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Minutes City Council - 07_02_1943 to 06_12_1945
MINUTES VOL. N CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WROEILMED' DEC 2 7 19 (Special Meeting, July 1, 1943, Continued from Minute Book M) . AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO -EXECUTE, FOR AND CSL BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETINEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND ED P. WILLIAMS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Ar Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the payment of a claim in the amount of $14.77 to Joe Gonzales for damages to an automobile, alleged to have occured on May 12, by running over a man hole in the 1600 Block on Mestina Street be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried& That the re-employment of Richard Herold, recently released from the armed forces, as a Field Engineer at a salary formerly paid him,to be effective July 1, 1943, be authorized. The Engineers Report for the month of June was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 100 Emco gas regulators and 25 gas meters be authorized. i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. "YOR AT TEST: xty Secretary SPECIAL =ETING July 2, 1943 4:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Moffett and City Attorney Cox. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BET77EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND J. A. McINNIS, OPERATING McINNIS DRUG T STORE; AND DECLARING AT EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C.O. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of 48,276.60 for gas purchased during the period from May 21, to June 20, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carrieds That the bill of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $4,182.50 for engineering services as per contract dated June 26, 1943, F.Vr.A. Project 41-238A, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Howard E. Burns, Consulting Engineer, for engineering services on the incinerator, Docket Tex. 11-255, In the amount of $621.00, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That estimate No. 5, for the Texas Gulf Construction Company for construction work on the incinerator, Docket Tex. 41-255, in the amount of X22,771.80, be approved and pay - went authorized. Report for the Fire Department for the month of June was presented and ordered filed. A Resolution was read as followss A RESOLUTION LISTING BIDS ON A 100 BED HOSPITAL BUILDING, FINDING THAT THE BID OF E. E. HARRISON IS THE LOWEST AND BEST BID, A: ARDING A CONTRACT TO SAID E. E. HARRISON, APPROVING A FORM OF SAID CONTRACT, TOGETHER WITH ALL CONTRACT DOCIMNTS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT, APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FULFILLING SAID'CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF, A WORK ORDER UPON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS BY THE CONTRACTOR, AN D DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was; passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye, C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 25 gas meters at a cost of $10.80 each be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � r r MAYOR ATTESTS ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 3, 1943 11:30 A. M. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carrieds That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: That the employment of I. C. Kerridge in the Recreation Department at a salary of 4100.00 per month, effective be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the following letter from Mayor A. C. McCaughan of even date, addressed to Rev. R. O. Cawker and Members of the Health Committee of the Office of Civilian Defense be approved and authorized. Rev. R. 0. Cawker, Chairman, and Members of the Health Committee of the Office of Civilian Defense Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Friendss On account of the absence of Commissioner D. A*"' Segrest from the City, your report and recommendations of July 1st, could not be presented to all members of.the City Council until today We wish now to express to each one of you our thanks and appreciation for the time and effort you devoted to an investigation of the venereal disease control program in this u' community. We hold in high esteem e4ch member of your committee and believe that you are entirely sincere in your findings and recommendations. We are in hearty agreement with your committee on the importance of the venereal disease control program and of earnest and united effort towards the suppression of prostitution in this community. This is of great impor- tance at all times and especially so during this time of stress and emergency. That there should be some differences of opinion as to details is natural. We are sure you will agree that in a free country there may be honest differences of opinion freely expressed. It is our intention to try and cooperate with all interested agencies in an effort to carry out the wishes of the committee for a coordinated and aggressive program to reduce the incidence of venereal disease in our community. To accomplish this purpose, we are perfectly willing to have a board of local citizens appointed to assume complete supervision of the health and venereal disease control program, and we are willing to accept the suggestion of the County Commissioners' Court that the seven members of the City -County Hospital Board mentioned in the daily papers, constitute that board, provided they wish to assume the additional responsibility, or we would be willing to have the seven citizens of Nueces County that conducted your health committee investigation to act in that capacity, however, any such arrangements would necessarily be contingent upon the approval of the State Board of Health which, we understand, is designated as the responsible agency for this purpose. No effective health program can be conducted without the necessary operating funds, therefore the City Council is ready to participate on an equal basis with Nueces County, on a fifty-fifty proposition, in providing such funds as are required of these two agencies for financing the City -County Health Unit for the ensuing fiscal year, not to exceed the sum of $30,000.00 each for the City and County. This administration is the first in the history of Corpus Christi to eliminate the so called "red light district" and the first to inaugurate a venereal disease control program. We are intensly interested in the success of this program and in making Corpus Christi and Nueces County a better place in which to live. We shall continue to strive toward that objective. ACM:mw A Most sincerely yours, (signed) A. C. McCaughan MAYOR There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: e L4 sr � City Secretary REGULAR MEETING July 6, 1943 5100 P.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, Chief of Police Klett, City Engineer, A. C. McCormick. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That estimate No. 5 of Aiken and Hinman in the amount of $38,459.51 for construction work on the Calallen Water Plant under Docket No. Tex. 41-238 be approved and pay- ment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and earrieds That estimate No. 1 of Aiken and Hinman in the mount of $11,090.92 for construction of additions to Water Plant under Docket Tex. 11.-238A be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Brown do Root in the amount of $1645.75 for repairing and replacing the dam and fairway at the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Club be approved and paynent authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $1,030.70 for engineering services under Docket 41.-238, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by.Moffett and carried: That the bill of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers in the amount of $226.31 for engineering services under Docket Tex, la -238A be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the repair and reconstruction of a sidewalk on Tancahua Street on lots 22, and 23, block 8, Ocean View Subdivision, at an estimated cost of $98.00 be authorized. This sidewalk was a part of the Tancahua y§treet improvement program and bringing of same up to grade level was overlooked at the time. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the request for the erection of a skating rink at Agness and Twenty-first Street to be housed by a tent be granted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The request of the United Gospel Tabernacle for a three month permit to conduct church services in a tent located between Kleberg Post Office Substation and the Bowling Parlor onil2th Street be granted provided there are no objections by the residents of this area. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds Patrons of the Gas Department residing in the Nueces County Water Improvement District No. 1 be given credit on their gas bill in the amount of $7.50 to serve as a deposit to guarantee payment of bills to be refunded to the patrons when service is discontinued upon the execution of the bill of sale to the meter.to the City of Corpus Christi. It was explained to the Council by the City Attorney that the case of Valentine Trott and Olga Fenner Vs. the City was called for trial and after the jury had been chosen, the plaintiffs agreed to settle the entire lawsuit for $1500.00 and that the lawsuit actually consisted of four different claims, two for personal injuries and two for property damage, and that the personal injury claims were covered by insurance but the property damage claims were not and that the insurance company had agreed to pay $600.00 in full settlement of the two personal injury claims and that the property damage claims were more serious than the personal injury claims and that, in order for the lawsuit to be settled, it would be necessary that the City pay $900.00 in full settlement of the two property damage claims. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the City Attorney be authorized to work with the attorney for the insurance company and settle said lawsuit in accordance with the above discussion and that the City be authorized to pay to the said Valentine Trott and Olga Fenner the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) in full settlement of all claims which comprised such lawsuit. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That payment of $75.00 as settlement of a claim of Captain John M. Luby for injuries alleged to have been received b y.falling on the bay front during the course of the celebration sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce provided the Chamber of Comnerce assumes the payment of the re- maining one half of said bill. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the repair of a house located at 324 King Street at an estimated cost of $175.00 be authorized and a rental of $35.00 per month should be charged for said premises be confirmed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carrieds The execution of the deed for right-of-way purposes to Nueces County across the forty (40) acre tract of land (former dumping grounds near Rodd Field) be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 8, 1943 9:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of two motorola radios at a cost of $370.00 for the Fire Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the remodeling of the offices of the City Controller on a cost plus basis be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Inez Peterson, Secretary in the Office of Civilian Defense, be increased $10.00 per month effective July 1st. G i MAYOR There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: //� \/ r.*/ I City Secretary SPECIAL LMETING July 9, 1943 5:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Cox. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A LEASE OF MAR PUBLIC WORKS, BEING PROJECT NO. TEX. 41-907 BY AND BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMEPGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C McCaughan Aye Jos.*Vireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the transfer of $50,000 from 106 gas fund to 102 current fund to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the transfer of $5,000.00 from 106 gas fund to 108 street fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of one dozen tear gas grenades for the Police Department at a cost of $138.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the salary of William Lidwell in the Water and Gas Department be increased $15.00 per month, effective July 15-,J"-, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That Thomas W. Lynn and Allen Sharp be employed in the Garage Department at a salary of $160.00 and $140.00 per month respectively, effectively July 8, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the following persons, employed as janitors in the City Hall, be placed in classified service at the same salary as they now receive, effective July 9, 1943; Eddie Garcia Galvan Jr., Guadalupe B. Gonzales, and Edwardo L. Galvan. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Burton Dunn be reappointed Treasure for the City of Corpus Christi for the current term of office. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the car expenses of B. GMoffett for the period of April 12, through June 30, aggregating $104*75 be authorized. • There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTs ore f MAYOR D] SPECIAL MEETING July 12, 1943 ilioo A. M. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Abel Sosa be increased from $120.00 to $1!;0.00 per month effective July 16, 1943&V/<t- Motion 943•'/C Motion by Watson, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Pauline Vasquez be increased $10.00 per effective July 16, 1943. by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 81 benches from the Junior �'hamber of Commerce at a cost of $432.61 for the Park Department be authorizedg i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. STs k REGULAR MEETING July 13, 1943 5:00 P. M. �0 MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commnissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Roy Klett. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Mildred Gibson be employed as Dispatcher in the Fire Department for the duration of the emergency at $75.00 per month, effective July 1st, 1943, and 0. D. Fain Sr. be employed as special officer for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $145.00 per month, effective July 7. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carrieds That the following employees be employed in the Public Service Departments Nellie E. Jarrett Pump Operator- $110.00 per month effective July 13, 1943- J. K. Pearce Pump Operator 110.00 per month effective July 13, 1943 W. S. Galloway Collector 120.00 per month effective July 13, 1943 Margaret Arisman General Clerk 85.00 per month effective July 13, 1943 An Ordinance was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR .AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A RENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETVEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND D. D. FRAZIER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C' McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye e The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the transfer of $1000.00 from 109 Sewer Fund to 119 Oso Sewage Fund, be authorized. P Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 200 tons of Asphalt topping material at a cost of_$4.00er ton be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Watson and carried: That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Watson and carrieds That the salary of Refugio Acuna be increased from $110.00 to $130.00 per month and the salary of Beatrice Barnett be increased from $100.00 to 110.00, effective July 16. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Watson and carrieds That the purchase of 8000 gallons of road oil be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Moffett and carried: The following letter written by the Mayor to the County Judge be authorized and that the Commissioners Court be invited to meet with the City Council with reference to the �=`��_�� ��".a�y' -��-� �.�n1� r��au�g$i�aazw4c'r�,�r,........T.....�.Y•�'.�.�ac32aY�i'a.l[c'�G_".'1J�'—'� ^-se....�.— �a�.��F�r��...L3'++�:.3� 7r A operation of the City -County Health Unit. "Hon. Joe D. Browning, Nueces County Judge, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dear Judge Brownings According to published reports, the Commissioners' Court, on July 2, 1943, suggested that seven members of the present City -County Hospital Board serve as a health board for the City - County Health Unit as recommended by the Health Committee of the Office of Civilian Defense that recently made a report on the venereal disease control situation. On the following day, July 3, the City Council announced its willingness to accept the suggestion of the Commissioners' Court, providing the members of the Hospital Board wished to assume the additional responsibility, the City Council also stating that as an alternative, the City would be willing to have the seven citizens of Nueces County who conducted the recent health investigation act as a health board. As the members of the Hospital Board declined to serve, the City Council would be glad to have an expression from the Commissioners' Court as to their willingness to have the seven members of the Health Committee of the Office of Civilian Defense, above referred to, act as a health board. You doubtless know that neither the City Council or the Commissioners' court could confer any legal authority on such a board, but the latter could act in an advisory capacity which, I am sure, is understood by the membets of the above referred to conunittee- The health of the community, including the control of venereal disease, is of such vital importance, especially in these times, that an earnest effort should be made to operate a properly conducted and effective program. Toward that end, the City is ready and eager to do its part. remain Hoping for your complete cooperation in carrying out this important program I Sincerely yours, (signed) A. C. McCaughan MAYOR ACM; g" There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary R SPECIAL MEETING July 16, 1943 10:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor Pro -tem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett and Segrest. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That a public hearing be held for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1943, and endings July 31, 1914, such hearing to be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall at 4:OOP. M- on the 30th day of July, 1943, and that the following notice be published in the Corpus Christi Times on July 16, and 24, 1943• TMEREAS, on the 15th day of July, 1943, by virtue of the provisions of Article 689a- 13- 14- of Chapter 6, Title 20, of the Revised Civil Statutes of of Texas, 1925, Mayor A. C. McCaughan filed with the City Secretary of Corpus Christi, Texas "A Budget Covering the Proposed Expenditures of the City of Corpus Christi and the Estimates of the Revenues of the City for the Fiscal Year Beginning August 1, 1913, and Ending July 31, 19I,t4" NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall, in Corpus Christi, Texas, on the 30th day of July, 1913, at 1;00 o'clock P. M. (C. We T.) for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1943, and ending July -31, 19L4- 0 Jos. Mireur Mayor Pro Tem City of Corpus Christi, Texas" To be published in the Corpus Christi,Times July 16, 1943 v July 23, 1913 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of two tapping sleeves and valves at an approximate cost of $600.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a quanty of steel wire for gutter brooms at a cost of $210.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: The repair of the scale at the incinerator at an gpproximate cost of $206.00 be authorized and the relocation of same at the new incinerator likewise be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Pearl O'Neal be employed in the Water and Gas Depart- ment at a salary of $100.00 per month. / MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 19, 1943 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest and Mireur. The acceptance of an offer by the owners of the property described as Lot A, Block 7, Tierra Alta Addition of a right-of-way or cross street to the hospital property across said property be accepted for the consideration of the City assuming the taxes due against said property. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a blower for motors of the Calallen pump- ing station at a cost of $150.00 be authorized. ATTEST: Ar�r\� ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 19, 19+3 5:30 P- M• Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Moffett. The following letter of resignation of Dr. C. 0, Watson, Police and Fire Commissioner, was read: "Corpus Christi, Texas July 17, 1943 Honorable Mayor and City City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: It has been my desire as well as that of yourselves to see an amicable and effective settlement of the differences which have arisen over the Corpus Christi- Nueces County Health Unit. Now that it appears that a solution satisfactory to all intelligent, public spirited citizens is in immediate sight, I wish to make a further move which may aid the success of the health program and harmony on the part of those who are interested in public health. Since assurances have been received from both state and federal officials that two- well-qualified physicians will be appointed as soon as possible to take charge of the health unit as director and assistant director in charge of the venereal disease program, I feel confident that all of the work of the unit can proceed with new vigor and lasting benefit to the community, Since there has been a persistent effort to involve me in the differences that have existed and since I do not wish in any way to hamper the new officials who will be appointed to operate the health unit, I have decided to retire now from public life and to devote my entire attention to the practice of medicine. The people of this community have been kind enough to elect me to office repeatedly and to have served ten years on the school board and to have been elected five times to the City Council is an honor which I shall always appreciate. Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the City Council effective today and request that my resignation be accepted at the next regular meeting. Your kindness and cooperation through the years of our mutual association is highly treasured and I leave public office with best wishes for your continued success in your efforts to serve the people of Corpus Christi, Sincerely yours, (signed) C. 0. Watson " Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and unanimously carried, that the following Resolution be adopted. WHEREAS our colleague, Dr. C. 0. Watson, for nearly six and one-half years has , held a very difficult and important position in the City, and many times had difficult decisions to make which, of necessity, could not please everybody and which at times caused undue criticism by some whose ideas differed from hiss BE IT RESOLVED, we go on orecord accepting with regrest Dr. Watson's resignation and commending him for his conscientious handling of the affairs of his departments to the best of his ability. Further, that this Resolution be spread on the minutes. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Ed. P. Williams be appointed to fill the vacancy of Police and Fire Commissioner effective upon furnishing bond and taking the oath of office at the regular meeting to be held July 20, 19+3• The Mayor recommended an increase in salary to X200.00 per month for Henry Dietz and Atlee Cunningham Chemists for the Sewer and Water Department respectively. The matter was taken under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ilz�r i t y S ecretar July 20, 1943 REGULAR MEETING 5:00 P.M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox and City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett, James C. Martin and representatives from the Barq's Beverage Company appeared before the Council in reference to the installation of the sewer line to serve their properties and intermediate owners in the western part of the City. After some discussion of the matter it was suggested by Mayor McCaughan that the attorneys, Yxe Martin and Mr. Cox, together with Mr. Mireur and Mr. Lemoine, meet and work out the details of the proposed installation. Mayor McCaughan administered the oath of office to Ed. P. Williams as Commissioner of Public Safety. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the surety bond of Ed. P. Williams in the amount of $2500.00 be approved. Dr. E. W. Prothro presented Dr. T. E. Dodd as acting Director of the City -County Health Unit and Dr. M. S. Dickerson who is to be temporarily in control of the Veneral Disease control work. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Ed. P. Williams be officially designated as Commissioner of Public Safety Department. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND MYERS AND NOYES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C McCaughan Aye Jos.'Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of R. Richard Roberts in the amount of $322.50 representing the difference in compensation in accordance with a contract dated February 9, 19128 including $22.50 incidental expense be approved and payment authorized, one-half of which is to be paid by Nueces County. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Douglas Harper be employed in the Water & Gas Department 10 at a salary of $140.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That Mrs. L. R. Deck be employed in the office of Civilian Defense at a salary of $110.00 per month and will ultimately replace Mrs. Eleanor Crawford who is expected to resign on or about August 15, 1943 - Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That a refund of the taxes paid on the area South of the City declared by the District Court to have come into the City illegally, be authorized less the difference in the I.C.L. and O.C.L. utility rates. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the minutes from June 22, 1943 to July 19, 1943 inclu- sive, be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING - July 26, 1943 400 P.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Moffett, seconded,by Williams and carried: That and who propose to investigate the possibility of placing mechanical water bugs on the bay front, for the entertainment of the general public, be permitted to place four said mechanical water bugs at such locatio; along the bay front as designated by the Harbor Master and that they be allowed to operate the business of renting them out to the public for a period of thirty (30) days during which time they are to determine whether or not the business will be good enough to increase the number of such water bugs and also during which time the Council may investigate as to what kind of proposition, if any, said Council can make to said persons for the future operation of such business along such bay front. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a dictaphone for the Legal Department at an approximate cost of $400,00 be authorized. Motion,by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That John Vernon Harris be employed as a night watchman on.the bay front at a salary of 4,100.00 per month. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried:. That the purchase of the three wheel motor cycle for patrol service on the bay front at an approximate cost of $500.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the assignment of the contract for the codification of the ordinances to John R. Bryant by Ed. P. Williams be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the parking on the "T Heads" after 1:00 A. M. be pro- hibited. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST" City Secretary REGULAR :.SETING July 27, 1943 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Yireur, 'Williams Segrest and Moffett. City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Kletts An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTI17G THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY,- AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND BARQ'S BEVERAGES,INC; AND DECLARING AIT E12ERGENCY 11 Charter rule was suspended by the following votes s A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Idoffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the follouring vote: ". C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Mrs. Ivalee Schell be employed in the Engineering Department at a salary of 05.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Texas Gulf Construction Company in the amount of $3,11.4.11 representing cost occasioned by delay in beginning work on the incinerator project and also the cost of moving equipment to a new location be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Arthur Starr in the amount of $170.00 for reporting in transcript the hearing of the Health Committee, one half of which is to be paid by the City be authorized. (It is expected that Nueces County will pay the other half in view of their interest in the hearing.) Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Oscar A. Myers and Catarino B. Maruicio be employed as special officers at a salary of 4145.00 per month each, effective August 1, 1913, and G. John Degoch as a fireman at a salary of $140.00 per month effective August 1, 1913, for the duration of the emergency. The following firms submitted bids for a ninety day supply of gasoline to the City of Corpus Christi. COMPANY July 29, 1913 PRICE LESS MAXIMUM TAX MINIMUM Crystal Petroluem Company .08 Guaranteed Guaranteed Continental Oil Company .082 Guaranteed Guaranteed Gulf Oil Corporation .08-2 Guaranteed Guaranteed Sinclair Refining Company .082 Guaranteed Guaranteed Ray West .082 Guaranteed Guaranteed Humble Oil Refining Company .082 Not Guaranteed Guaranteed Texas Company .082 Not Guaranteed Xot Guaranteed Houston Oil Company .082 Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Magnolia Petroleum Company- .082 Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Susser Petroleum Company .082 Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Texas Star Oil Company .082 Guaranteed Not Guaranteed The bids were ordered to lie on the table forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of second hand gasoline tank and pump be installed on the municipal golf course at a cost of $125.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1000yards of shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST - 1 City Secretary c SPECIAL MEETING July 30, 1913 10:00 A.M. :� I - �� 1AYOR Members Present: A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. 12 JI Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the proposal of the Carnerio Chumney & Company to make an annual audit of the City books and records for the fiscal year 1%2-1913 for a fee of $3,400.00 be authorized. The members of the Recreation Council being George Kunkel, Richard Colley, Mrs. Jim Kaufman and Andrew Algftrez, appeared before the Council to discuss their proposed budget for the ensuing year. The matter was discussed at length and taken under advisement. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of 08,153.36 for gas purchased for the period of June 21 to July 20 inclusive be approved and payment auth- orized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Brock, Roberts & Anderson in the amount of $1,071.30 for architectural fees on the City -County Hospital be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and Carrie d -w That the proposal of the Electro -Rust proofing Company to furnish one complete rust stop system on the Sam Rankin Street 250,000 gallon water reservoir at a cost of $630.00 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 200 yards of asphalt sand at a cost of $1.35 per yard be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: U � City Secretary SPECIAL 1:EETING I ' July 30, 19 .3 4:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor A. C McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and Clay Attorney Cox. The following proposed department budget adjustments for the fiscal year ending July 31, be authorizedt City Secretary's Office Increased Appropriations $ 2,300.00 Decreased City Attorney's Office 1,800.00 Planning Board Civilian Defense Assessor and Collector's Office Purchasing Agent's Office Traffic Department Police Department Fire Department Health Department V. D. Clinic Scavenger Department Beach Patrol Street Cleaning Department Street Maintenance Street Lighting Airport Operations Park Department Recreation Department 7!harf & Pier Department City Hall Expense Golf Course Operations ;Mater Department, City Operations Gas Department Totals 3,500.00 750.00 1,800.00 325.00 600.00 3,800.00 250.00 3,000.00 200.00 12,575.00 3v000-oo 3,500.00 1,200.00 500.00 7,250.00 x,350.00 4,000.00 1,350.00 500.00 3,000.00 1,500.00 20,000.00 16,000.00 46,350.00 a 13 Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried* That the Mayor's nomination of H. R. Jones as acting Corporation Court Judge during the vacation of the regular judge be approved. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Ifireur and carried: That the bid of Gandi Roberts Oil Company (Crystal Petroleum Company) submitted July 27, for a ninety day supply of gasoline be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That R. L. Hobbs, F. L. Hatton and N. M. Allen, be employed as special officers for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $115.00 per month each, effective August 1, 1913, and Edith Huebner be employed as a secretary in the Garbage department at a salary of $80.00 per month effective July 16, 1943. Motion by Segrests seconded by Moffett and carried: That Francisca Ortiz and :clary Ella Haney be employed in the public service department at a salary of $85.00 per month each, effective August 1, 19430 The Mayor stated that this meeting was called primarily for the purpose of affording interested persons the opportunity to discuss the budget for the ensuing fiscal year. No one appeared. Members of the City Council entered into a discussion of some length on the matter and it was moved by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried that the meeting be recessed until 10:00 A. M. July 31. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "Y OR 1' City Secretary RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING July 31, 1943 10:00 A. M. Members Presents A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners N'.ireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, A. C. Walker, Charles Ogden, R. Richard Roberts and Mr. Hammond, Superintendent of City -County Hospital. A discussion of the proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year was resumed. Captain Ogden discussed briefly the budget as it affects the Citizens' Defense Corps. R. Richard Roberts and Mr. Hammond discussed at some length the operation of the City - County Hospital and the necessity of providing funds for its operation. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the meeting be recessed until 4:00 P.17. August 2. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary / RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING August 2, 1943 4:00 P.M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor Pro -tem Mireur, Corrmiissioners Williams and Moffett. City Attorney Cox. A brief discussion of the budget for the current fiscal year ensued. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/ City Secretary RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING August 3, 1943 3=30 P.M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCauEhan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Cox. After a brief discussion it was moved by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the hearing on the budget for the current fiscal year be closed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. iiAYOR 14 ATTESTS City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 3, 1943 4:15 P.M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCaughan, -Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by'Foilliams•and carried: That the estimate of Myers and Noyes in the amount of $441.76 and $314.03, representing engineering fees due under Project Tex. 41-238 and 1.r1 -238A, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the following estimates of Aiken and.Hinman be approved and payment authorized. Estimate No. 6, Docket Tex 11-238, in the amount of '19, 119.82, and Estimate No. 2, Docket Tex. 41-238A, in the amount of $15,389.91 An Ordinance was read as follouvs: AN ORDINAN CE AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1; 1943, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1%4; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams- Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST/ / , - City Secretary REGULAR MEETING August 3, 1913 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commisioners Zireur, Williams, Segrest and-2offett. City Attorney Cox. City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as followst ~�..._ AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1943, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1944; AND DECLARING AN LVERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. CMcCaughan Aye Jos.-Kireur 'Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote= A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS / 1 ' City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 5,1943 5:00 P.M. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye YOR Members Presents .Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and acrried: That the salaries of the following employees in the Water'anxl Gas Department be increased, effective August 1, be authorized. R. Be Martinez Water Operations from 85.00 per month to 90.00 per month Salimo Amora Asst. Chief Fritter It 3.20 per day IT4.00 it per day Lupe Banda IT it 3 6O " " IT 00 To Loretta Barraro IT it 3.60 it 4.00 " Lazro Constante To IT 3.20 It 3.60 r. Edwardo Gonzales it it per To " 1+.00 ToAntonio Martinez IT" It 3.60 it month IT ITLuis M. Nuirez " " 3.20 To3.60 " it Cerildo Olivares To it 3.20 " 3-60 �r Graviel Olivares " To 3.00 IT 3.40 " Ambrosia Ochoa " " 3.20 IT 3.60 " Benjamin Saenz " To 3,60 It 4.00 To Crescencio Saldona IT " 3.20 to 3.60 " Sotero Silgero "- " 3.80 To 4.20 it Jose Aguirre Gas Operations " 3.60 to 4.00 To Fernando Barrero IT " 3.60 " 4.00 " Simon R. Cantu " " 3.20 " 3.60 To Tim Castillo it " 3,20 "3.60 ITFrancisco Constante IT" 3.60 To 4.00 " Modesto Garcia M IT IT 3.20 to 3.60 " Jesus Martinez W it To 3.20 to 3.60 To Jesus Rodriquez ITTo 3.60 It4.00 Pedro Gonzales Sewer Operations To 3.60 IT 1.00 " Delfina Hernandez " IT 4-00 " 440 11 Pedro Hernandez " IT 3,80 it 4.20 It Colenci.no Pena " It 3.20 It 3.60 To Vicente Vila to to 3.6o It is 00 " Motion by 713.1liams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salaries of the following employees in the Police and Fire Department be authorized as of August 1. Chief Klett Police Department IT 250.00 per month To 300.00 per month Asst. Chief Fritter " to 200.00 To IT it 210.00 per month Captain Dunn IT it 195.00 It 205.00 per month Lt. Elliff It To 180.00 " IT it 200.00 per month Lt. Kennedy IT It 180.00 IT 200.00 per month Chief Brinkley Fire Department it 250.00 It 275.00 per month R. L. Belflower Police Department it 175.00 of 180.00 " it Henry N. Cox IT it 175.00 It 180.00 To It Joe Ermis It it 175.00 IT 180.00 " it I. H. Ellis it IT 175.00 to 180.00 C. Be Hill To it 175.00 it 180.00-" it J. M. Glover to to 175.00 IT 180,00 _ J. W. Priestly it it 175.00 To 180.00 L. H. Davis IT of 175.00 IT 185.00 lotion by Mireur, seconded by ti"Tilliams andcarrieds That the salary of Owen D. Cox be increased Fifty Dollars (056.) ,or month and Co R. Simpson increased $10.00 per month and T. Ray Kring increased $10.00 per month and $15.00 ar allowance. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of Mrs. T. M. Gannaway be increased $15.00 per month and she be allowed 410.00 per month car allowance, effective August 1. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That R. L. Vogler be employed as Planning Technition for the City Planning and Zoning Commission at a salary of $250.00 per month. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of Dr. G. We Edgerton as City Physician v to succeed Dr. Mary Ghormley at the same salary be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the transfer of v'200.00 per month to the City County hospital operating fund be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of Joe Davilla be increased $10.00 per month effective, August 1, 1943. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 6, 1913 4:00 P.I. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. 11 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carriedt That the salaries of the following employees in the Street, 11S Park, Wharfs and Piers Departments be authorized, effective August 1, 1943. J. S. Kelly Street Department from $200.00 to 225.00 per month Be S. Stockard If "' 90.00 of 100.00 " David H. Moore " to 150.00 to 160.00 of Eugene A. McAnany " of 7.28 per day " 7.50 per day Ben H. Sevens " it 6.50 " 6.75 it A. J. Thomas If it 5.00 " 5.50 " Harry Head to " 5.00 it 5.50 Curtis Thomas It It 6.50 to 6.75 of Elmer Eugene Isenburg If of 6.50 it 6.75 " Elvin Clark!: of" 4.00 it 4.50 IfArchie Tilley If If 3.70 it 4.00 to Willie Tate of of 3.70 of 4.00 it Leroy Taylor " To 3.70 "4.00 " Pedro Caballero of 3.70 of 4.00 If ' Curtis Younts to of 3.70 to 4.00 If Oscar Gonzales of " 3.70 to 4.00 It Lewis Tilley it If 3.00 to 3.40 it Juan Abrego of It 3.00 If 3.40 of Frank Cortez n it 3.70 it 4.00 If Emilio Vilarreal - if 1 3.00 If 3.40 If Santieago Salazor " It 3.70 to 4.00 If Baltazor Garza It If 3.00 " 3.40 " Masedonio Gonzales " If 3.00 " 3.40 of Enes Basen of If 3.00 of 3-40 If Dario Garcia " " - 3.00 to 3.40 It Chico Zepda " " 3.70 it 4..00 If Manuel Benavides " " 3.00 If 3oW it E. Casso " " 3.00 If 3.40 it Pedro Garcia of " 3.00 it 3.40 of Emilio Argullez It " 3.00 "3.40 " Santiago Randolph of" 3.70 It 4.00 of Ernesto Suarez If of 4.50 of 4.75 of Juan Reyes to to 3.00 to 3.40 If Pedero Salazor of If 3.00 it 3.40 if Charley Villarreal it of 4.50 to 5.00 it Julio E. Benavides of " 3.70 of 4.00 it Refino Silvos It "4.50 it 5-00 itZinon Falcon If of 3.00 To 3.40 it Lupe Cordona " of 3.00 it 3.40 it Antonio Guzman of If 3.00 it 3.40 it Eliz Herrera It It 3.70 of 4.00 of Eugenio Perez it of 3.00 it 3.40 of Salvador Gonzales to It 3.00 it 3040 it R.'M. Cisneros IS it 4.50 of, 5.00 IfMartinino Martinez of of 3.70 it 4.00 of Pedro Ruiz of It 3000 to 3.40 it Medesto Garza of of 3.00 of 3.40 It Frutoso Maza of " 3.00 it 3.40 . " Henry Ortez " If 3.00 " 3.40 " Reyes Chapa " " 3.70 " 4.00 Paublio Morales °' of IT 3.00 " 3.40 " Felix Enriguez 0 to it 3.00 to 3.40 it Jesus Guartuche " If " 3.00 it 3.4O tt T. R. Branch Street Department " 3.70 itn 4.00 Henry Winn of to 3.70 It 4.00 it Willus Tuyson to to 3.00 it 3.14 it Jim Pickens " of 3:70 " 4.00 " Frank,Balado - 3.00 " 3.40 Robert Garcia 3.00 3.40 Victor Torrus 3.00 3.40 Nicoles Abrego 3.00 3.40 of Pablo Rodriguez 3.00 3.4.0 It Pete Basaldue 3.00 3.40 E. Lazarte 3.00 3.40 Juan A. Hinajose 3.00 3.40 Juna M. Gonzales 3.00 3.40 Abundio Rivera 3.00 3.40 George Phillips 3.00 3.40 Paul Villarreal 3.70 4.00 Mancho Lopez 3.00 3,40 Domingo Contreres " " 3.00 " 3.40 " Candairos S. Lopez If " 3.00 " 3.40 " Domingo Martinez of to 3.00 " 3.40 of Rosales Silvos If " 3.70 " 4.00 it Marcelino Remerez to " 3.00 " J 3.40 If Juan Chaves If " 3.00 " 3,40 Raymon Guajardo If of 3.00 "' 3.40 Dario Delgado 3.70 4.00 I, R# Vannoy Park Department n 175.00 per month 200.00 per month Wallace Franks If. " 105.00 of 110.00 of G. L. Lowman of " 105.00 n 110.00 If D. Carter it If 100.00 " 105.00 it D. W. Nicholson it If 100.00 " 105.00 to P. Acuna to it 100.00 " 105.00 If Dicke Flores of it 100.00 It 105.00 it J. L. Fowler of it 90.00 it 95.00 of F. M. Carlton of "` 90.00 it 95.00 It Arthur Beauchamp it If 90.00 " 95-00 it 0. C. Barnett It it 90.00 " 95-00 If Juan Guerrero itI of 90.00 It 95.00 it J. M. Hoover If If 90.00 it 95-00 of J.. B. Thompson to It 82.50 to 85.00 If C. W. Greathouse of of 82.50 of 85.00 it 17. Pedro San Miguel " " 82.50 " 85.00 per, month W. G. Stewart of 170.00 per month 82.50 85.00 J. A. Sparkman " " 70.00 72.50 Jinio Clark " " 70.00 72.50 Theodoro Garza " " 3.25 3 50 per day Juan Villarreal " 3.25 3.50 Alfonso G. Lozano " 3.00 3.25 Aman do Silva " 3.00 3.25 Juan Guellen " 3.00 3.25 Domingo Quintanilla 100.00 3.00 3.25 Wm. Harwell 100.00 3.00 3.25 Mariano Castenada 90.00 3.00 3.25 Lewis Lamb 90.00 3.00 3.25 Alvino Villarrea 75.00 3.00 3.�5 Felipe Garcia 3.00 3.25 Refugio Dominguez 3.00 3.25 Manuel Cisneros 3.00 3.25 Frank Cisneros 3.00 3.25 Robert Trevinp 3.00 3.25 Manuel Cantu 3.00 3.25 Joes Manguia 3.00 3.25 Fancisco Saldana 3.00 3.25 Juan Lucio 3.00 3.25 Antonio Cuestas 3.00 3.25 We A. Wakefield Jr. 200.00 225.00 A. 0. Nettleman 135.00 115.00 Gregorio Cortinas 65.00 a 75.00 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the following employees of the Water and Gas Department be increased as follows, effective August 1, 1913. B. J. Hiner Fater operations from 100.00 to 115.00 per month Ray Johnson it if 160.00 of 170.00 per month A. R. Roark 160.00 170.00 Roy Smeltzy 160.00 170.00 Frank Balboa 110.00 120.00 Walter Davis 160.00 170.00 Eddie Edwards 210.00 220.00 J. R. Lowe 300.00 325.00 Tom York 170.00 180.00 Hans Lauritsen 150.00 160.00 M otion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Clyde R. Simpson be increased $25.00 per month and the car allowance of T. Ray xring be increased to X25.00 per month. The previous action of the Council of August 5, be rescinded. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Earl Wright be increased ,$,20.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the following increase in salaries of employees in the Engineering Department be authorized; effective August 1, 19+3• Ann Martin A. C. Walker Fred Haas Lloyd Clarkson Mary Lou Prior John Cunningham H. V. Harvey C. J. Noakes Albert Atkinson Atlee M. Cunningham Dolph Magee Jim Carr George Bagnall G. A. Glenn Tom Griffin Tom Oliphant Juan Maldonado Julian Castillo 0. M. Oliphant C. H. Atkinson R. A. Votaw Albert dare Lupe Villaneuva Juan Ramos B. Mata Eddie Wright Tillie Weir Draftsman from 110.00 Planning Engineer 250.00 Building Inspector 175.00 - - Building Pernit Clerk 150.00 Clerk 95.00 Plant Operation raised J25.00 per month 160.00 160.00 150.00 165.00 150.00 150.00 120.00 120.00 135.00 120.00 95.00 95.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 90.00 90.00 115.00 75.00 REGULAR MEETING August 10, 1913 5:00 P.M. $130.00 per month 300.00 190.00 165.00 '110.00 175.00 175.00 165.00 180.00 165.00 165.00 135.00 135.00 150.00 135.00 110.00 110.00 115.00 115.00 115.00 115.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 130.00 90.00 NI Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners M-ireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the repair and reconditioning of the storm sewer valves under the sea wall at an approximate cost of �2L�.00 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 20 car loads of caliche be authorized o A Resolution was read as f ollowss 4 Y A RESOLUTION SETTING ASIDE AND DEDICATING A CERTAIN SITE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS "MCGEE BEACH"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule wq6s suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye a Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following votes a. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by xoffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That a certified copy of the foregoing Resolution be furnished the former commissioner Thomas R. McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following raises in the Water and Gas Department be authorized effective August 1, 1913. M. Simmons Water Gas from 190.00 to 200.00 per month Ethel Phillips " " 130.00 "110.00 Kate McElroy " It 130-00 It 140.00 Blance Battaglia It it 100.00 110.00 Dorothy Worrell " it 110.00 120.00 Willie Mae London " it 140.00 150.00 Annie Shaw " It 160.00 180.00 Consuelo Mir " " 100.00 110.00 Esther Sanders " " 100.00 115.00 ' Mildred Thompson " It 130.00 140.00 Maragret Arisman " " 85.00 95.00 Katherine Stillman " " 120.00 135.00 Helen Lee " " 110.00 125.00 H. 0. V"$lker " " 175.00 190.00 Lillie 14ae Hurst " It 120.00 135.00 Gloria Ontivares " " 95.00 105.00 Doris Malone " " 85.00 100.00 Lois Soles " " 85.00 100.00 Bessie Bruckrgiller It " 130.00 140.00 Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Loretta F. Casey, secretary of City - County Health Unit be increased $7,50 per month with the understanding that the County will take a similar action. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds The repair and extension of the north end of the North-South o runway at the Municipal "irport at an approximate cost of $350X0 to be paid out of bond fund, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried$ That the payment of 050.00 to Glenn Deason for alleged damages to his automobile caused by running over a man hole on or about June 13, at the intersection of Kennedy and Hatch Streets be authorized, the total damage being 474.55 and the insurance company assumed the damage in the amount of 4•55 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried$ That Viviano Gomez be employed as truck driver in the Recreation Department at a salary of $85.00 per mont}, replacing Joe Saldona. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the periodocal estimate of the Texas Gulf Construction V Company in the amount of $25,157.75 for construction work on the Incinerator, Docket Tex. 41.-255, be approved and payment authorized. - Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimate of H. E. Burns, consulting engineer, in the amount of $148.50 for engineering services on project Tex. 41-255 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried$ That the bill of B. G. Moffett in the amount of 040.00 e t for car expenses for the month of July be approved and payment authorized. there being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / „ City Secretark SPECIAL MEETING August 11, 1913 4.30 P.:. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the transfer of 05,553.70 to the City -County Hospital construction account under F.W.A. Project 41-230 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by 14offett and carrieds That the following raises be authorized effective August 1, 1943: Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of Ray Ross, mechanic for the Citizens' Defense Corps be increased from 0135.00 to $150.00, effective August 1, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the following raises in salaries in the Sewer Department be authorized, effective August 1, 1943- Margaret McTiernan raised 410.00 275.00 to Geraldine Tower " 10.00 Henry Dietz Julia Pellegrino " 10.00 to 180.00 Mildred 71hite ". 10.00 A. M. Preston " Agatha Frank to 10.00 175.00 Belle Mc Kew " 10.00 " from Mrs. Kate Tom " 10.00 Marvin K. Hunt " 10.00 from 150.00 A. C. Molbeck " 10.00 Mrs. Leona Marymee It 10.00 150.00 to C. B. Ross It 10.00 M.A. Hemphill Maria Scivally t' 10.00 to 160.00 Mrs. Robert T. McKinney It 10.00 Joe Gravett it Ed. Galvan 't . 5.00 150.00• Eddie Galvan " 5.00 if from Guadalupe Gonzales " 5.00 per day C. A. Scivally " 5.00 from 3.60 Frank Echavarria to 5.00 " Agnes Ross " 10.00 3.60 to Belle Gallagher " 10.00 H. Guerrero Nan Albrecht " 10.00 to 5.00 Grace Murphy to 10.00 C. Avalos ' " Catherine Highsmith It 10.00 5.00 " Dorothy Cagle of 10.00 " from Margaret Govier of 10.00 per month Motion by Mireur, seconded by P,Loffett and carrieds That the salary of George Connoly, Foreman in the Garage from Department be increased ;15.00 per month, effective August 1, 1943. day Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following raises in the Fire Department be authorize " Opal Garrett Raised 5.00 5.00 to Mrs. Mildred Gibson " 5.00 from Mrs. Vivian Sexton 't 5.00 n n Clarence Netters " 5.00 from 3.60 Jessie Lanier to 5.00 Watt Cooper it 5.00 3.50 to Leroy Dunk It 5.00 Rafael Flores Joe Foagley it 25.00 to 4.40 Sud Vetters It 15.00 Ramon Perez Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of Ray Ross, mechanic for the Citizens' Defense Corps be increased from 0135.00 to $150.00, effective August 1, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the following raises in salaries in the Sewer Department be authorized, effective August 1, 1943- Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of R. S. Colley, Assistant Planning Engineer, S. L. Allison raised from 275.00 to 325.00 per month Henry Dietz if from 165.00 to 180.00 A. M. Preston " from 160.00 to 175.00 T. A. Goates " from 160.00 to 175.00 R. N. Stavro " from 150.00 to 160.00 E. B. LaMont of from 150.00 to 160.00 M.A. Hemphill it from 150.00 to 160.00 Joe Gravett it from 130.00 to 150.00• Robert Jones if from 3.60 to 4.40 per day Milton Scull to from 3.60 to 4.40 " " Jose Salinas " from 3.60 to 4..40''" " H. Guerrero " from 4.00 to 5.00 to of C. Avalos ' " from 4.40 to 5.00 " of Ramon Medina " from 4..60 to 160.00 per month Sam Wilmot Jr. " from 3.60 to 4.40 per day Pete Guerrero " from 4.00 to 5.00 to it Joe Amaya from 3.60 to 4.40 n n Luis Landin " from 3.60 to 4,40 E. H. Marin from 3.50 to 4.00 Rafael Flores from 3.6o to 4.40 Ramon Perez from 3.60 to 4.40 Daniel Garzia from 3.60 to 4.00 P. Constante from 3•6o to 4.40 Victoriano Guerra from 3.20 to 4.00 Francisco Flores from 3.20 to 4.00 A. Garcia from 3.20 to 4.00 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of R. S. Colley, Assistant Planning Engineer, 0 be increased $50.00 per month, effective August 1, 1943. There being no further business, the meeting- adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 14, 1943 11:00 A. M. Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. i FX_ / v i i Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That an appropriation in the amount of $125.00 to the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District to apply towards the operation and calibration of the automatic flow guage on the Nueces River near Tilden, Texas, for one year be authorized. A Resolution was read as follows, a A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT CERTAIN WAGE RATES HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOSPITAL BEING JOINTLY CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ARE NOT THE PRE- VAILING WAGE RATES, ESTABLISHING NE67 WAGE RATES FOR CERTAIN NE77 CLASSIFICATIONS OF LABOR, ATD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT CERTAIN EQUIPMENT +"SILL BE NECESSARY FOR THE CITY -COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORIZING ITS PURCHASE BY THE HOSPITAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROPRIATING $45,000 THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO SAID BOARD, AND DECLARING AN ELTRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye the above Resolution was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and c4rried: That C. W. Greathouse be employed as a watchman in the Park Department at a salary of 02.50 per month, effective June 16, 1943. Motion by Williams, seconded by !wIireur and carriedt That S. B. Hall and Lewis Mosher be employed as special office s at a salary of 111+5.00 per month each, effective August 7 and August 9, respectively for the duration of the emer- gency. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:G�� Y\ ` C1tV SPeretary 'MAYOR 21 SPECIAL FETING `August 16, 1943 11:00 A. M. 4 Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Conunissioners Moffett and Williams. The following firms submitted bids on two one and one-half ton truck chases and cabs: Hargis -Jones 158" wheel base 1,620.18 each° Gulf Chevrolet Company 160" wheel base 1,395.81 each J. C. Blacknall Company 160" wheel base 1,359.53 each The bids were ordered to lie on the table for f orty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LIAYOR ATTESTs c City Secritary REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1943 5:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor A. Co McCaughan, Comissioners Mireur, Moffett, and City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. ` Motion by Moffett, seconded by 1.reur and carried; That Frank G. Fundling be employed as Assistant Plumbing Inspector at a salary of $200.00 per months effective August i6, 1913• Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the transfer of $1000.00 from 109 Sewage Fund to 119 Oso Sewage Revenue Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized* 11 An Ordinance was read as f ollowst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE MAYOR ` AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY SOF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEULF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETL'IEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND MRS AND NOYES; AND DECLARING Aid EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett ,Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Y2reur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of seven car loads of pre -mix topping material be authorized* ' Motion by Yareur, seconded by Moffett and carried; That the purchase of a welding machine at an approximate cost of $185900 be authorized• Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Myers and Noyes be authorized to prepare plans and specif cations for a pump to be installed at Calallen Plant and upon receipt of such plans the Purchasing Agent likewise be authorized to advertise for bids on said pump* ion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrxeds That the following raises be authorized an the Recreation vepartimentis Nellie E. Heebner from $85.00 to .w90.00 per month Dorothy Vickers from 125.00 to 130,00 per month Doris Zaritzky from 80000 to 90,00 per month T. M. Kirk from 190.00 to 200900 per month m Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Miss Nell Tereira be employed in the Welfare Department replacing Louis DeCovic at a salary of $100000 per month, effective August 160 1943, Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of the necessary pipe and installation of same to transport effluent from the Oso Sewage Plant to the Oso Municipal Golf Course at an estimated cost of 01500#00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of August 13, to adjust the personal taxes of the Checker Cab Company for the year lgLa to a basis of 07510#00 be adopted# Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the payment of $250.00 each to members of the Board of Equalization for the curretn year be authorized* There being no further business, the maeting adjourned® 41 iI ATTEST: City Secretary t' SPECIAL MEETING August 19, 1943 4:00 P.M. Y Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, and Moffett, City Attorney Cox# C# L# Willis, Jr., R. F. Boston, J• G# West, and H# J. Skipwith, representatives of the CAA discussed with members of the City Council the condition of the Municipal Airport and offered suggestions for its maintenance and repair and the general operation of same. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Inez Peterson, secretary of Citizens' Defense Corps' be increased 010#00 per months effective August 16, 1913. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That Nettie J. Beach and Mrs. George Whitener be employed in the Public Service Department at a salary of $85*00 per month each, effective August 16, and August 19, 1943• A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OUT OF THE WATER REVENUE FUND TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND AND PRO- VIDING FOR MONTHLY TRANSFER OF SAID FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following 'vot'e: A. Co McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed, P. Williams D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye " The above Resolution was passed by the folloNring vote: A# C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned: " MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary r SPECIAL PWTING August 21, 1943 `1Q:00 A. M& Members Presentt Mayor A. C. IbCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. The bid of J. Co Blackhall Company for two 12 ton truck chasis, submitted on the 16th day of August, be accepted# Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried$ That Dean Collins be appointed to fill a vacancy on the 23 Plumbers Examining Board• Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That E. G. Stevens be reemployed as a policeman at a salary of $165*00 per month, effective August 15, 19430 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds material be authorized* That the purchase of five car loads of asphault topping Y Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 5001 of rubber covered wire for the Calallen Plant be authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the purchase of two Harley Davidson Motorcycles at approximately $475.00 each be authorized• There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: I r City Secretary SPECIAL &FETING August 23, 1943 11:00 A. Ms i Members Presents Mayor A. Co McCaughan, Commissioners Yareur, Williams and Moffett. The following firms submitted bids on a ton and a half truck chasis for the Fire Department: Hargis -Jones $1629.00 Gulf Chevrolet Company 1395.81 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for forty-eight hours according to the requirements of the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING August 24, 1913 5 s00 P.M. i Members Presents Mayor A* C0 McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: T AN ORDINANCE 11 The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes 11 j AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROMOTE THE PUBLIC WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE FILLING UP AND DRAINAGE OF LOTS THAT SHALL HAVE UNINHOLESQUE PLACE OR PLACES WHERE STAGNANT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE THEREON; THE CLEANING OF ANY BUILDING OR PREMISES OF FILTH, CARRION OR , OTHER IMPURE AND UN79HOLES00 MATTER; REQUIRING =ERS OR OCCUPANTS OF LOTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO KEEP SAID LOTS FREE FROM WEEDS, RUBBISH, BRUSH AND OTHER UNSIGHTLY OR INSANITARY MATTER; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO O'VERS OR PRE9ISES IN CASE OF FAILURE TO KEEP THE SAID PRE6SISES SANITARY AND SIGHTLY; PROVIDING THAT IN CASE OF FAILURE OF MER TO MAKE LOTS ANDIOR PREMISES SANITARY AND SIGHTLY THAT THE SAME MAY BE DONE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PROVIDING FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN AGAINST SUCH LOTS FOR SUCH IMOVEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye 11 The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes 11 j W© The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan" Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed, P. Williams Aye ` D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye `AN ORDINANCE r AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,' TEXAS, AND MRS AND NOYES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. r The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segkest B. G. Moffett ',Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried& tion of the emergency be authorised: Jess Dunham S. M. Saunders 0. M. Baxter James S. Reeves $1140.00 per month, 110.00 per month 140.00 per month 140.00 per month Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye That the employment of the following firemen for the dura - Effective August 8, 1943 effective August 8, 1943' effective August 8, 19+3 effective -July 25, 19143 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That•the car allowance of Tansey Mae Bailey, negro sodial worker, be increased $15.00 per month, effective August 1, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the minutes from June 23 to August 23 be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Attests �,,, X4-., �4 i y Secretary SPECIAL SETING August 27, 1913 10:30 A. M. Members Presents Mayor A• C McCaughan, Comissioners Williams, Mireur and Segrest. ' Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 30 mattresses for the jail and stock - aid at a cost of $6.00 each be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of two truck loads of RC 2 road oil at a cost of $610.00 be authorized. 1 The Caller -Times, Corpus Christi Press and the Chronicle submitted bids for printing of legals for the ensuing year. The bids were tabled for study and tabulation. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds The sale of $9000.00 of City of Corpus Christi General Obli- gation Bonds, Series 19110 by No. 235 Hospital Construction Fund to No. 220 Street Improvement Fund at par and accrued interest be authorized. salary Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That payment of $360.00 as the City's one-half of/ expense w for the operation of the Polio Isolation Ward for the month of August be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Frank Fundling, Assistant Plumbing Inspector, be all- owed $50.00 per month car allowance, effective August 16, 1943• An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR,AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A BILL OF SALE FROM SAID CITY TO D.D. FRAZIER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote& A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Ada B. G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur : Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B.(G. Moffett Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of August 19, with reference to the personal taxes of -the Roosevelt Grill from 1935 to 1910 inclusive, be adopted and the Tax Collector be authorized to proceed with collection on the- said. adjusted basis. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: Payment of $25.00 to assist in defraying the expenses of the Third War Bond drive be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 30, 1913 10:15 A. M. Members Present; Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Conmissioners.Mirgur, Williams and Segrest. i •• Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the City Secretary be authorized to address a letter to Frank.Crooks requesting his cooperation in the conservation of water during the present emergency, it being called to the attention of the Council that this had been the most flagrant and indiscriminate user of water, Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the discontinuance and substitution of.some other form of delivery and receipt of individual employees# pay checks be authorized. Two bids were submitted for medical supplies for the City -County Health Unit, said bids being tabled for tabulati and study. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Gulf Chevrolet Company, submitted August 23, for a one and one-half ton chasis be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of one amoniator for the Water Department at a cost of $625.00 be authorized* h Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the transfer of $50,000.00 to 102 current fund and ( $10,000.00 to 108 Street Fund from 106 Gas Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST'er: �-�--. ty Secretary ( e REGULAR MEETING August 31, 194+ 5s00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor As Co McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Segrest, City Engineer McCormick, Assto City Attorney, Hodge Thompson and Chief of Police Klette An Ordinance was read as follows, , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS_GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF BOTH COMUERCIAL AND PLEASURE CRAFT IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT BASIN IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS USING THE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT BASIN; DESIGNATING CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE HARBORMASTER IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1506, PASSED AND APPROVED BY -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1942, BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SECTION TWO, SECTION SIR, SECTION FIFTEEN, SECTION TWENTY-FIVE AND SECTION TWENTY -SIR THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY* The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A• C. McCaughan Aye Jos., Mireur Aye Ed. P• Williaps Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G• Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes Ae Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed* P• Williams Absent D. A* Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and earrieds That the gas bill of Republic Natural Gas Company for a period from July 21 to August 20 inclusive in the amount of $8,956.56 be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried, That the Electrician's Bond of Walton Neon Company be approved Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried; That upon the recommendation of the acting director, Dr* Dodd, of the City -County Health Unit, Fe G• Tishenbanner be allowed two weeks paid vacation from the date of his resign& tion of August 25e i ATTESTS I f- y- 6 it,. Czty Secretary SPECIAL" =TING September 4. 1943 10530 A.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Mireur, Moffett and Williams. ' A petition was presented of the residents of a certain area south of the City, including the area bounded on the East by Austin Street and including the Cole Tract and Jane Ray Mahaffey tract for the calling of an election to annex this area to the City of Corpus Christi and was referred to the Legal Department for preparation of an Ordinance calling an election. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried% That the Mayor's reappointment of We B. Ray, Dr* George West Diehl, Je W Bermingham and Leroy Lane and the appointment of George Clower as members of the Board of Adjustment for the period of September 3, 1943, to September 3, 1945 be confirmed* Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the following persons be employed in the Public Safety Departments Bonda Davis Dispatcher at a salary of $80.00 effective August 250 1943 27 Eugene Laws Fireman at a salary of $140.00 per month effective August 27, 1943 Ray Glenn Fireman 140900 per month effective August 24, 1943 Joe M. Casares Fireman " lW900 per month effective August 31, 1943 Ninfa Salinas Clerk " 80.00 per month effective September 1, 1943 Robert B. Kelley Special " 145eOO per month effective August 31, 1943 for the duration of the emergency. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That Christine Mondragon be employed in the Recreation 4 • t Department at a salary of $90.00 per month effective September 6, 1943• Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the following raises be authorized in the Engineering Departments Richard Herold from$190*00 to $ 210.00 E. L. King from 170.00 to 200.00 W We Green 175.00 to 200.00 Adolph Zepedas 100.00 to 115.00 Notion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Jose Mireur be designated as Mayor Pro -tem for the current term of offices Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: `That the hours of 8:30 A. M. to 5,30 P.M. be observed by all departments of the City effective September 7, 1943: Motion by Williams, seconded by`Mireur and carried: That the oar allowance of Re F• Calhoun, mechanic, Fire to Department, be increased25.00 per month, effective September 1. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the car allowance of Bill Kirk, Recreation Department, b Increased $25.00 per month. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried, That the travel allowance of the Motor Cycle Patrolmen be increased $5.00 per month each and the car allowance of Matt Pellegrino be increased $10.00 per month, effectst. September 1. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and oaxrieds That Russell Smith be authorized to negotiate with Larkin IL Price with reference to the installation of sanitary sewer to serve a residence located at Craig and Ocean Drive or to otherwise elliminatd the discharge of sewage into the Bay at this location. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That a bill in the amount of $251.88 of the Nueces County Navigation District for unloading ' Caliche be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Williams,seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of three four drawer file cabinets at a cost of $65.00 each be authorized. A ]Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 25 5/8" x 3/4" water meters be Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 25 gas ~meters and regulators be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and earrieds That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried, That the purchase of 200 tons of asphalt sand be authorize Notion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 4 points of cast iron pipe be authoriz There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Att ; i City Secretary REGULAR MEETING September 7, 5:00 P.M. Mayor Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Reports of the City Clinic for the month of July, Engineering Department Tor the month of August and Fire Depart- ment for the month of August were presented and ordered filed* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That estimate No. 7, Docket Tex lal-M, in the amount of $15,648.05 of Aiken and Hinman for c onstruetion work on the Calallen Water Department Plant be approved and payment authorized* 1 Motion by Nir`eur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds The proposal of E• A. McAlpin for the construction of a t retaining wall and arroya between Tancahua and Carancahua Streets at a cost of $876.00 be accepted* ' C . Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and eazlrieds That the bill of the Lay Construction Company in the amount of $210.71 for the reconstruction of the fence around the Calallen Water Plant be approved and payment authorized Lotion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the estimate No. 3, Docket Tex* 41-238 A in the amount of $27,690912 of Aiken and Hinman for coistruction on the filtration plant be apptoved and payment authorized. r There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS L�— 21 C ty Secretary SPECIAL I4EETING September 11, 10.00 A. M. Mayor Protem Mireur, Commissioners Williams and Segrest, City Attorney Cox, • t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of $250,000 of 2% Government Certificates from the following funds be authorizedt No. 220 Street and Improvement and Construction Fund 100,000.00 No. 265 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvement and Extensio$ Fund 75,000.00 No. 275 Civilian $efense Emergency Construction Fund 15000.00 No. 245 Airport Improvement and Drainage Construction Fund 100000.00 No. 318 Seawall and Breakwater Bond Funds 50,000.00 Motion by Williams and seconded by Segrest and carrieds Thgt the payment of expenses involved in the cleaning of uniforms for Navy personnel assisting in the Nueces Hardware Company fire estimated not to exceed $50.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the salary of Vivian Vetters be increased $15.00 per month effective September 16. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of a Remington Rand Adding Machine for the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $235.00 be authorizbd. 1. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of a portable light plant for the Fire Department at a cost of $312.88 be authorized. 4 Notion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and car rieds That the purchase of eight dozen light bulbs for boundary lights at the municipal Air Port at a cost of $241.00 be authorized• Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the following employees be placed on the payroll in the Public Safety Department t Vivian S• Fox Secretary salary $14.1.00 September 18 194.3 Lloyd Hicks, Jr. Fireman 14D900 September 9, 1943 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the recommendation of the City Attorney of September 3, and September 9, with reference to adjustment of personal taxes of the Axle Wheel Aligning Company and the National Club be adopted and the Tax Collector be authorized to proceed with collection on solid adjusted basis. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the use of the People is Street T Head by the Pan R American Club for staging a celebration on Columbus Day, provided there is no liability to the City be authorized L Notion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds The use of the Lawrence Street T Head by a contingent of the Army on September 16 be authorizeds 0 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the advertisement for bids on connecting water lines for the existing line and line under construction be authorized• 11 Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bill of Be G. Moffett for car expenses for the month of August and expenses to Houston in representing the City of Corpus Christi at the Inter -Coastal Canal meeting in the amount of $51.00 be approved and payment authorized. A petition by residents of Oak Park for restricting the use of certain streets against heavy traffic was ppesent6d The matter was referred to the Traffic Department for recommendation. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE 'OF DETERMINING MHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE AD- MITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE POLLINs PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFORE; PRE- SCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISION INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance wes read as follows: ' AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND HARRY G. JONES, OPERATING WEST END PHARNACY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent here being no further business, the meeting adjourned. RECESSED REGULAR MEETING September 15,1913 900 A. M. Mayor Protem Mireur, Commissioners Williams and Moffett. 0 Motion by Moffett,seconded by Williams and carried: Thath the employment of the following persons in REGULAR MEETING Septeipber 14, 5:00 P.M. b Members Presents Mayor Protem Jos. Mirpur, Commissioner Moffett. �V The meeting was recessed until 9.30 A. M. September 15, for lack of forum. the Recreation Department be authorizedt Angelita Guiterrez for Navarro Place salary $ 90.00 per month Allis Peters Roddy for George W Wiggins Homes salary 100.00 per month Annie Beaver Thomas for Leathers Playground salary 90.00 per month Mrs. Mary Jane Bowen for Special Activities Director salary 100.00 per month Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the payment of $100.00 to Leo Pavlos for demolishing a barn located in a street in Tracy Addition obstructing the use of the Street be authorized• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 8000 gallons of RC2 oil from the Texas Company be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 200 yards of Caliche for the Street Department be authorized* The following firms submitted bids for motors and pumps for the Calallen Plants Fairbanks -Morse San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. Alamo Iron Works Southern Engine and Pump Co. MOTOR s Make Fairbanks -Morse General Electric Westinghouse Westinghouse RPM 900 1200 1200 1200 Motor Site 600 HP 500 HP 600 HP 600 HP Efficiency 95% 94&V- 9 *V- 94*7/- PUMP s Fairbanks -Morse Cameron Gould Gould Pump Size 16" x 20" 1411 ALV 14" x 16" 14" x 16" Efficiency 8'ffo 87/ 881. 8 Overall Efficiency 82.65% 82.176 83.33 83.33 KOH 76o (762) 754 754 Base Bid 8842*50 $6383*00 $7055*30 $6795.00 Remarks Curve does not show that this pump will operate at 160 head Guarantee Yes No• No. No* The bids were ordered to lie on the table for forty-eight hours for study as is required by the City Charter. Louis C. McLaugherty appeared before the Council requesting the Council to recommend to the Office of Defense Transportation that more Driverless cars be assigned or allowed to this City. The matter was taken under advise- ment. There being no further business, the meeting adjourneds ATTESTS lCitySecretary SPECIAL MEETING September 171 4sOO P.M. Members Presents Mayor Protein Mireur, Commissioners Williams, Moffett and Segresto yo ion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the refund of the following fines assessed in conn- ection with the issuance of Health Cards be authorized: D. E• Bevavides Walter Foster Ray McKnight George Poulos L. F. Price C. M. McVay A Resolution was read as follows 28113 $15.00 28170 25.00 28183 15.00 28186 15.00 28187 25.00 28188 15.00 A Resolution was read as followst A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A LEASE CONTRACT BY AND BEnTEEN THE CITY CF'CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND ALVIN McNAIR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY• The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following votes, As C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D• A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the Engineering Office be authorized to issue a permit for the remodeling of the Delmas Givens property on Broadway.' Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of one acre of land more or less from R. L. Faltinson and Zan Erskine and Seth H. Steele in obtaining a portion of Lot 10 of the Fo D• Lyles subdivision out of Lots 1 and 2, Section E. of the Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman tract for dumping grounds for a consider. ation of $125.00 be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the Mayor Protem be authorized to execute a letter addressed to E. P. McCullum, Local Division of Transport of the Office of Defense Transportation of Dallas, Texas, advising him of the need of additional rent1l cars in this City Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Engineer be authorized to make negative and postive prints of the record books of the Water and Gas and Sanitary Sewer lines at an estimated cost of $241.00 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company be authorized. That the purchase of 50 1" meters and 2 2" regulators from There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* r . ATTES City Secretary/ SPECIAL MEETING September 20, 1943 4:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor Protem Mireur, Commissiomers Williams; Moffett and Segrest, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer MoCormick and E• No Noyes, and S. L. Allison. Commander Go Se Stoddard and It* Commander A. T. Gardiner and Lt. Commander T. V. Tarbert, appeared before the Council with reference to the disposal of sewage of the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Ward Island through the Oso Sewage Disposal Plant. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a Resoluti requesting Federal Works Agency to give consideration to a maintenance and operation project in connection with said proposal. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. 01 YGR. ....... ,. ATTE If A 0 �- 32 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1943 5.00 P.Ir- Members Present- ITayor protem Ilireur, Commissioners 71illlams, ?,offett, and Segrest, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer A. C. !_17cCormick and Chief of Police Ylett. Yotion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried. That the purchase of 000 of postage for the Postage yeter Lachine required in the marlin of tax statements for the current year be authorized. r IlTotion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried- That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to submit a bid to the Civil Air Patrol for the purchase of a pick-up truck they have for sale, lotion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of an additional laborer for the Pound at a salary of X90 per month be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried= On recommendation of the consulting engineers. The bids received on a pump and motor complete for the Calallen " ater Plant, September 15, be refected in accordance with the following letter: "September 16, 1943 Clyde Simpson Purchasing Agent Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: On September 15th bids were received on a pump for the Calallen water plant. The specifications call for the pumps to be subject to a test at the Calallen plant after erection, with certain penalties attached in case the accepted pump fails to meet the guaranteed efficiency. V We attach a tabulation of bids, and it will be noted thati the prices run from U6,383, being the bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, up to $8,8142.50, bid by Fairbanks -Horse Company. The bids of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Corpany, Alamo Iron 71orks, and Southern Engine'& Pump Company each contain a clause in which they refuse to accept the condition of the specifications calling for efficiency test after installation of the pump. Fair- banks-lorse agree to such a test. There are certain other points in connection with the bids which are not entirely satisfactory in that the speed of the pumps is higher than desired, and in one case the horsepower of the motor is in- sufficient to operate the pump under the conditions specified. The bids have been discussed thoroughly with the Superintendent of Water 'forks and the City Enoi.neer, and the opinion of these two officials along with that of your Consulting Engineers is that all bids should be rejected. Very truly yours, I=S & NOYES BY (Signed) E. N. Noyes E. Ne Faye s ENN:fa attach." A Resolution was read as follows: t • y . A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MAINTENANCE MID OPERATION PROJECT MICH WOULD COVER `COSTS OF TREADIENT AND DISPOSAL OF THE SMAGE CONTRIBUTED TO OSO SEVYAGE DISPOSAL PLANT BY THE U. S. NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, CONDITIONED ON ADDI- TIONAL EQUIRuENT AND CONSTRUCTION BEING FURNISHED SAID PLANT BY U. S. GOVERNMENT TO PERMIT EFFICIENT OPERA- TION UNDER THE ADDITIONAL LOAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Willairs D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye The above resolution was passed by.the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Attorney be instructed to check with the Republic Natural Gas Company with reference to assuring a permanent gas supply under their contract with the City, and to report the results of the said investigation to the Council. This action being occasioned by the recent news stories to the effect that the Chicago Corporation and their affiliates will construct a line and furnish Middle Western and Eastern cities a large quantity of gas. E. G. Horne, representing the Guaranty Title and Trust Company, appeared before the Council in reference to a contemplated sanitary sewer line to be constructed from the new city reservoir site on Savage Lane to connect with the City sewer main in Villa Garden Addition. The desire was expressed that the pro- posed line be constructed with the view of serving their properties in this vicinity, as well as the H. E. Butt Grocery Company, the San Antonio klachine and Supply Company and others. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: The City Engineer be authorized to make a survey in accordance with the foregoing sewer line. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the proposal of J. W. France Company for the installation of the pipe line from the Oso Sewage Disposal Plant to the golf course, under -terms and conditions as set out in a proposal dated September 21, be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the proposal of the Pipe Line Service Company for cleaning and priming of approximately three thousand feet of five -inch pipe to be installed on the Oso Golf Course at a cost of .062 per foot be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the proposal of the American Mineral Spirits Company to sell the City of Corpus Christi approximately three thousand feet of five -inch weld pipe at a price of .25 per foot be accepted. Motion by 7illiams, seconded by Segrest and carried: The City Secretary be instructed to address a letter to the Director of City -County Health Unit commending the health unit for its excellent work in the recent clean-up campaign. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned: ATTEST: 1 CITY SECRETARY IF SPECIAL =TING September 25, 1943 10:00A.M. Members presents Mayor protem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett, and Williams. M Motion by Moffett, seconded by 'Williams and carried: The purchase of one thousand yards of shell for the Street Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: The purchase of fifty thousand meter reading sheets at an approximate cost of x160 for the 'rater and Gas Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of fifty 5/8 by water meters at an approximate cost of 4'11 each for the Water and Gas Department be authorized. AI 1� 34, Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried:, The following persons be employed as firemen for the duration of the emergency, salaries of X140 per month.each: Albert G. Dyer, effective September 15, 1943 F. C. Leyendecker, effective September 15, 1943 Bobby L. Ford, effective September 16, 1943 J. C. Thorpe, effective September 19, 1943 Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: The City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance commending the Citizens Defense Corp for the service rendered in connection with the recent hurricane scare. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: The 1943 tax roll showing a total valuation of '48,646,340 be approved and that the Mayor protem be authorized to execute a certificate of approval. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Rosendo Lugo be employed in the Recreation Department at a salary of .50 per hour. There beino- no further business,'the meeting adjourneds ATTESTS /7/ 4�� r - - -- CITY 92 TARY SPECIAL MEETING September 28, 1943 10:30 A.M. Members present: Mayor protem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick. Brown and Root Incorporated submitted the only bid for the construction of water supply mains with appurtenance in accordance with plans, specifications and contract documents prepared by Myers and Noyes, consulting engineers. The bids were referred to the engineers for tabulation, and likewise ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours'as required by the City Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of thirty-six hundred pounds of Italian rye seed for the Municipal Golf course be authorized. The following firms submitted bids for a supply of sulphate of iron for the Calallen Water Plant: Barada & Page, Inc., Republic Steel Corporation, American Cyanamid and Chemical Corporation. Bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and in the meantime to be tabulated for study. The foll owing firms submitted a bid for a twelve month supply of aluminum sulphate: Consolidated Chemical Industries Corporation, General Chemical Company. The bids were ordered'to lie on the table for -48 hours as required by the City Charter, and in the meantime to be tabulated. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: The salaries of the following employees be increased, effective October 1, 1943: S. G. Noel, Chief Operator 4145 to 2160 _. J. K. Pierce, Operator, $110 to X125 Kellie Jarrett, Operator $110 to ,125 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Garcia Brothers Shows be granted a permit to show at Agnes and 19th Street under the auspices of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce for a period of thirty days. Potion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of four carloads of caliche for the Street Department be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. TiuiAYOR /f/114 ATTEST: /7� / /'00o", 35 ,, REGULAR MEETING September 28, 1943 5:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Mary Sutherland Shaffer be employed in the Public Service Department at a salary of 4120 per month, effective October 1, 191E3. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1943, AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THERE- AFTER, UNTIL OTHEMVISE PROVIDED AND OR- DAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes" A. C. McCaughan Absent ' Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vbtei A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett ' Aye An Ordinance was read as folloWss AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF AD VALOREM TAKES FOR THE YEAR 19+3; FIXING THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT TO BE ALLOU'MED AND THE PERIOD DURING TTICH SUCH ALLOWANCES WAY BE MADE: DEFINING THE AMOUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLOWANCES MAY BE APPLIED: PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES SEMI-ANNUALLY, THE MANNER CF PAYMENT IN SUCH MATTER, THE MEM OD OF TASING PENALTY AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY* The Charter rule was suspended by thb following votes As Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mire1ar Aye Ed. Pe Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G• Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A• Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That C. C. Hagan be employed as a policeman at a salary of $165 per month, effective October 1, 1943. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest*and carried: That,,Mayor Pro Tem Mireur be authorized to execute a letter to the Office of Defense Transportation advising that the granting of sixteen permits to Leslie Chappell for the operation of rental cars in this city would be satisfactory with the city. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That an appropriation of $50 per month be made to the Texes Defense Guard, Company "G", recently organized in this city. Dr. R. S. Lloyd, director of City -County Health Unit, and Captain Prichard , engineer for the Health Unit, appeared before the Council in reference to a rat extermination program to be inaugurated in this city. The matter was discussed at lengths and it was learned that a revolving fund of $3,000 would be required to place the said program in operation. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: The matter of inaugurating'a rat extermination program . � � L .-'4 involving the appropriation of $3,000 to be used as a revolving fund for the program be taken under ad- visement• An Ordinance was read as follows s AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A QUIT -CLAIM DEED TO IERNER SHOPS OF TEXAS, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mlreur Ayre Ed* P• Williams Aye D• A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A, Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mir eur Ayre Ed. Fo Wilbams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the salary of Manuel Benavides be increased from $3*0 per day to "00 per day effective October 1, 1943. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried; That the payment of $80000 to the Nueces County Water Improvement District on the purchase price of their gas system be authorised. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried; That the House Movers Bond of Ricardo Larro be app roved • Lotion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the application of George Schauer and Mr. Hitohcock, representing the Nueces Transportation Company for a temporary permit for the construction of an air conditioning cooling tower on the north side of their building located on Sam. Rankin Street, to be removed on request, and when materials are available for construction of the tower at a location in M accordance with the building code be granted* Motion by Moffett, seconfled by Segrest and carrieds That a ninety day temporary permit be granted to the Shephard Construction Company for electricity to be furnished to their warehouse located at 3719 Shell Road* The applicant stated that in the meantime another location would be sought* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR SPECIAL MEETING September 30. 19143 5 sO0 P.M. Members Presents Mayor Pro Tem Mxreur, Commissioners Moffett and Williams• A Resolution was read as follows t A RESOLUTION PROTESTING AGAINST THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY GAS LINE WHICH WILL CAUSE A DEPLE- TION OF NUECES COUNTY NAT tRAL GAS ` RESERVES; AND DECLARING AN EMRGENCYo The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A* C. McCaughan Absent ` Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P• Williams Aye Do A. Segrest Absent, A B. G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The following bid has been submitted to the Council. TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED 9/28A3 COPPERAS Republic Steel Corporation 430*20 Barada & Page 33.00 American Cyanamid and Chemical Corp. 33.80 Notion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That a bid of the Republic Steel Corporation, submitted September 28 for a quantity of copperas for the Calallen Water Plant be accepted* TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED 9/28A3 ALUMINUM SULFATE General Chemical Company $1*62 per cwt• Consolidated Chemical Industries Inc. (Consolidated Chemical Industries Inc. bid $1*15 per cwt. f.o.b. Bastrop, Louisiana, They stated in their bid that the freight rate from there to Calallen was W. We checked with a local freight agent who says the rate is 54X) r 87 y Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bid of the General Chemical Company submitted September 28 for a quantity of aluminum sulphate for the Calallen Water plant be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That Joe Garciap independent garbage collector for the City, be paid an additional $17.50 per week for his services, effective September 15, 1943* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Texas Motor Sales in the amount of $17*12 be paid. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to settle a law suit of Dr* J• Co 7hitley for WOO said suit being based on damages to an automobile alleged to have occurred by backing into a ditch dug by the Water and Gas Department. The suit being filed in the amount of $50*00 Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the claim of P. M. Garza for damages to his automobile alleged to have occurred by running into a hole cause by a broken water line at Comanche and Carrizo Streets September 18, 1943, in the amount of $12*91 be settled. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST s ��/ mac_ `y -City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 1, 1943 11100 A. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest, Williams, City Attorney Cox. A Resolution was read ars follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE 21AYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND BRUNN AND ROOT, INC., FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF A CROSS CONNECTING MAIN ON OMAHA DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN MMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye I The above resolution was passed by the following. vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Aileen Harder be employed as secretary in the City Secretary Department at $125 per month, effective September 28, 1943._ Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That a purchase of twenty carloads of Caliche be authorize M Motion by Segrest, seconded by.Williams and carried: That a purchase of 50 one -inch gas regulators be authorize There being no further business, the meeting_ adjourned. /A/ .J.4 . rZor, ATTEST- City TTEST:City Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 5, 1943 5:00 P.+ M.• Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. Reports of the Engineering and Fire Department for the month of September were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the transfer of $15,000 from the Gas Fund to the Current Fund, and $1,000 from the No. 109 Sewer Fund to the No. 119 Oso Sewer Fund be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,892.32 for gas purchased for the period of August 31 to September 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. • e Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimate No. 8 of Aiken and Hinman in the amount of 49,170.49 for construction work on the Ca."llen Water Plant, Docket Tex 41-238, be approved and payment authorize w Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the estimate No. 4 of Aiken and Hunan in the mount of 430,326.60 for construction work on the Calallen Water Plant, Docket Tex 41-238A, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the estimates of Myers and Noyes, consulting engineers, in the amount of ,230.59 and 4576.60 for'engineering services under Dockets Tex Ll -238 and Tex 41-238A be approve and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Expense Account of City Attorney Cox in the amount of 48.50 for expenses to San Antonio and Sinton be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the recapping of the tires for the Street Maintainer by the Dickinson Tire Company at a cost of 4178 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to obtain bids for some type of automotive equipment to be used for the Pound Department. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to attend a regional meeting of the Way Production Board in Dallas, October 15, 1943 - Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of L. L. Salter and John A. Luczka as special officers for the duration of the emergency at a salary of :145 per month each, effective October 5 and October 2, respectively, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i ATTEST: i City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 8, 1943 11:30 A.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of twenty-four 5/8 by 3/4 inch and one 3/4 inch tropical water meters at $10.85 each be authorized. A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 LEASING TO SAID NAVIGATION DISTRICT THE BASCULE BRIDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Commissioner Williams reported for the meeting. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE GIRL SCOUTS, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Ayre Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the resignation of W. M. Kirk, superintendent of Recreati be accepted with regrets and thanks be expended to him for his faithful and efficient service. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the conversion of one of the ambulances of the Civilian Defense to a truck for the Pound Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of September 22 with reference to an adjustment of the 19LW2 taxes of the C. Co Dunbrick Company be adopted, and the tax collector proceed with collection on the adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. M ATTEST: City Secretary c REGULAR MEETING October 12, 1943 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Segrest, and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. Jerry DtUnger, Attorney, and Mr. Lewis McLaugherty appeared before the Council seeking approval of the Council f the operation of 10 rental cars in the City. The matter was discussed at length and taken under advisement. A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD WITH- IN THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HERE- IN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING MHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett An Ordinance was read as follows: Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS, AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND CHARGED WITH ITS BURDENS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OFFERING TO TREAT THE SEWAGE FROM THE NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER AT WARD ISLAND IN THE OSO SE &GE DIS- POSAL PLANT BEING OPERATED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; SETTING THE RATE TO BE CHARGED,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 41� The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur - Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That W. P. Danklefs be re-employed at the request of the head of the department as clerk in the Garage Department at a salary of 4125 per month, effective October 8, 1943. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Guy M. Frazier be employed for the duration of the emergency as a Special Officer at a salary of J165 per month, effective October 8, 1943• City Engineer McCormick submitted the following letter of recommendation with reference to a sewer line on Savage Lane: "October 6, 1943 Mr. A. Co McCaughan -Mayor & City Council City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Referring to the request of Mr. Horn of the Guaranty Title & Trust Company of September 21st, that the,property owners near the New Water Reservoir site on Savage Lane, and beyond Savage Lane, be given consideration by the City, to the development of sanitary sewer lines to serve that territory in the future. The Federal Works Agency propose to install a force pump at the Reservoir and pump the sewage to a point east of the Reservoir to approximately where Omaha Drive extended would intersect; from this point to the present man- hole on Villa Drive, the sewage would flow by gravity and into our present gravity system. The force pump and small force line will not be adequate to take care of much more sewage than will accumulate at the Reservoir; therefore this line will,not be able to care for.much additional load. I have discussed the sewage situation with Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Allison and we are of the opinion that property owners outside of the City Limits, should be discouraged from making plans to connect with our system, as the Disposal Plant is practically loaded at the present time or nearly so; it is believed that when all connections are made in the future to the present system, that the Plant will be operating to its capacity and to bring in outside loads will eventually make it necessary to enlarge the present Plant; this we do not think should be done. We believe that other disposal plants should be built outside and around the City as the development of the areas take place; whether the City could or should attempt to do this has not been investigated. We believe that the City should adopt a policy of not trying to handle anymore sewage in the present plant, except that now lying within the con- fines of the trunk lines now feeding the Plant. It might be possible in our Planning to work with the property owners out- side of the City Limits and work out a practical and economical solution to the handling of the Sanitary Sewers and Disposal Plants. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: approved: Honorable A. C. McCaughan, Mayor City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mayor: Yours truly, (signed) A. C. McCormick City Engineer". That the recommendation contained in the following letter be "October 12, 1943 As you remember, the City Zoning and Planning Commission at its meeting last Friday, October 9, 1943, recommended that the operators of automobile wrecking yards and scrap metal yards be given M, until December 1 to find new locations upon which to move, in cases where they have been classed as non -conforming uses. The Zoning Ordinance provides that such scrap metal yards shall comply with the ordinance by February 1, 1943, and auto- mobile wrecking yards by August 1, 1943• I recently wrote about fifteen of these yards which are now violating the ordinance, calling their attention to the violation and giving them thirty days in which to comply with the i ordinance. However, the War Production Board has written me asking that these people be given until December 1 of this year in view of the war work which they are carrying on, and particularly in view of the scrap drive which is soon to begin. Will you kindly take this matter up with the Council at its next meeting? I TS. -hp" Very truly yours, CITY ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION By(signed) Tillman Smith Tillman Smith Attorney and Secretary Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of analysis sheets for the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $110 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 50 gas meters and 50 gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 50 water meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried (Commissioner Mireur voting nay, Mayor McCaughan voting aye): That the purchase of 8 City Directories at a cost of $25 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried. That the temporary permission granted by the City to M. J. Phillips to operate certain "water bugs" in the water along the circle between the two "T" Heads on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1943, be extended to the lst day of November, 1913 and the rate of rental shall continue at 1� per foot per day per water bug, with the understanding that the City is not committed in any respect after such date but that on such date, if terms can be agreed upon between the parties, the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will grant M. J. Phillips said space along the Bayfront for the operation of said devices at lye per foot per day per water bug, except that if more than twenty-five (25) of said water bugs are operated, there will be a revision of the rental rate charged. i Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Theodore Garza be increased from',03.50 to 43.75 per day, effective October 1, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Catherine Matros be temporarily re-employed in the Legal Department at a salary of $170 per month, effective October 16, 1943• Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Mildred White be transferred to the Legal Department as Secretary at a salary of 0160 per month, effective October 1, 1943. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: v� f City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 14, 1943 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried. That the Civil Service Board be authorized to employ a part-time office girl at a salary of $30 per month. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the travel expense of Commissioner Moffett for the month of September in the amount of �40 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 7 of the Texas Gulf Construction Company in the amount of X90.00 for construction work on the Incinerator Project, designated as Tex L1.-255, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to ep ply for 3 permits for the purchase of automobiles for the Police Department. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That R. L. Belflower be authorized to attend the Traffic School at College Station, November 8, and that the City contribute $35.00 toward his expenses. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a low boy (vehicle for transportation of heavy equipment) for the Street Department at a cost of $350.00 be authorized. r Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bids received this date for a 750 gallon pumper for the Fire Department be returned to the bidder, to be re -advertised for at a later date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST.- My TTEST:ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 19, 19+3 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett, Segrest, and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried% That the expenses of the City Officials to attending a meeting of the League of Texas Municipalities in San Antonio, October 20, 21 and 22, be. paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 19, 1943 5:00 P.M - ere -Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of E. A. McAlpin in the amount of $861.40 for the construction of a retaining wall in the Arroyo between Tancahua and Carancahua Streets be approved and pay - t authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a two-story building, located on the Incinerator site, from the Texas Gulf Construction Company for a consideration of $800.00 be authorized. ion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of H. L. Speer as Electrical Inspector in the Engineering Department at a salary of 3240.00 per month and car allowance at $50.00 per month, effective ' October 20, 194.3, replacing Harold E. Noake, resigning to enter the Armed Forces, be authorized* on by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to execute a letter to the Office of Defense Transportation to the effect that additional driverless car permits are needed in the City, same being in response to an application filed by the Checker Cab Company. tion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That free dockage be granted to the Arany boat Q-39 for the rpose and for the period -as outlined in a letter addressed to Commissioner Moffett, under date of October 18, tion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Maverick -Clarke Company in the amount of .50 for coupons for the purphase of various kinds of paper be approved and payment authorized. 44 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and .carried: That the leave of absence of Dorothy Cox Smith be extended an additional 90 days,as requested by Chief of Police Klett. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AT TEST : City Secretary MAYOR . SPECIAL MEETING October 23, 1943 11:15 A.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett, and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: .That Clyde Fairbairn and J. E. Mathieu be appointed as members of the Electrical Examining Board, filling the vacancy of H. L. Scott and Eugene Hendricks, Master and Journeyman electricians, respectively. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 50 gas meters be authorized. A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL AND RECTIFYING CHANGE ORDER ON_ INCINERATOR CCNSTRUCTION JOB AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAME AS CON- TRACTING OFFICER; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- A. ote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent ,Be G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows: S A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INCINERATOR PLANT FROM THE TEXAS GULF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND WAIVING ANY PENALTIES OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES RESULTING UNDER THE CONTRACT FROM DELAY IN COMPLETION OF JOB; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AT TEST City Seefetary a 0 MAYOR SPECIAL MEETING October 25, 1943 4:30 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett and Williams. An- Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGE- MENT, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE HEIGHT AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF, BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERENITH"; BEING ORDINANCE NO. 222, PASSED AND APPROVED BY . THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 30TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1929, BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SECTION 3o4 OF SAID ORDINANCE N0, 222 TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN REQUIRE- MENTS OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 222 UNDER PART FOUR THEREOF UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF THIS AMENDED ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Bo G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That upon the recommendation of the Recreation Council, Thomas E. Quigley be employed as Recreation Director on a temporary basis, at a salary of 4175.00 per month and $25.00 per month car allowance, effective October,'26, 1943• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of Dorothy Vickers, Assistant Director of Recreation, be increased to $150.00 per month and car allowance of .25.00 per month, effective October 15, 1943• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That W. L. Stansel be employed as a watchman- in the Park Department at a salary of 85.00 per month, effective October 23, 1943• There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: ary REGULAR MEETING October 26, 1943 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest, and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY' OF C CRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR'AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN MYERS AND NOYES, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Meredith Queen, Walter Saunders and Harold Carr, comprising a committee of the City Zoning and Planning Commiss appeared before the Council in reference to the advisability and feasibility of acquiring additional land for park purposes. The Cole Tract located in the south part of the City, in particular was mentioned because of its location and with the thought that this property might be acquired at a price at present that would not prevail in subsequent years. The matter was discussed at some length with the majority of the Council looking with dis- favor upon this particular location, owing to the fact that in their opinion the project would be too expensive to develop, and the terrain of the property not being suitable for such purposes. Commissioner Williams expresse the a opinion that the request of the Committee should be given due consideration, and that he personally favored such a plan on a long range basis. The request of the Committee for the appointment of some members of the City Council to work with the Committee with the view of developing the idea to a concrete form was not acted upon. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the expenses of R. S. Colley, assist§nt Planner for the City Zoning and Planning Commission, to attending a convention of Civil Engineers in Austin, Texas, October 28 and 29 be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RAT PROOFING OF BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, MAKING IT TELAZ'11'UL FOR OV7NERS OR OCCUPANTS TO FAIL OR REFUSE TO COUPLY WITH SUCH REQUIREMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER TO INSPECT PREMISES, PROV- IDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Nay The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Nay Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Elmer L. Tannehill be employed as Park Keeper at a salary of $95.00 per month, effective October 26, 1943. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following raises for employees of the Meter Room be authorized: w- s� lei y3 A. Sosa be increased to $150.00 per month R. Acuna " it " 135.00 P. Garza " " " 120.00 Z. Martinez " " " 115.00 J. Ari spe " " '_' 115.00 n rr Antonio Flores " " " 10G.00 G. Diel " " " 100.04 rr n Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the remodeling of a small'house in the Negro Section of the City, to be used as a Phrophylactic Station on a cost plus basis, estimated to cost X250.00 (the work to be 47 performed by J. W. Birmingham Company), be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Minutes from August 23, 1943 to October 25, 191+, . mm included, be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 28, 1943 10:30 A.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur and Williams. The following firms submitted bids for the furnishing of gasoline for the . City for a period of 90 days: COMPANY PRICE LESS TAX MAXIMUM MINIMUM Crystal Petroleum Co. 8X.Guaranteed Guaranteed Osage Oil Company 8f Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Continental Oil Co. 8BY Guaranteed Guaranteed Gulf Oil Corporation 8& Guaranteed Guaranteed Mann-Hefley Oil Products 8 ¢: Guaranteed Guaranteed Sinclair Refining Corp. 8 Guaranteed Guaranteed The Texas Company Guaranteed Guaranteed Texas Star Oil Co. $¢ Guaranteed Guaranteed Ray West Guaranteed Guaranteed Magnolia Petroleum Co. Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Humble Oil & Refining Co. &W Not Guaranteed Guaranteed The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 29, 1943 10:30 A. M. 0 Members Present:, Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the installation of a gas -line, being an extension to the Stephen F. Austin School, to serve the Municipal Airport at an approximate cost of $1200.00, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the installation of a water line and fire plugs to serve the Municipal Airport, same to take off of the line serving the Naval Auxiliary Field, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the employment of Dr. Phillip Rosenheim as City Physician at a salary of $250.00 per month be authorized. It was stated that Dr. Rosenheim would accept the appointment on a temporary basis, subject to permanent employment. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the recommendation of the Recreation Commission for the employment of Bill Carter as supervisor of the Agnes Street Playground at a salary of $160.00 per month, $150.00 of which is to be appropriated by the City Council and the remainder to be taken from the Recreation Fund, be adopted. The Public Motor Corporation submitted the only bid for. -,automobiles for the Police Department: Stock No. 108 1912 Pontiac Torpedo Fordor Sedan, Color -Black, with 6 cylinder Engine, Deluxe Equipment Including Steering 71heel, Electric Clock, Bumper Guards, DeLuxe Heater with Defroster and Four 600 X 16 Tires. For Delivery Price f.o.b. Corpus Christi - $1519.28. Stock No. 110 1912 Pontiac Torpedo Fordor Sedan, Color -Dark Blue, with 6 Cylinder Engine, Deluxe Equipment Including Steering Wheel, Electric Clock, Bumper Guards, Weather Chief Heater and Defroster and Four 600 X 16 Tires. For Delivery Price f.o.b. Corpus Christi - $1521.28. -- Stock No. 189 II 1942 Pontiac Torpedo Tudor Sedan, Color -Black, with 6 cylinder Engine Equipped with j Electric Clock and Four 600 X 16 Tires. Por Delivery Price f.o.b. Corpus Christi :1378.58. The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Joe Martinez, Janitor, be increased $10.00 per month, effective November 1, 1943-, Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the permit of the Garcia Brothers Shows be extended '• 15 days at the request of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce,.under whose auspices they are showing. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the payment of $777.35 representing _one-half of the operating expenses for the month of September for the Polio Isolation Ward be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST s r ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 30, 1943 11:00 A.M Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bid of Crystal Petroleum Company, submitted, October 2 3, for a 90 day supply of gasoline be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and unanimously carrieds That the bid of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, submitted August 27, 1943, for the publication of legals for the City be accepted. The bids received were as follows: Corpus Christi Caller Times $.05 per count line for the first insertion and .03 for each sub- sequent insertion; 6, 8 or 10 point type optional. Corpus Christi Press .04 per count line for first insertion and .022 per line for sub- sequent insertions; 8 point type.' Copies of Ordinances to be furnished free in quantities not to exceed 300. in pamphlet form, and 1,000 in tabloid form. Corpus Christi Chronicle .Ola. per column line for first insertion, .022 per column line for subsequent insertions; to be printed in 10 point type. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned._ ATTEST: 01 City Secretary MAYOR SPECIAL MEETING November 1, 1943 11:00 A.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That a permit be given, upon payment of the statutory fees, for a carnival to show under the auspices of the Local Lulac Organization with the understanding that gambling and any other objectionable features not be allowed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Jess McNeil Machinery Company in the amount of X130.00 for the overhauling of a fuel pump for the Street Department be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bid of the Public Motor Corporation submitted October 29 for 3 automobiles for the Police Department be accepted; it being understood that $700.00 be allowed for the trade-in of 2 automobiles of the Department. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried (Mireur voting Nay): That the Members of the Board of Equali- zation for the current year be paid 61,000.00.for their services. The Tropical Nursery, Corpus Christi Nursery and the Robert Barthlome Nursery each'submitted a bid for the beautifying of the Incinerator Grounds, The bids"were tabled for tabulation and studied by the Park Commissioner, Park Superintendent, and the Purchasing Agent. ' a„ Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to obtain bids for the placing of the Artesian Well located in the Artesian Park in operating condition. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: /W 0 City SecretAry REGUTAR ATETING November 2, 1943 5:00 rP.M. Members Present: Mayor kcCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 9 of Aiken&Hinman in the amount of X5,936.42 for construction work on the Water Treatment Plant at Calallen, Docket Tex 41-238, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried- That the Estimate No. 5 of Aiken&H-inman in the amount of X34,817.94 for construction work on the Calallen Water Plant, Docket Tex 41-238A be approved and payment authorize. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimates of Myers and Noyes, consulting engineers, in the amount of X137.46 and w403.86, for engineering services in connection with the two foregoing estimates be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried. That the Electrician's Bond of John A. Sharp, dba the S & E Neon Company, be approved. A resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE L!AYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREE= BY AND BET7MEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY, TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A NATURAL GAS PIPE LINE IN THE LOCATION HEREIN DESCRIBED; AND DECLARING AN E2MRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCsa ghan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote.. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the acceptance of the Warranty Deed executed by Joe D. Browning, conveying Lots 18 and 19, Block A, Diaz Addition, to the City, be accepted and the payment of 44750.00 as consideration be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of x88,505.92 for gas purchased for the period of September 21 to October 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of October were presented and ordered filed. Mayor W. D. Miles, representing the Texas State Defense Guards appeared before the Council seeking permission to stage a Gas and Mob Dispersal Exposition on Peoples Street opposite the City Hall, November 11, 1943, at 8230 P. M., in celebration of Texas State Defense Guard Week. Permission was granted with the understanding that Ac they would notify the Bus Company and other interested parties relative to the blockading of streets for the purpose. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Maria Gutierrez be employed as a Clerk in the Public Safety Department at a salary of ;75.00 per month, effective October 15, 1943• Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the transfer and placement in a revolving fund, the sum of X2500.00 for Typhus Control Work, be authorized. It being noted that it would be necessary for the Controller's Department to reduce or adjust other current budgets to provide for this fund. It was the thought of the Council that the budget of the Civilian Defense Corp might be reduced without working any hardship on the Department. r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of en Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor for the Calallen Water Plant at a cost of X225.00 be authorized. Yotion_by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 50 Victory Water Meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 feet of one -inch black pipe at a cost of 48.52 per hundred feet be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the wrapping of 10,000 feet of one -inch black pipe at a cost of 45.23 per hundred feet be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to obtain an OPA e Certificate and advertise for bids to be received on an automobile for the Fire Chief. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the construction of an extension to the Airport Manager's Office on a cost plus basis, estimated at x650.00, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. u,AYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 6, 1943 11:00 A. M. Members Present. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Kireur, Williams end Segrest. • Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried- That the employment of C. H. Smith as Fireman for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of 4150.00 per month, effective October 28, 1943, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried. That the salaries of Horace, Butler sa d Hugh Gallagher be increased 0.00 per month, each, and that the salary of Alberta O'Neal be raised to that of a regular Policeman or $165.00 per month, effective November 1, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried. That the Mayor be authorized to execute the following letter relative to the operation of the Oso Sewage Plant: "November 6, 1943 Captain George R. Brooks Officer in Charge Construction U. S. Naval Air Station Dear Captain Brooks: At conferences held yesterday between rep- resentatives of the Federal "forks Agency, the Texas State Health lepartment and officials of the City of Cbrpus Christi, it was agreed that the City would con- tinue for the present to operate the Oso Sewage Disposal Plant for the Federal Works Agency, and that the aewage from the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Ward Island would be treated in this plant for a considera- tion of twenty dollars (20.00) per day, this price to remain in effect until June 1, 1945. I have been instructed by the City Council 51 and representatives of the Federal Works Agency to ad- vise you that you may proceed with the construction of your pipe line, and when you have connected with the Oso Sewage Plant, we will serve you on the -basis stated. ACM mh Very truly yours, A. C. McCaughan Mayor." Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the reappointment by Mayor McCaughan of W. C. Robertson as a member of the Civil Service Board be ratified. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried- That the reappointment by the Meror Of W. D. Boone,` Mrs. Walter Saunders and Miss Julia Caldwell, as members of the La Retama Library Board, asprecommended by the La Retama Club, be ratified. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried 3 . That the Veterans of the Foreign 'Kars be granted permission to place a banner across one of the downtown streets, subject to provisions of the Ordinance now in effect. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTt Vity Secretary SPECIAL &'FETING November 9, 1943 10 00 A. M. 1mAY OR Members Present- Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried.- That the traveling expenses of Street and Parks Commissioner Yoffett for the month of October, in the amount of 07.50, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried- That the purchase of 4carloads of asphalt be authorized. Motion by 11offett, seconded by Mireur: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and Carried; That the purchase of 300 tons of trap rock be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried- That the construction of a room in the Control Tower at the Municipal Airport for use by the CAA, on a cost plus basis, estimated to cost approximately x700.00, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and unanimously carried. That the City Offices be closed November 11, 1943, in observance of Armistice Day. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / k� City Secretary REGULAR MEETING November 9, 1943 5:00 P.M. "YOR Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Bobbie Gravett be temporarily employed in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $75.00 per month, effective November 8, 1943W Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the actual expenses of Wo U. Paul, Manager of the Municipal Airport,,to attending a National Clinic of Domestic Aviation Planning in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, November 11 to 13, included, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 3 F MAYCR 52 ATTESTS City Secretary SPECIAL ]MEETING November 12, 1943 12sO0 Noon Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Segrest, Moffett and Williams. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That H. H. Stirman, assistant City Engineer, be reemployed in the same capacity at a salary of $325.00 per month and a car allowance of 150.00 per month, effective November 16, 1943; it being noted that Mr. Stirman will devote a large part of his time to assisting John Cunningham, superintendent of the Water Department. It also being noted that Mr. Stirman has been on leave of absence since July 16, 1943, and had been serving as Inspector on the construction of the 36 -inch water line under the direction of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, being an arrangement insisted upon by Mr. Sloan, Regional Director of Federal Works Agency. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carriedr That Mrs. Margaret Hofer be temporarily employed as Secretary to the Mayor at a salary of $150.00 per month, relieving Margaret Hazelhurst who was given a 90 day leave of absence. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 4,000 gallons of RC2 road oil be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the agreement with the Federal Works Agency for the operation of the Oso Sewage Plant in the disposal of the sewage from the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Ward Island, be approved as to form, subject to approval by the Federal Works Agency. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of South Texas Paper Company for 200,000 Manila window envelopes for the Water and Gas Department at $2.51 per thousand be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a bending break, required by the City - County Health Unit in their program of rat -proofing their buildings in connection with Typhus control, at a cost of $175.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor and City Secretary be authorized to execute a Certificate of Retirement for Fireman. James Huckman in accordance with the action of the Board of Trustees of the Firemans, Retirement Fund, same being in compliance with provisions of Article 6243 (e), Revised Civil Statutes. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST s city Secretary MAYOR - REGULAR MEETING November 16, 1943 5:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the City shall pay to Pablo Lopez and Mrs. Pablo Lopez, the sum of Nine Hundred Twenty-five ($925.00) Dollars, in full settlement and compromise for any and sill damages suffered by them, as a result of the alleged accident which occurred on July 4, 1942, and resulted in serious injury and death to their son, Pablo Lopez, Jr., and which accident was the subject matter of a law suit in 94th District Court, being No. 24983-C, and entitled Pablo Lopez, et ux vs. City of Corpus Christi, which suit has been dismissed by the Court, with prejudice to Plaintiffs rights. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That W. R. Ross be employed as a Fireman for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective November 15, 1943- . a "C Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried (Williams not voting): That the application of Tollett and Arlington to constructing an 8 x 10 frame building in the 200 Block of Water Street to be used as an office for a Used Car Lot, subject to written approval of the Fire Marshal be granted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the construction of a sanitary sewer line to serve the Caretaker's house at Ben Garza Park at its new location be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the remodeling of the Caretaker's house at the new Incinerator location on a force account basis, estimated to cost $600.00, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the construction of a 6 -inch sanitary sewer line to serve the Caretaker's house at the new Incinerator location, estimated to cost X220.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett end oarriedr That the insulation of approximately 1,000 feet of pipe to provide a watering system for the landscaping of the new Incinerator grounds be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the proposal of E. P. Limon for the moving and placing r on creosoted blocks -of the Caretaker's house at the new Incinerator site at a cost of $145.00 be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr at an approximate cost of $385.00 be authorized. That the purchase of 1,000 feet of 3 -inch black steel pipe Motion by Mireur, s eeonded by Moffett and carrieds That the wrapping of 1,000 feet of 3 -inch black steel pipe at a cost of $11.88 per hundred feet be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 50 one -inch gas meters be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the proposal of Hall and Welty to drill and furnish Pipe at a cost of ,1.70 per foot in Artesian Park be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the transfer of a truck from the Office of Civilian Defense to the Street Department at a cost of $510.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Engineer prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids for the remodeling of the Bandstand in Lovenskiold Park. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the minutes from October 25 to November 16, 1943# inclusive, be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. NAYCR ATTEST: ity Secretary SPECIAL IMETING 0 November 19, 1943 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams, and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the following employees, employed as meter readers, be granted a salary increase of $10.00 per month each, effective November 16, 1943r Alfonso Cruz from $120.00 to $130.00 R. C. Frank " 120.00 " 130.00 Tomas Morales " 110.00 " 120.00 Juan Rodriguez " 110.00" 120.00 Juan Arsuage " 120.00 " 130.00 Dr. Segrest requested that he be excused. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETYTEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE TVITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SLKAGE FROM THE WARD ISLAND SUBDIVISION OF THE NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, IN THE OSO SLMAGE DISPOSAL PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. r The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Dr. Segrest reported for the remainder of the meeting. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the proposal of Claud Boatright to clean andpaint all me*'al- work on the dam at Corpus Christi Lake at a cost of $800.00 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Texas Iron Works in the amount of $202.00 for repairing of the street roller be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried; That the purchase of 50 one -inch No. 0 Emsco gas meters be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried, That the budget for the City -County Health Unit for the current year be approved. Total amount of said budget to be paid by the City being $30,210.00. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the Bankers Committee be authorized to employ a counsel of their choice to provide them with a legal opinion as to the use of bond money remaining on hand under the sale of City of Corpus Christi Civilian Defense Emergency Bonds, Series 19L2, pertaining to the following propositions; fee, not to exceed $100.00 and to be paid out of current Operating Fund of the Civilian Defenses Purpose No. 1. On Nueces Bay Boulevard, immediately off of Leopard Street, there is a lot and a building thereon which property was originally purchased and remodeled out of bond monies here involved, as an emergency station, and it has been used as such, and the City's desire is to purchase another lot on Leopard Street which extends back to and adjoining the lot now owned; the City wants to remodel and add to said building now owned with the idea of creating a Fire and Police Emergency or Substation which will also contain adequate first aid equipment, and to arrange the ground so that there will be a double entrance to said building, one being on Nueces Bay Boulevard and the other being on Leopard Street; and the City further desires to purchase a heavy duty fire engine or engines to be housed therein. Purpose Ko. 2. To purchase a tract of land in the southern part of the City of Corpus Christ Texas, for the purpose of erecting an emergency or sub Fire and Police Station with adequate first aid equipment, and to erect such building for the purpose of serving the south end of Corpus Christi, as well as certain Federal Housing projects, and to further aid in carrying out an agreement between the City and the Nueces County Water Improvement District No. One to furnish fire fighting equipment for said District; and the City further desires to purchase a heavy duty fire engine or engines to be housed therein. • Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the City Attorney be authorized to employ Lloyd Caldwell Company to investigate the facts in the case of A. A. Ray vs. City of Corpus Christi. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the recommendation of the City Zoning and Planning Commission that Richard Colley, City Planner, be sent to Washington, D. C., for the purpose of making a compre- hensive study of the National Housing Agencies with the view of arriving at some solution to the housing problems of the City be accepted, and that the expenses of Mr. Colley be pgid out of the Operating Fund of said department Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That A. Be Ware, Filter Plant Operator, be changed to Classified Service at the request of the head of the Department at a salary of $135.00 per month, effective November 10, 1943. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 19, 1913 4:30 P. M* Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner Mireur, Moffett and Williams. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the widening of Schatzel Street on the City Hall side, under the supervision of the City Engineer, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / � r MAYOR ATTEST: ity ecretary REGULAR MEETING November 23, 1943 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaxghan, Commissioner Mireur, Williams, and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows s AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TIM CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER - TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY, SUBMITTED BY JAMES ABERNATHY, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER, TO PUBLISH ALL LEGAL NOTICES, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC. REQUIRED BY TEE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE PUBLISHED, AT THE TERMS SET FORTH THEREIN, DESIGNATING THE "CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER" THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur - Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur - - Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedz That the Electrician's Bond of W. F. Warnsi dba Texas Electric Company be approved. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried-, That the purchase of 100 one -inch Emsco gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Manuel Garza, painter in the Garage Department, be increased from 4135.00 to $150.00 per month, effective November 16, 1943• Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the salary of Be Montelango, Watchman on Agnes Street, be increased $10.00 per month, effective November 16, 1943• There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 00 /L�-- ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 24, 1943 4430 P. Me Members Present:. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner-Mireur, Moffett and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That H. S. Lowrey be reappointed City Controller for a term of two years with an increase in salary of $25.00 per month, effective November 25, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the purchase of 36 Badger 5/8" x 3/4" and one 4" water meter be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the purchase of 6 fire hydrants at a cost of $86.75 each LTJ be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary MAYOR REGULAR MEETING November 30, 1943 5t00 P.M. Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Comnissioners Mireur, William§, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, $500.00 be paid to John Bryant on his contract for the codification of the ordinances. The application of H. F. Harrell for the position of City Electrical Inspector was read and ordered filed. An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY _CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND HALL AND WELTY, A PARTNERSHIP, FOR TAE PURPOSE OF DRILLING A MINERAL WELL IN ARTESIAN PARR; AND DECLARING AN ELERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votez A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. Ps Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote x A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follovrs x AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A QUIT -CLAIM DEED TO M. M. GABRIEL; AND DECLARING M EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D• A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the follovringvotes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows. - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ZtIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE- MENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH REFERENCE TO THE EXTEN- SION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 57 The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votex A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carriedr That the acceptance of the deed of Kate L. Taylor conveying Lot 7, Block 47, Beach Addition, to the City of Corpus Christi for consideration of the assumption of the taxes due be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was- suspended by the folloya ng votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the salary of Aileen Harder be increased $15.00 per month, effective December 1, 1943• Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That E. E. Stevens, Motorcycle Patrolman, beellowed $45.00 per month car allowance. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the bill of Wilkins Electric Company for the insulation r of two electric overload relays at the Calallen Pumping Plant for $198.00 be approved and paymast authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Wilkins Electric Company in the amount of $170.00 for the insulation of 2 transformers at the Calallen Pumping Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 50 No. 0 Emsco gas meters be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carriedr That the bill of E. A. McAlpin in the amount of $176.00 for sidewalk construction at the west end of City Hall be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the transfer of OCb Unit No. 1251, Serial No. X 23798, to the Typhus Control Department at a cost of $575.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried; That the transfer of OCD Unit No., 1261, Chevrolet truck, to the Street Department at a cost of $510.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the transfer of OCD Unit No. 1253, Station Wagon, to the Fire Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the remodeling of OCD Control Room by J. W. Bermingham on a cost-plus basis be authorized* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 0 SPECIAL MEETING December 3, 1943 lls00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc* in the amount of $36,910.93 for the construction work of cross connection water lines on Omaha Drive be approved andpayment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carriedt. That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with the Mathieuson Alkali Works for a twelve month supply of anhydrous ammonia for the Cal allen Pumping Plant at $.20 per hundred pounds f.o.b. Corpus Christi from East St. Louis and $.21 f.o.b. Houston. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/ V� I City secretary / REGULAR MEETING December 7, 1943 500 P. M. e Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of November were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried.- That Estimate No. 2 of Aiken and Hinman in the amount of $6,890.65 for construction work on the Pumping and Filtration, Docket Tex !1-238A, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Estimate No. 10 of Aiken and Hinman in the amount of $12,663.22 for construction work on the Calallen Treatment Plant, Docket Tex 41-238, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That estimates of Myers and Noyes in the amount of 079.93 and $293.91 for engineering services under project designated as Docket Tex 41.-238A and Tex 4I.-238, respectively, be approved and payment authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE CITY WELFARE BUREAU FROM THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT: AND DEFINIING THE DUTIES OF THE PERSONNEL AND THE FUNCTIONS OF SAID CITY WEL- FARE BUREAU, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suppended by the following vote. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AhD THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND CLAUDE BOATRIGHT FOR CLEANING AND PAINTING OF STEEL WORK ON We FLOOD GATES AT THE MATHIS DAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote t. As Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur d Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest, - Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 4 The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joss ilreur + Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett 4 Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company for gas purchased for the period of October 21 to November 20, included, in the amount of $9,893.M be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by,Segrest and carriedt That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the remodeling of a residence located at 916 North Chaparral Street, same having been recommended by thq City Zoning and Planning Commission, Fire Marshal and Building Inspectors 1 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried= That Nick Gallagher be employed as a Plant Operator in the Public Service Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective December 1, 19430 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the date of December 17, 1943, 10:00 a.m. be set for a hearing pertaining to the operations of the Taxicab Companies in the City with particular reference to type of insurance covered, utilization of permits granted, and franchise taxes paid for the use of the streets. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Brothers be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the bills of the Massey Pipe Line Company in the amounts of $169.10 and $127.80 for digging ditches for gas lines be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the pruchase of 2D0 one -inch gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedt That the purchase of ?5 No. 0 Emsco gas meters be authorized The Public Motors Company submitted the only bid for an automobile for the Fire Chief, the bid being $1691.47 for r a red Pontiac Sedans The bid was ordered to lie on the table 48 hours according to the City Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the removal of the parkway between Kennedy and Kenney Streets on South Broadway be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i MAYOR 4 ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 11, 1943 11:15 a.m. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJOINING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter As Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye a 0 4. W D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett Absent Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Absent Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Charles H. Scott be employed for the duration of the emergency in the Fire Department at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective December 1, 1943. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the final estimate of Howard E. Burns in the amount of $138.00 for engineering services on the Incinerator, designated as Docket Tex 41-255, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That W. E. Coombs be given a 60 day permit to operate a skating rink at 9th and Agnes Streets. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of an automatic electric sewer control at a cost of $160.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 6 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds Department be authorized. . < That the purchase of 25 sets of grader blades for the Street Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bid submitted December 7 by the Public Motor for an automobile for the Fire Chief be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That George B. Sayer be employed as a mechanic helper in the Garage Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, effective December 11, 1943. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried. That the regular meeting scheduled for 5 P. M. December 14, 1943, be held at 10:00, A. M., same date, in order to allow the members of the City Council to attend the Intra - Coastal Canal Meeting in Harlingen, Texas, and a reception for General Salinas of the Mexican Army. There being no further business, -the meeting adjourned. i ATTESTS ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 14, 1943 10:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That M. A. Hemphill and A. M. Preston be employed as Sewer Plant Operators at a salary of $160.00 and $175.00 per month, respectively, effective December 9, 1943• -Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Easement for public road purposes, being a strip of land 501 in length, having a width of 601, same being a crossing at Walldue Street (formerly 28th Street) I conveyed by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company for a consideration of $1.00 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the employment of the following employees be authorizedt N= POSITION DEPARTIENT SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE W. G. Stewart Watchman Park Department 85.00 December 9, 1943 Marguerite Lackman Secretary Wharfs and Piers 90.00 December 8, 1943 Pat Pate Assistant Manager Airport 150.00 December 7, 1943 E. A. McAnany Mechanic Street 7.50 per day December 13, 1943 A. J. Thomas Foreman Street 5.50 per day December 13, 1943 R. M. Cisneros Sweeper Operator Street 5.00 per day December 13, 1943 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Barney dyers be permitted the use of one of the City - owned alligators for exhibition purpose -w. contingent upon the execution of a proper release to the City. rM. Motion by Mireur,- seconded by Moffett and carriedt That the purchase of an International Truck Cab for the Garbage Department from Cage Implement Company be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of the Cline Electric Company for electrical work at the Airport in the amount of $104-40 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Wehring Lumber Company in the amount of $107.00 for lumber for the Typhus Control Program be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salaries of Beatrice Rheinlander and E. M. Ostrom be increased $15.00 per month each, effective December 16, 1943• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, be authorized to commence a study of the water situation with particular reference to increasing the treatment and pumping capacity, and distribution to the industrial district with the view of determining permanent action when the demand warrants same being in connection with a contract recently entered into with the City (Contract 620, dated 10/26A3)• Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried; That the following be employed as Special Officers for the duration of the emergency in the Public Safety Departments, H. D. Parker at 0165.00 Paul Villarreal at 145.00 Wilburn W. White at 145.00 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTt: City Secretary Effective December 13, 1943 " December 1, 1943 " December 10, 1943 SPECIAL MEETING December 17, 1943 10:00 A. M• 1 000 T • •. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, Assistant City Attorney Thompson, and Chief of Police Klett, and Taxicab Inspector Townsend. Representatives of the various taxicab companies of the City, excepting the Crecy Taxi Company, and Attorneys Robert Sorrell and Charles Lyman appeared before the Council in response to a request of the Council in reference to amending the taxicab ordinance with particular reference to type of insurance, disposition of permits issued to taxicab companies not being used, and the amount of franchise tax to be paid by the cab companies for the privilege of operating in the City. The points in question were generally agreed upon, with the exception of the amount of franchise to be paid. The representatives and the operators were advised by the Council that the matter would be taken under advisement. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the American La France Company in the amount of $111.30 for repairs to the fire engine be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the bills of the Massey Pipe Line Company in the amounts of $134 and .5 for digging gas line ditches be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of fittings for the Water Department at a cost of $168.50 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTESTt City Secr Lary " SPECIAL =TING December 18, 1943, 11:30 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the final estimate of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount 62 of $9,659.98 for construction of a water line on Omaha Drive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the expenses of B. G. Moffett for the month of November representing travel allowance and expenses to attending Intra Coastal Canal Meeting in Harlingen, agtregating $43.00 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carrieds That the City Offices be closed December 24 and remain open December 31. There being tto further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTs City Secretary t 0 15AYCR SPECIAL MEETING December 20, 1943 3:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Jesse R. Lowe, Gas Distribution Engineer, be authorized to employ a foreman and additional labor in said department, basis of pay to be 60X per hour for common labor. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest andcarried: That the purchase and installation of a signal traffic light at Minnesota & Alameda at an approximate cost of 0500 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. c 9AYOR ATTEST: "/ f City Secretary REGULAR MEETING December 21, 1943 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, Assistant City Engineer Stirman, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows. - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND GREAT SOUTHERN CORPORATION, FOR THE SALE OF WATER FROM THE CITY TO THE CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote - A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 0 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the following raises in salary of employees in the Recreation Department, as recommended by Leslie Wasserman, Chairman of Recreation Department, be approved, effective December 16, 1943r Mrs. Allie Peters Roddy from $100.00 to $125.00 Mrs. Annie B. Thomas " 90.00 to 100.00 Mrs. Christine Chavira" 90.00 to 100.00 Bibiano Gomez " 85.00 to 100.00 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salaries of Chris Rachal and Tom Matthews, Detectives, be increased $5.00 per month, effective January 1, 191 . Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: January 1, 1943, be authorizedt 68 That the following raises in the Garage Department, effective George Conolly be raised $15.00 H. Me Gibson " " 10.00 J. C. Clarkson 10.00 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Minutes from November 16, 1943, to December a3, 1943 inclusive, be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST= r City Secretary REGULAR MEETING t December 28, 19+3 500 P.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, Assistant City Engineer Stirman, and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. A Resolution was readpaj follows= A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR STD THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN ,AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, INDEMNIFYING AND HOLDING THAT COMPANY HARMLESS FROM ALL LOSS, COST, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE CAUSED OR GROWING OUT OF THE USE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF A GAS PIPE LINE OWNED BY CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT CCMPANY; and DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Carneiro, Chumney Company be paid $3,000.00 on account for the audit of the City Records. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried; That the Mayor be authorized to execute an assignment of a lien in favor of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association involving the improvement of 13th Street, particularly the property described as Lot 38 and 4.45t of Lot 37, Block 1104, Merchants No. 2 Addition, owned by J. A. Norrod and wife. Same being covered by Paving Certificate No. 157. t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of three parts for Gas Meter Regulators at a cost of 080.00 each be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the taxicab driverts license of A. 0. Lewallen be restored, same having been recommended by Taxicab Inspector Townsend. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Sggrest and carraedt That the Street Department be authorized to improve the park area on 19th Street by draining, filling and constructing rest rooms at an approximate cost of $120.00 to the City. Some of the materials required are to be donated by interested persons. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to offer $300.00 for settlement in the case of A. A. Ra y for alleged injuries received by falling into a storm sewer. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Marcellus Eckhardt be appointed co-ordinator for the City -County Hospital* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Alvino Villarreal, employee of the Park Department, be increased from $3.25 per day to $3.50 per day, effective January 1, 1944. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ir r MAYOR ATTESTt 1 ity SecrlietarY REGULAR MEETING January 4, 1944 5s0O P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $13,167.76 for gas purchased for the period of November 21 to December 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That a United States Government Coupon Bond in the amount of $5,000.00, submitted by the Yellow Cab Company in lieu of insurance under the Taxicab Ordinance, be accepted, subject to subsequent amendments to said Ordinance; and that the $3,500.00 cash now on deposit for the same purpose be refunded. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Electrician's Bond of Charles M. Mathieu, dba Gulf Electric Company, be approved. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the City Attorney be authorized to pay A. A. Ray $350.00 in full settlement of his claim for injuries alleged to have been caused by falling into a storm sewer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimate of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers,in the amount of $2,796.05 for engineering services in connection with the construction of a water line on Omaha Drive, be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of December were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the recommendation of the Recreation Department V& th reference to an increase in salary of Thomas E. Quigley, Director, from $175.00 per month to 0225&00 per month be adopted, same becoming effective January 1, 1914. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 75 one -inch and tvo 12 inch gas meters at an approximate cost of $800.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of two machines for sewer cleaning purposes at an approximate cost of $900.00 be<authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Minutes from December 20, 1943, to January 3, 19 2 inclusive, be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. CIE 21 or ATTESTS City Storetary / / T 0 L1 SPECIAL MEETING January 6, 19 4 3.30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners M-ireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest. t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried= That the Mayor be authorized to execute the following letters 11-1 OF, We A. Form No. 1 Office of the Administrator FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY WASHINGTON 25 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Fort Worth 2, Texas TOs Walter A. Koons, Regional Attorney FROM: James W. Bradner, Jr., Regional Director SUBJECT: Project Tex. 41-907 (No. 1) Water Facilities Corpus Christi, Texas In Reply Please Refer to LEGAL:LLH:aea December 30, 1943 Date Reference is made to the tract of land acquired by the Government from Moise Weil et al. for the original site of the above designated project and subsequently conveyed back to the former owner. According to my information, the sum of $5,154 was deposited into the registry df court on the filing of the Declaration of Taking as estimated compensation for the land. This sum is comprised of $1.00, estimated compensation for a portion of an alley taken from the County of Nueces,�'Texas and $5,153 for the Weil land. I am further informed that of the sum of $5,153 deposited for the Weil land, the Government contributed $1,740 and the City of Corpus Christi contributed $3,413, and further, that the City of Corpus Christ. deposited $1.00 for the alley referred to above. On the basis of the above information, you are advised as to the distribution between the Government and the City of Corpus Christi of the sun of $4,654, representing agreed consideration recited in the deed from the Goverment to Moise Weil et al., that the Government should retain $1,571.50 and the balance of $3,082.50 should be paid to the City of Corpus Chri stI . Distribution of the funds, as indicated above, has been approved by the City of Corpus Christi as indicated below by the signature of the Mayor. (signed) James W Bradner, Jr James W. Bradner, Jr. Regional Director The above distribution of funds is hereby approved. City of Corpus Christi, Texas By (signed) A. C. MdCaughan Mayor Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the recommendations of the City Attorney of December 30, 1943, January 4 and January 7, 1914, with reference to an adjustment in the assessment of personal taxes of the Morris Stores, L. K. Gunderland, and C. W. Hood be adopted and the Tax Collector be authorized to proceed with collection on the adjusted basis. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the transfer of $500.00, # 109 Sewer Fund, to -J119 Oso Sewer Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Leon H. Smith be employed as a Fireman for the duration of the Emergency, at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective December 1, 19431 and Paul Mal oney be employed as a Special Officer for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of $115.00 per month, effective December 16, 1943. Motion by Segrest, secQpded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 500 feet of 2 -inch wrapped steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Dick Schendel in the amount of $21.6.21 for the repair of a billing machine in the Water and Gas Department be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the proposal of Goldston and Harris, Inc., for furnishing and driving 10 piling, 15 feet in length, for a culvert on Nueces Bay Boulevard for 4262..25 be accepted and the I 1M work authorized. The annual report of the Engineering Department was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarried:: That the purchase of a quantity of miscellaneous equipment for the cleaning of sewer lines at an approxi mate cost of $800.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ,lee r MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 7, 1944 4:3J P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, and Segrest# City Attorney Cox, and City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedz That the Estimate No. 11 of Aiken & Hinman an the sm ount of $4,012.36 for construction work on the Treatment Plant at Calallen, Docket Tex 41-238 be approvedand payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That Estimate No. 7 Of Aiken & Hinman in the amount of $50027.31 for construction work on the Pump and Filtration Plant at Calallen, Docket Tex l2 -238A be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the Estimate of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $27.87 and $58.32 for engineering servioes on the two foregoing projects be approved and pey meat authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the Engineering Department be authorized to negotiate for a 5 foot Easement through Blocks 1 and 2 on the Arroyo Tract. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: the Switchboard# 11 That the following schedule `be adopted for the operation of "Effective Monday, January 10, flours of operation of the switchboard will be as follows: 8:00 a* m. to 8:30 a. m. Mrs. McKinney 8030 a* m. to 10:-00 a. M. Mrs. Ross 10:00 ao m. to 10:15 a. m. Mass Blankenship 10:15 a. m. to 12:00 Noon Mrs. Ross 12tOO Noon to 1x00 p. m. Miss Blankenship 1:00 pq m. to 300 p. m. Mrs. Ross 300 p9 m. to 3:45 P. m. Mass Blankenslip 3t45 pe m. to 5230 p. m. Mrs. Ross Saturday the same schedule will prevail except that the board ` will close at 12r30 p. m. In emergency cases the followang will applyt 8:00 a+ m. to 8«30 a. m. Mrs. McKinney 8:30 a# m. to 12:.00 Noon Miss Blankenship 12:00 Noon to 12:30 p. m. Mrs..McKanney 12:30 p, m. to 100 p. m. Mrs. Cagle 1:30 ps m. t0 5:30 p. m. Mrs: McKinney Mrs. Cagle will relieve during rest periods of the customary time during the forenoon and afternoon." e 0 s Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the Mayor be authorized to negotiate for the employment of a competent gas engineer to make a survey of the gas system and the furnishing of a report of has findings to the Council. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST / r City Secretary J DA r SPECIAL MEETING y January 10, 191 4 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, City Attorney Cox, and City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 123 pilings at $7.50 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedt That Goldston & Harris, Inc., be employed to drive 120 pilings in the Nueces Bay Boulevard drainage ditch at a cost of $7.5a per piling. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: /" aty Secretary REGULAR MEETING January 11, 19l4 5300 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Dr. G. W. Edgerton and V. G. Woolsey, members of the Health Committee, appeared before the Council in reference to health problems of the City. They commended the City Council for the placing in effect of the Rat Extermination Ordinance, designated as Typhus Control Ordinance, and also the City's efforts in the recent Clean-up Campaign. They were particularly interested at this time in the passage of the Food Handler's Ordinance. It was explained to them that the delay had been occasioned by several amendments to the Ordinance as proposed by various members of the Council, and the time required to fully study the effects of such an ordinance. There was not any disagre ment as to the need for the ordinance; all interested parties expressed themselves as being an accord with the proposed ordinance. The following Ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY PROVIDING THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ESTABLISITYdE;NTS HAND- LING FOODSTUFF DESIGNED FOR HUMAN CONSUMP- TION TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO .ARE DISEASED, OR WHO HAVE NOT BEEN EXAMINED FCR DISEASE AT REGULAR INTERVALS OR TO FAIL TO DISCHARGE EMPLOYEES AFFLICTED WITH DISEASE OR TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN A FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT TO WORK WHO IS AFFLICTED WITH CO=ICABLE DISEASE; BY PRO- VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PHYSICIAN TO ISSUE A HEALTH CERTIFI- CATE WITHOUT MAKING AN ACTUAL AND THOROUGH EXA RATION, BY DING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT IN CONNECT- ION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A HEALTH CERTIFICATE; BY PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CERTIFICATES TO BE FILED, PROVIDING POR A FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; 3 I The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the 11 day of January, A. D. 1944, by the following vote= A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ede, P. Williams, Aye D. A. Segrest Absent ` Be G. Moffett Aye les H. Kearney appeared before the Council an reference to erecting a billboard advertising the Fourth War an Drive at the intersection of Peoples Street and the Bluff. on by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried= That permission be given to Charles Kearney to erect a billb 0 Me in accordance with the foregoing request. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the City contribute $15.09 towards the expense of ing a billboard in connection with the Fourth War Loan Drive. A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INCINERATOR PLANT FROM TEXAS GULF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND WAIVING ANY PENALTIES OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES RESULTING UNDER THE CONTRACT FROM DELAY IN COMPLETION OF JOB; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A RELEASE OF ANY AND ALL LIENS EXISTING BY REASON OF DEED OF THEODORE SCHAMT AND HARRY H. SCH17E, INDEPENDENT EXECUTORS OF THE WILL AND ESTATE OF MRS. M&LINDE SCHAWE, TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONVEYING CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING EASTERLY OF THE ORIGINAL WATER BLOCK NO. 13, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAYFRONT IMPROVEMENT PLAN; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur A ye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. M ffett Aye Motion by Mlreur, s9conded by Moffett and carried: That the interest accrued in connection with the foregoing resolution be waived in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney (copy of recommendation attached to Ordinance). Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Electrician's Bond of Albert Walton be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the truck drivers of the Pound Department be given an increase of salary of $5.00 per month each, effective January 16, 1914. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Matt Pellegrino be increased $5.00 per month, effective January 1, 1914, to equalize his salary with other Detectives of the Department. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the bill of the Lone Star Welding Works in the amount of $130.27 for labor in cutting off a truck body be approved. The report of the Recreation Department was presented and ordered filed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST : - City ity a etary IwAYOR 69 SPECIAL MEETING January 14, 1944 10:00 A. M' o Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, and W. U. Paul, Manager of Municipal Airport. 19 R. D. Dickson appeared before the Council in connection with the location of a machine shop at the Municipal Airport for the repair of airplanes. The matter was discussed at length and referred to Commissioner Moffett and Mr. Paul to work out details of the matter. Captain R. G. McDaniel, R. R. Roberts, L. R. Johnson, W. V. Alsabrook and other airplane owners appeared before the Council in reference to the operation of the airport, and making certain recommendations for the improvement of the service, and also for the erection of additional hangar buildings of a temporary nature at the airport. Y Mayor McCaughan expressed the willof the Council in rendering the best possible service under prevailing condi- tions, calling attention to the difficulty in obtaining adequate and competent assistants, The matter of erection of hangars was referred to Commissioner Moffett, W. U. Paul, City Attorney Cox and City Engineer McCormick for recommendation of action by the Council. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and unanimously carriedr That the City Council commend Captain R. G. McDaniel for the splendid and patriotic service rendered in connection with the Civil Air Patrol, further, that his resignation from the Service was learned of with regret. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the purchase of 1,000 feet of 4-inoh pipe be authorized Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the wrapping of 1,000 feet of 4 -inch pipe be authorized. Motion byMireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the purchase of a machine for locating gas leaks be authorized. The following firms submitted a bid for a year's supply of aqua nucharr Barada & Page $7.81 per cwt, f.o.b. Calallen. Mathieson Alkali Works advised that they were not submitting a bid. Bids were ordered to lie on the table 48 hours in accordance with the City Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Hinio Clark and J. A. Sparkman be changed from unclas- sified service, effective January 10 and December 16, respectively, to classified service. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the $5,000.00 U. S. Goverment Coupon Bond submitted by the Checker Cab Company in lieu of insurance,as provided in Section 10 of the Taxicab Ordinance,be accepted, subject to subsequent amendments to the Ordinance. The annual report of the Fire Department was submitted and ordered filed. Motion by Mire r, seconded by Moffett, and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of January 11, 19" to adjust the assessment of personal taxes of the James A. Cameron Rig Company, be adopted; and the Tax Collector be authorized to proceed with collection on this said adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; i City Secretary SPECIAT. MEETING Januarly 17, 19%4 0 11:30 A. M. Members Presents May or McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the salary of Be J. Hiner be increased from $115.00 to $135.00 per month, effective January 16, 19140 Captain R. G. McDaniel appeared before the Council submitting a written recommendation for the employment of mechanics at the Municipal Airport. The matter was referred to Commissioner Moffett for recommendation. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of ?5 water meters be authorized. ff Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of Barada & Page submitted January 114 for the year's supply of aqua nuchar be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of S carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the proposition submitted by P. McDonald Biddison to make a survey of the Gas Distribution System be accepted in accordan cs with the following letterr I "P. McDONALD BIDDISON Consulting Engineer 135 South La Salle Chicago 3, Illinois January 13, 1914 Mr. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor City Ball Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: Mr. Ea N. Noyes of the firm of Myers & Noyes has asked that I communicate with you with regard to what my charges would be to make such a study of the Natural Gas Distribution System of the City of Corpus Christi as to enable me to make recommendations as to the requirements to place the system in a safe condition and to esti- mate the cost of carrying out the recommendation. Since I am not yet acquainted with your system it is diffi- cult to estimate the amount of my time that would be required for such -an investigation. It is my opinion that it would be necessary to in- spect the actual pipe in a number of locations to determine its condi- tion. It will ,be helpful also if we were able to block off some sections, for tests. These steps would enable me to determine the locations where overhaul work is required and I think that about tencdays or less on the fob will produce the requisite information. I would expect on such work that the City would, with its own forces, make the necessary exca- vations and refill inspection holes and do any of the mechanical work in testing and that my own work would be confined to making notes of my observations and test results. t Subsequent to this investigation I would submit my recommen- dations of the steps necessary to place the system in a safe condition and would submit an estimate of the cost of such work. In connection with this report and estimate I would expect the City's forces to pre- pare under my da.rection any maps necessary in connection with the work. I think this report would require not to exceed ten days of my time. In summary it appears likely that work outlined above will require 15 to 20 days of my services I will therefore do this work on the following basis t The City of Corpus Christi will pay me within five days after beginning of work on this matter in -Corpus Christi the sum of X500.00 which sum will constitute a retainer and payment for living expenses when I am away from my Chicago office. The City of Corpus Christi will pay me by the tenth der of each month while this work is on progress the actual cost incurred by me for railroad and pullman or bus or plane fares during the preceeding month. The City of Corpus Christi will pay me for my services within ten days after rendition of statements (which will be ren- dered monthly) at the rate of 4100.00 per day except that time consumed in traveling in connection with such work will be billed at the rate of $50.00 per day. There will be no charges for overtime. The total charges for my services for such work shall not exceed $3,000.00 including the first item of $500.00 above but excluding transportation fares. I am noir engaged on a report which I hope to finish by the 15th but it now appears that I cannot get away from here before the 20th. However, as soon as I have this report out of the way I will be free to undertake your work. In this connection I wish to state that I do not maintain a force of engineers but that each job that is under- taken by me receives my personal efforts and attention. After recommendations have been made on the matters above should you desire my services in an advisory or consulting capacity on detailed design and specifications I shall be available to work either with the engineering forces of the City or with other engineers whom you may select on a basis similar to that above. Very truly yours, (signed) P. McDonald Biddison PMeDB:g" There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; City S&cretaryl � REGULAR bMETING January 18, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the final estimate of the Texas Gulf Construction Com - patsy in the amount of $9,335.96 for construction work on the Incinerator, Docket Tex. I1-255, be approved and payment authorized. An Ordinance was r ead as follows; AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY PROVIDING THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ESTABLISHMENTS HAND- LING FOODSTUFF DESIGNED FOR HUMAN CONSUMP- TION TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO ARE DISEASED, OR WHO HAVE NOT BEEN EXAMINED FOR DISEASE AT REGULAR INTERVALS OR TO FAIL TO DISCHARGE EMPLOYEES AFFLICTED WITH DISEASE OR TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN A FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT TO WORK WHO IS AFFLICTED WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE; BY PRO- VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PHYSICIAN TO ISSUE A HEALTH CERTIFI- CATE WITHOUT MAKING AN ACTUAL AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT IN CONNECT- ION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A HEALTH CERTIFICATE; BY PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CERTIFICATES TO,BE FILED; PROVIDING FOR A FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF FOOD HANDLERIS PERMITS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 18 day of January, A. D. 1914, by the following votes Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur andcarriedr That the purchase of Lots 9 and10, and a fraction of Lot 8, Block 10, Barthlome Addition, for a consideration of $6,250.00 as a location for a fire station be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of one-half of the billof Arthur Starr in the amount of $170.00 for taking testimony and preparing a transcript at the hearing by the Health Committee on or about July, 1, 1913, be authorized (this action pertains to the same action of the Council on July 27, 1943, in which the County of Nueces was expected to assume one-half of the cost.). An Ordinance was read as follows. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT BY AND BErNEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co Mo Caughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye f A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye ` Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur andcarriedr That the purchase of Lots 9 and10, and a fraction of Lot 8, Block 10, Barthlome Addition, for a consideration of $6,250.00 as a location for a fire station be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of one-half of the billof Arthur Starr in the amount of $170.00 for taking testimony and preparing a transcript at the hearing by the Health Committee on or about July, 1, 1913, be authorized (this action pertains to the same action of the Council on July 27, 1943, in which the County of Nueces was expected to assume one-half of the cost.). An Ordinance was read as follows. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT BY AND BErNEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co Mo Caughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye f D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter A. C. Mc Caughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMIENCE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT INTO COURT OF THE NECESSARY DEPOSIT TO PERMIT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the employment of Viola Boyd as Secretary to the Water Superintendent at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective January 15, 1914, be authorised. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the employment of J. R. Renfro as Assistant to Jesse R. Lowe at a salary of $350.00 per month be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Tansy Mae Bailey, Negro Social Worker, be given a 6 week leave -of -absence, effective January 16, 1944* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 25 grater meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 120 pilings from Goldston & Harris at $7.50 each be authorized. R. P. Watts appeared before the Council in reference to drainage of his property located in Bluebonnet. Court Addition; and a "No Parking" sign for the Laura Timon Dolan property on Mesquite Street, claiming same to be a discrimination. The former complaint was referred to Comrnissioner Moffett, and the latter to Commissioner Willim There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r ATTESTt City Secretar'y'- -- SPECIAL MEETING January 20, 1914 4x00 P. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Cox, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the following raises be authorized, effective January 16, 19l4r Jesse R. Lowe T. H. York Walter Davis Eddie Edwards A Resolution was read as followst be raised $50.00 20.06 n n 20.00 10.00 A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO THE OBTAINING OF A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-MPAY 78' FOR THE EXTENSION OF HIGHNAY NO. 9, AND ITS CONNECTION WITH LEOPARD STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND MCLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. C'. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution rocas passed by the following voter 4 A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye t Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye f B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedx That S* T. Carpenter be re-employed in the Engineering Department at a salary of $175.00 per month, effective January 15, 1%4 - Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of Ruth Adams as Secretary in the Police Department at a salary of (100.00 per month, effective January 20, 1944, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedt That the purchase of 6 Model M22`recording gauges for the Water Department for an approximate cost of 4360 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedx for lumber be approved And payment authorized. e That the bill of Goldston & Harrid in the amount of $105 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedt That George Salyers, employed part time in the Garage Depart- ment, be employed full time, effective February 1, 1914, at a salary of $125.00 per month. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the local plane owners be granted permission to construct at their own expense temporary`hangars at the Municipal Airport, of a design and construction and at a location approved by the City Engineer and Airport Manager, and under an agreement to be approved by the City Attorney. T Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carriedx That George Cavenes and G. 0. Hale, qualified and certified mechanics under C.A.A. regulations be permitted to use, rent free, under an agreement to be approved by the City Attorney, a space in the small hangar at the Municipal`Airport to be designated by the Airport Man ager] said space to be used in the operation of a repair shop for airplanessand such permission to be subject to previous committ- of the City, and the agreement in no event to extend beyond two years. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. TTESTs / Y ity Secretary That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. REGULAR MEETING, January 25, 19L4 5:00 P. M MAYOR f. t Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City I. Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. `ro An Ordinance was read as follows t AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY PROVIDING ` THAT IT IS UNLA77FUL FOR ESTABLISHMENTS HAND- LING FOODStUFF DESIGNED FOR HUMAN CONSUMP- TION TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO ARE DISEASED, OR 71HO HAVE NOT BEEN EXAMINED FOR DISEASE AT ` REGULAR INTERVALS OR TO FAIL TO DISCHARGE EMPLOYEES AFFLICTED WITH DISEASE OR TO EMPLOY PERSONS VJHO DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY MAKING IT UNL0FUL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN A ` 74 FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT TO WORK 17HO IS AFFLICTED WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE; BY PRO- VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PHYSICIAN TO ISSUE A HEALTH CERTIFI- CATE WITHOUT MAKING AN ACTUAL AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT IN CONNECT- ION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A HSALTH CERTIFICATE, BY PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CERTIFICATES TO BE FILED; PROVIDING FOR A FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the 25 day of January, A. D. 1944* A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 11 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the City Controller be authorized to execute certain L documents pertaining to an increase of $.17 per thousand for insurance coverage on City Employees in the Occiden- tal Life Insurance Company, made necessary by experience records in the past. The increase being for the ensuing year, and it was the understanding that the rates thereafter be based on future experience records. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the construction of 2L 0 feet of sidewalks on the Lovenskiold Park property at an approximate cost of $562.20 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carriedx That the purchase of 00,000.00 of 7/8% Government Bonds I k out of the following funds be authorized: 220 Street Imp. Const. 30,000.00 235 Hospital Const. Fund 100,000.00 265 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Imp. & Ext. Const.Fund100,000.00 270 City Hall Imp. Const. Fund 50,000.00 �?5 Civilian Defense Emergency Const. Fund 20,000.00 300 Refunding Bonds t36 I & S Fuhd 50,000.00 318 Seawall & Breakwater Bonds I & S Fund 50,000.00 0400,000.00 The following firms submitted bids for a 90 day supply of gasoline: January 25, 19L4 COMPLY PRICE MAXIMUM MINIMUM LESS TAX x Crystal Petroleum Company 8� Guaranteed Guaranteed Texas Star Oil Company 8� Guaranteed Guaranteed Humble Oil & Refining Co. 82� Guaranteed Guaranteed Sinclair Refining Co. 8 r Guaranteed Guaranteed The Texas Company 8 Guaranteed Guaranteed Ray West SQL Guaranteed Guaranteed Gulf Oil Corporation Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Independent Oil Co. Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Magnolia Petroleum Co. 81¢ Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Mann Hefley Oil Produets,Ine. 8X Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Osage Oil Company 872-L Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Arkansas Fuel Oil Company 82X Not Guaranteed G uaranteed The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours, as required by the City Charter. Motion by Williams,seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Ted Long be increased $25 per month, effective January 16, 191.49 Motion by Segrest, secondedby Williams and carried: That the salaries of the following employees be increased, effective January 16: John Cunningham be increased $50.00 Ray Johnson be increased 20.00 Roy Smeltzly be increased 20.00 Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of Bruce McCutcheon as a Fireman for the duration of the emergency, at a salary of $140.00 per month, effective January 24s be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of Mary Pedraza as a billing clerk in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $85.00 per month, effective January 10, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of W. R. Ross as a mechanic in the F 75' Garage Department at a salary of $165.00 per month, effective January 10, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Marie Gutierrez be increased $5.00 per Q month, effective January 16, 19�4. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of E. L. Davenport, Police Department, at a salary of $125.00 per month, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett 4nd carried: That the purchase of five 50' lengths of 22" hose be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carrieds That the purchase of 120 pilings at $7.50 each from Goldston & Harris, Inc., be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of two heavy duty generators for the Police Department at a cost of $74080 each be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / i �•- i MAYOR ATTEST r LilySeely* SPECIAL bMETING January 31, 1914 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the House Mover's Bond of Juan Lara bei approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $15,626.36 for gas purchased for the period of December 21 to January 28, inclusive, be approved and paymebt authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the payment of $35.00 to S. L. Allison as advance expenses to attending a short course at A & M College be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bid of the Texas Star Oil Company submitted January 25, for a 90 day supply of gasoline be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That the bill of the Logan Construction Company for material and labor for repairing a truck body for a truck in the Engineering Department in the kamount of $132.19 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds. That the bill of Goldston & Harris, Inc. for 120 pilings in the amount of $900 be approved andpayment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds cost of $962.90 be authorized. That the purchase of 282 feet of 36 -inch storm sewer at a Motion by Maxeur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the bill,of the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company in the amount of $23.55 for pro rata cost of a display poster for the 4th War Loan Drive be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTESTS ity ecretary ,E SPECIAL MEETING February 1, 1%4 12:00 Noon m Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Com nissioners Ma fett and Segrest Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 2821 of 36" storm sewer pipe at a cost of $962.90 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 4XV ATTEST: i City Secretary REGULAR MEETING February 1, 194 5:00 P. M. 3 Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of January were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Electrician's Bond of the Bradley Motor & Armature Works be approved* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Larva Terry be employed in the Engineering Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, effective February 1, 191x1}. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Immetta Blankinship be employed in the Public Safety Department at a salary of $120 per month, effective January 12, 1914. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carriedt That Enriqueta De Silva be employed as a clerk in the Sewer Department at a salary of $85.00 per month, effective January 19, 1914* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Catherine Stillman, application clerk in the Water & Gas Department, be given a 90 day leave -of -absence, effective An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF NOVEMBER 1, 1912, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG GAVILAN STREET, UPON AND ACROSS POWER AND BELDEN STREETS TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF AUBREY STREET. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on. the 1 day of February, 1914, by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A* Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinancewasread as followss AN ORDINANCE • AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF DECEMBER 19, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG FITZGERALD, PALO ALTO, OSO AND POMM STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the secondreading on the 1 day of February, 1914, by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COM- PANY, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF SEPTZ*- EER 12, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT -OF -W& 'IN HUGHES STREET NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH LOWER BROADWAY (formerly Tiger) STREET NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 68, BEACH PORTION AND EXTENDING THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTH LINE OF PALO ALTO STREET. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the 1 day of February, 19L4. by the following vote: 1. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ede, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINARCE AN ORDINANCE' RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SACT ANTONIO UVALDE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF MAY 23, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AND ON THE NESTERN PORTION OF NORTH BROAIWAY LYING NORTH AND WEST OF THE NORTHWESTERLY PROP- ERTY LINE OF MEDIA STREET IN THE BLUFF PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ACROSS THE SOUTH ENDS OF ALL INTERSECTING STREETS NORTH OF SAID PORTION OF SAID NORTH BROADWAY. ` The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the 1 day of February, 19" by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P: Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the purchase of 335 ' of 30" storm sewer pipe be authorised. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* YAYCR AT TEST r ` r ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING e i February 2, 19L4 630 P. M Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, and Gas Superintendent Lowe. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams andcarrieds That the purchase of 330' of 30" storm sewer pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 2 carloads of asphalt from the Pontiac Refining Company at a cost of $432.46 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a drawing board and file cabinet for the City Zoning & Planning :Commission at an approximate cost of $12.5 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur, and carriedt That the City Attorney be instructed to file suit against the Defense Homes Corporation (Pineda Park Subdivision) for non -fulfillment of contract for the cobstruction of street in said subdivision. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and oarrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to file condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of the E 101, Lot 7, Block 2, Beach Addition. f _ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR SPECIAL MEETING February 3, 194 445 P. M• Members Presents: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of ?5 one -inch gas meters and 2 two-inch water meters be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 120 creosote pilings at $7.50 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Goldston & Harris, Inc., for driving 120 pilings at $7.50 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 335' of 30" concrete storm sewer pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and unanimously carrieds That upon the r ecommendation of the City Attorn the employment of Jack Pope as Special Counsel in the case of Be J. Thomas et ux, vx. City of Corpus Christi, sui for damages involving the death of their son occasioned by a traffic accident occuring at Morgan Avenue and Ocean Drive, for a fee of $350 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTESTS "Jk' ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING February 4. 1944 4:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Cannissioners Mireur, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Cox and City Engineer McCormick. W. 0. Yarborough, Chairman of Local Paper Salvage Committee, G. Be Gaston, Assistant Executeve Secretary of the Texas Waste Paper Salvage Committee, and Jeff Bell, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Coum in connection with the salvage of waste paper at the Incinerator. A lengthy discussion ensued; the committee was advised that it would be impractical and impossibli to salvage the paper at the Incinerator. A suggestion was made that the salvage be effect6d at the point of origin= and, further, that the Texas Waste Materials Company arrange with the local contractors to haul the materials frcm the local stores for the salvage. Motion'by X reur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the superintendent of the Incinerator be authorized to refuse to accept for disposal any solid truck load of waste paper. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND M. G. FLYNN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the follovang votes A., C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. SegrestK Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That t he procurement of $50,000/$250,000 Bodily Injury, and $50,000250,000 Property Damage insurance on the gas system be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of Goldston & Harris, Inc., for driving 110 pilings at $7.50 eacli be authorized. Motion by MZreur,seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bill of Goldston & Harris, Inc., fQr the purchase of 39 pilings at $7.50 each be authorized. There being no further business, the meetingadjourned. ATTESTS City Secreta y 7 - 4r MAYOR SPECIAL METING February 7, 191 105-00 A. M, Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest, & City Attorney Cox. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur, and carrieds That the bill of Goldston & Harris Inc., in the amount of $666 for driving of pilings be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 1500 yards of select material for street purposes at $.60 per yard be authorized. There being no further business, the meetingadjourned. MAY OR ATTESTt "114-4L-1 ,� City Secretary REGULAR MEETING February 8, lA4 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mreur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE MANE OF THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COM- PANY, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF SEPTEM- BER 12, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HUGHES STREET NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH LOWER BROADWAY (formerly Tiger) STREET NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 68, BEACH PORTION AND EXTENDING THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTH LINE OF PALO ALTO STREET. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 8 day of February, 1914, by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett An Ordinance was read as follows: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF DECEMBER 19, 1913s GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG FITZGERALD, PALO ALTO, OSO AND POWER STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 8 day of February, 1%4, by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett. Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAI I - ROAD COMPANY TNAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF NOVEMBER 1, 1912, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG GAVILAN STREET, UPON AND ACROSS POu7ER AND BELDEN STREETS TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF AUBREY STREET. The foregoing- ordinance w as read the second time andpassed to the third reading on the 8 day of February, 1944, by the followin& vote A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye < < AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO UVALDE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF MAY 23, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT -OF -`':'AY IN AND ON TER WESTERN PORTION OF NORTH BROADWAY LYING NORTH AND WEST OF THE NORTHWESTERLY PROP- ERTY LINE OF MEDIA STREET IN THE BLUFF PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ACROSS THE SOUTH ENDS OF ALL INTERSECTING STREETS NORTH OF SAID PORTION OF SAID NORTH BROADWAY. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 8 day of February, 19" by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the employment of S. J. Cronin as a serviceman in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of UW per month,effective February 7, and August Albrecht as a mechanic in the Sewer Department at a salary of $160 per month, effective February 1, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and earrieds That the salaries of the following employees in the Gas Department be authorized, effective February is Abel Sosa from $150 to -$165 Refugia Acuna 135 " 145 Jesus Arispe " 115 " 125 Antonio Flores " -100 " 110 < Zac Martinez " 115 " 125 Genaro Deoz " 110 " 120 Pedro Garza " 120 " 130 Tomas Morales " 120 " 125 E Juan Rodriquez " 120 " 125 C. M. Bardwell " 90 "_ 100 Motion by Williams, seconded by Segresr and carried:: That the Pentacostal Holiness Church be given a permit for 45 days for the erection of a tent tabernacle in the 1600 block of Water Street, subject to removal if bonafide objections are raised by residents of the area. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and earrieds That the employment of Gerald Gordon as Playground Leader for the George Wiggings Home Playground, at a salary of $50 per month, effective Februaryl, be authorized. The American Cast Iron Pipe Company submitted the only bid for 3,0001 of 4" cast iron pipe; the bid being $e64 R w per foot• The bid was ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and--earrieds regulators be authorized. That the purchase of 24 No. 0 Emsco gas meters and 24 gas < Motion by Moffett, seeondedby Williams and earrieds That the purchase of 1,O0Q yards of shell be authorized. z Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the employment of F. F. Layton in the Park Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective February 1, be`authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the employment of L. M. Hood as a night watchman for South Bluff Park, at a salary of $85.00 per month, effective February 1, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, .seconded by Williams and carriedt That upon recommendation of Airport Man ager` Paul, hangar rental be increased $5.00 per month, effective February 1, 1914. Rex Viekrey, City -County Veteran Service Officer, and a committee of Veterans appeared before the Council re- questing secretarial assistance on account of the increase in volume of business of the office. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds, That the City pay $60 monthly on the salary of a secretary C for the Veterans Service Officer, effective February 1, 19U49 Motion by M{reur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Minutes from January 3 to February 7 be approved. L ` There being no further business, the meeting; adjourned. MITI ATTEST: .07 M ;= 0 City Secretary � SPECIAL TI PEC AL MEE G N February 10, 191x14 5 tOO P. M. i Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Estimates of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, inthe amount of $29.86 and $18.21 for engineering services on Projects Tex 141-238 and Tex 141-238A be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Estimate No. 12 of Aiken & Hinman in the amount of $3981.21 for construction work under Project Tex 1.41-238 be approved and payment authorized. ` Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 8 of Aiken & H}nmw in the amount of $1569.90 for construction work under Project Tex 11-238 be approved and payment authorized. ` Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Compaiy for 3,000 feet of V cast iron pipe, submitted February 8, be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 5,000 feet of 1" wrapped steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of one 3 horsepower engine for the Sewer Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and c arriedt That the repair of a fuel pump for an Adamts grader be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: be authorized. That the purchase of one 8" Eureka meter at a cost of $561.99 0 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried, That the purchase of 1W t of chlorine hose for the Water Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett andcarried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of February 9, with reference to adjustment of personal taxes of the Axle and Wheel Aligning Company, Hotel Liquor Store and Conway Conservatory of Music be adopted and the Tax Collector authorized to proceed with collection on the adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR - ATTEST / /% r cJ 5 _ — City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING February 11, 1944 7=30 P. M. F Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest, and City Attorney Cox. The following firms submitted a bid for the pruchase of $461,000 City of Corpus Christi bonds described as bllows $228000 due December 1955 64,000 " " 1956 66,00a, " " 1957 93,000 " " 1958 ' 94#000 " " 1959 46,000 " " 1960 13,000 " " 1961 13,000 1962 4,000 1963 36,000 " " 1964 optional 1956 10,000 " " 1966 optional 1956 Ranson -Davidson Co. Inc., par and accrued interest plus a cash premium of $16,227.20. F. Bert Smith & Company, the Columbian Securities Corp. of Texas, J. R. Phillips Investment Co., Inc , par and accrued interest plus a cash premium of 017,702.40. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams (Dr. Segrest not voting) and carried: That the bid of F. Bert Smith & Company, The Columbian Securities Corp. of Texas, J. R. Phillips Investment Company, Inc., on $461,000 City of Corpus Christi bonds be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting a djourned. MAYOR ATTEST: Se retary SPECIAL MEETING February 12, 191.4 1000 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Williams, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of fittings for the Water Department be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: authorized.1. That the purchase of 500' of 3" wrapped steel pipe be a Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a Nash 5 horsepower pump be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MA ATTEST: r City Secretary REGULAR METING February 15, 191-4 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Cormnissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RFS L71NG AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO UVALDE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF MAY 23, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AND ON THE WESTERN PORTION OF NORTH BROADWAY LYING NORTH AND WEST OF THE NORTHJPESTERLY PROP- ERTY LINE OF MEDIA STREET IN THE BLUFF PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ACROSS THS SOUTH ENDS OF ALL INTERSECTING STREETS NORTH OF SAID PORTION OF SAID NORTH BROADWAY. W. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the 15 day of February, 1914, by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. M reur Ed. P.'Wllliams Aye Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF NOVEMBER 1, 1912, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG GAVILAN STREET, UPON AND ACROSS POWER AND BELDEN STREETS TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF AUBREY STREET. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the 15 day of February, 19" by the following voter An ordinance was r ead as follows s AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF DECEMBER 19, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG FITZGERALD, PAID ALTO, OSO AND POWER STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the 15 day of February, 191.x., by the following votes A. C. McCaughan A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Josl Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Be G. Moffett Aye An ordinance was r ead as follows s AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF DECEMBER 19, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AND ALONG FITZGERALD, PAID ALTO, OSO AND POWER STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the 15 day of February, 191.x., by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was r ead as follows: AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COM- PANY, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF SEPTEM- BER 12, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HUGHES STREET NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH LOWER BROADWAY (formerly Tiger) STREET NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 68, BEACH PORTION AND EXTENDING THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTH LINE OF PALO ALTO STREET. The foregoing ordinancewas read the third time and passed andordered approved by the Mayor on the 15 day of February, 1914, by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the employment of G. C. Cates as Gas Ser 'll vice Appliance Man at a salary of $165.00 per month, effective February 8, 1944, be authorized. A committee of fishermen appeared before the Council objecting to the leasing by the City of the L -Head. The matter was discussed briefly and Commissioner Moffett advised them that he would make a thorough investigation of the matter complained of to the end that all would receive due consideration. �IlMotion by Moffett, seconded by Mlreur and carried: That the rental of an area 10 a 12 feet on the barge dock to George Be Knippa on a month -to - month basis for a consideration of $5.00 per month be authorized* Mr. Moffett stated he would be willing to make the lease for 30 days and the extension of the lease would depend upon the developments concerning the need and purpose of the lease. 4 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Ella Haney be increased from $85 per month to $100 per month, effective February 16, on account of her promotion to Rate Clerk and Complaint Department. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of John Barton as Playground Leader for giwanis Park, effective February 7, at a salary of $50 per month, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carriedr That the bill of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $3,000 for plans and specifications, re Bayfront Storm Sewer, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the employment of Tom Flynn as a welder in the Gas Department at a salary of $200 per month, be' authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the remission -of taxes on the D. H. Hawn property d escrib as approximately 21*4 acres out of the 29.87 acre tract of the Rankin Tract, formerly occupied and utilized by the National Youth Administration for the training of youths for defense work be continued as long as used by the United States Navy as a Housing Center and other public purpose. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor's nomination andappointment of John M. Barnes as a member of the Housing Authority, and the acepptance of the resignation of Cecil E. Burney be ratified. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried, That the recommendation of the City Zoning an dPlanning Commission of the appointment of Ndl Be Marriot as Attorney and Secretary for the Zoning and Planning Commission succeeding Tillman Smith, resigned, be adopted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the remaining one-half of the bill of Arthur Starr of $170 for services rendered in taking testimony and transcribing sane in a hearing concerning the Health Department transpiring July, 1943, be paid. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedr. Street Department be authorized« That the purchase of LA yards of select material for the Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 4,000: gallons of RC 2 Oil for the Street Department be authorized. Motion,by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 21 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the purchase of a tapping machine for the Gas Depart- ment at a cost of $337 be authorized• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carriedr That the widening of Lower Broadway between Mvigg and Taylor Streets be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING February 16, 1914 llr00 A. M . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett,' Segrest and Williams. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and unanimously carried: ' Thaf the payment of $1500 to Walter S. J Sr., for professional services rendered for six weeks in connection with a personnel survey, $900 of which be paid out of the Mayorts Special Fund and the remainder out of the Police Fund, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest (Williams and Mireur voting Nay and Mayor McCaughan voting Aye) and carried That the payment of $600 to Walter S. Jeffreys, Sr.,'as additional compensation for professional services rendered for the additional time required to complete the survey exceeding the time of the original agredment,-be authorize Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 1500 yards of select material for the Street Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of C. E. Russell Machine Works in the amount of $91M2 for labor in the construction of a garbage truck bed be approved and payment author zed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourndd. ATTEST r r City Secretary MAYCR SPECIAL MEETING February 18, 191 4 11:00 A.M- Memb@rs Present= Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of $.475.00 to A. Be Dimos as recommended by the City Attorney for full and final settlement of damages of any and all kinds arising out of a gas fire at Six Points, January 17, 1944, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: I. That the acquisition of utility easements through Block 16, Business Beach, and Block 16, Beach Addition, at an approximate cost of $300 be authorized. Said easement being the W 51 of the E j of said blocks. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 5,000 yards of shell at $.20 per yard from Be M. Jackson be authorized. Motion by Moffett,eaconded by Williams and carrieds That in consideration for an easement through Block 2, Beach Addition, City agrees to hardsurface and maintain said easement, conditioned upon acceptable right-of-way arrangements being consumatedo t Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the bill of C. E. Russell in the amount of $746.25 for materials furnished in the construction of a garbage truck bed be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the employment of the dragline for $7.50 per hour be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the hauling of 5,000 yards of shell by Frank Ottman at $•50 per yard to any point within the City be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the resignation of Miss Dorothy Tickers, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the employment of Mrs. Elizabeth Dominguez and Gilbert Herrera as Playground leaders in the Recreation Department at salaries of $90 and $50 per month, respectively, effective February 16, 19L40 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING February 22, 1944 10:00 A.M: i MAYCR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 150 palm trees at $1.25 each for the golf course be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of Jess McNeil Machinery Company for $112.60 me n for the repair of fuel pumps be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried. That the purchase of a 12 horsepower motor from the Cage Implement Company be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the labor scale for the Incinerator (Garbage Collectio and Disposal Department) as recommended by Howard Be Burns, Consulting Engineer,,be adopted, effective March 1,= Craneman Floor Foreman Head Charger Stokers Ash man & Truck Drivers Common Labor "Present Scale $0.85 per hour 3.50 per 8 hours 3.50 per 8 hours 3.50 per 8 hours 3.50 per 8 hours 3.50 per 8 hours Recommended Scale $0.85 per hour 4.50 per 8 hours 4.00 per 8 hours 4*00 per 8 hours 4*00 per 8 hours 3.50 per 8 hours" Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Howard Be Burns, Consulting Engineer, in the amount of $1100 for professional services rendered in connection with the operation of the Incinerator be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS r C" ' - City Secretary MAYOR REGULAR MEETING February 22, 19L4 5:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An ordinance was r ead av follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THS ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGE- MENT, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPNENT, USE HEIGHT AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORt DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH"; BEING ORDINANCE NO. 222, PASSED AND APPROVED BY_ < THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 30th DAY OF AUGUST, 1929, BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SECTION 304 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 222 BY ADDING 3o4 -B, TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 222 UNDER PART FOUR THEREOF UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF THIS AMENDED ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote& A. Co McCaughan < < Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye MAYOR REGULAR MEETING February 22, 19L4 5:00 P.M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An ordinance was r ead av follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THS ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGE- MENT, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPNENT, USE HEIGHT AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORt DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH"; BEING ORDINANCE NO. 222, PASSED AND APPROVED BY_ < THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 30th DAY OF AUGUST, 1929, BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SECTION 304 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 222 BY ADDING 3o4 -B, TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 222 UNDER PART FOUR THEREOF UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF THIS AMENDED ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote& A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read, as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TEE CITY TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE (PART OF GUGENEEIM PROPERTY) WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING TEIE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE INTEN- TIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance Was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following ordinances be approved as to form and ransmitted to the Federal Works Agency for' their approval, prior to formal action of the Cound is r A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING =WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENTS FROM AIKIN & HINMAN, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TIME ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY- THREE CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WATER WORKS IMPROVE- MENTS FROM AIKIN & HINMAN, AND EX- TENDING THE CONTRACT TINE SEVENTY- NINE CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the duration of the emergency and six months thereafter for the construction of a canteen at the mrth- east intersection of Starr & Water Streets. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur, and carried: That the bill of C. E. Russell Machine Works in the an ount of $%6.25 for materials furnished in the construction of a garbage truck body be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the installation of `7 fluorescent lighting fixtures in the Water & Gas Department at a cost of 0175 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of February 19, with reference to adjusting the assessment of the personal taxes of Be D. Tarleton, be adopted,and the tax"collec- for to effect collection on the said adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR, City of Corpus Christi, Texas ATTEST: City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING February 26, 1914 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried:, That the bill of C. E. Russell Machine Works in the amount of $917.42`for lhbor in the construction of a Garbage Truck body be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That George J. Barth be employed as a Special Officer in the Police Department for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of 145 per month, effective February 24, 191.,4. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL MEETING February 28, 191.4 3:30 P.M; MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, City Attorney Cox. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the City Attorney is authorised to prepare an ordinance for the purpose of amending an agreement between F. Bert Smith & Company, Columbian Securities Corporation of Texas, and J. R. Phillips Investment Company, Inc., and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, which amendment is for the purpose ct changing the maturity dates on 1r000.0a of City of Corpus Christi bonds sold by the City to said investment companies, which said original agreement was entered into on the 11th day of February, 1944* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Ruth Anne Glenn be employed as a Secretary in the Harbormaster Department at a salary of $90 per month, effective March 1, 1914. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Mary McGee be employed as a Secretary in the Purchasing Department at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective March 1, 19L4. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That upon the recommendation of W. A. Wakefield, Jr., Harb master, A. 0. Nettleman be dismissed from that department as his services are no longer satisfactory, with fifteen days notice, effective February 28, 1914. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES City Secretary DA YOR REGULAR MEETING February 290 1gLa 5:00 P. M. 0 0 Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City t Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: 0 AN ORDINANCE t AMENDING AN AGREEMENT BETYMEN F. BERT SMITH & COMPANY, COLUMBIAN SECURITIES CORPORATION OF TEXAS, AND J. R. PHILLIPS INVESTMENT COM- PANY, OMPANY, INC., PURCHASERS, AND THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR CERTAIN CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI,TAX BONDS 9,7NED BY SAID CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan r 'x Aye DA YOR REGULAR MEETING February 290 1gLa 5:00 P. M. 0 0 Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City t Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: 0 AN ORDINANCE t AMENDING AN AGREEMENT BETYMEN F. BERT SMITH & COMPANY, COLUMBIAN SECURITIES CORPORATION OF TEXAS, AND J. R. PHILLIPS INVESTMENT COM- PANY, OMPANY, INC., PURCHASERS, AND THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR CERTAIN CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI,TAX BONDS 9,7NED BY SAID CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance ms passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: Faustino Colmenero, be approved. I. That the Electrician's Bond of Faustino Colmenero, dba Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the journal sheets, trial balances, cash receipts and t 1. allowances, and cashiers+ stubs from 1938 through July 30, 1943, be destroyed in accordance with the recommendati of the Manager of the water & Gas Department and City Controller. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salaries of the f ollowing employees of the Water & Gas Department be increased, effective March 1: Mildred Thompson from $1140.00 to $155.00 Helen Lee " 125.00 " 1140.00 Pearl 01Neal " 100.00 " 110.00 Frances Ortiz " 85.00 " 95.00 Katherine Stillman " 135.00 "_ 1140.00 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: month, effective Marcy} 1, 19144. That the salary of August Albrecht be increased $15.00 per e Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salaries of the following employees be increased, effective March 1, 1914o Mrs. T. M. Gannaway be raised $10.00 Mrs. Nell Pereiera " " 25.00 Mercedes Olvideo " " 10.00 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mirqur and carried: That the purchase of 480 yards of carpet grass at $1.50 per yard for the Vater Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1721 of 36" and 3001 of 1811 concrete sewer pipe be authorized. e Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Harris Brister be employed as assistant Harbormaster at a salary of $115.00 per month, effective March 1, 1914* -Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur,and carriedz That the restrooms on the T -Heads be placed in working order. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS City Secretary MAYOR SPECIAL 'MEETING 0 March 3, 19L4 300 P. Me Members Presentx Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. The American Cast Iron Pipe Company submitted the only bid for a quantity of pipe. Their bid being: 3001 of 8" mechanical joint $1.32 l000l of 6" " •95 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 43 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried. That the tr&nsfer of $500.00 from. -J109 Sewer Fund to -J119 Oso Sewer Fund be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the League of Texas Municipalities in the amount of $250.00 for membership for the period of March 1, 1944, to February 28, 1945, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the follova ng persons be employed in the Fire Departmert for the duration of the emergency: Edmund Kadlecek, Fireman, at a salary of $150 per month, effective February 23, 191414. H. N. Stapleton, Fireman, at a salary of $ILA per month, effective March 1, 19144. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following employees in the Street Department be changed from unclassified to classified Service, effective December 16, 1943: Mike Guajardo Truck Driver Cipriano Guerra Henry Winn T. R. Branch Maxiamiama Martinez 90 F Elex Herrera Lupe Cordona Refino Silvas Manuel Benavides Willie Tate Amador Marcha Archie Tillie Leroy Taylor Pedro Caballero Frank Cortez Dario Delgado Chico Zepeda Santiago Randolph Julio Benavides Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: Truck Driver n " Sweeper Operator Truck Driver n " Guard , Truck Driver n n n n Roller Operator Concrete Man Broom Maker Loader Operator Truck giver That the transfer of approximately $20,000,received as,pre- r Smium on the sale of X61,000 City of Corpus Christi bonds recently consummated, from the Construction Fund to the Sinking Fund Accounts be authorizedo r t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the summer water rates be placed in effect Apri1j, and to continue until October 1, 1914. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the expenses of Be G. Moffett in the amount of $70.00 for the months of December and January be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the salaries of Mrs. L. Re Deck and Mrs. Dorothy Cagle be increased $15,00 per month, effective March 1, 1914* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried= That the salary of Guadalupe Gonzales be increased $10.00 per month, effective March 1, 1914. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 1,0001 of 4" black steel pipe be author- izede Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the wrapping of the aforementioned pipe be authorized. I Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of four fire extenguishers at an approxi- mate cost of $120,00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, s econded by Segrest and carried: That the repair of a garbage truck motor at a cost of $142, 60 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett, and carried: That the purchase of a 4" water meter be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 11001 of 6 x 9 steel cable be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the installation of acoustical tile in the Water & Gas Department at a cost of $527 be authorized. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COIV US CHRISTI, AN AGREEIMT WITH GEORGE CAVENES AND G. 0. HALE, FOR USING SPACE AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR REPAIR OF AIRPLANES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. Ae Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance w as passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan 'Aye Jose Mireur Aye Ede P. Williams Aye D. Ae Segrest Aye Be Ge Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows s: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISASTER AND DEFENSE COUNCIL TO RETURN TO THE ROY MURRAY MOTORS COMPANY THE 1938 FORD VEHICLE THAT SAID DISASTER AND DEFENSE COUN- CIL HAD RECEIVED UNDER A LOAN AGREE- MENT ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 19142; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye ` Ed. P. Willian s Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows t AN ORDINANCE APPROVING EXTRA WORK ON INCINERATOR AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SAME; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinancevas passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTt MAYOR City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING March 7, 1924 10:00 A. M 91' Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Cox. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the lease of M. G. Flynn, passed and approved by the City Council on February 4. 1944, to a space on the L -Head be terminated, effective February 29, 1914. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That I. M. Singer be employed as Assistant City Attorney at a salary of $250 per month, effective March 7, 1944. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That a charge of $2.50 per ton and $.50 minimum charge for J00 pounds or less be established for the disposal through the City Incinerator of all garpage originating beyohd the City Limits. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ` X&YOR ATTEST�� 1 - O f ` REGULAR MEETING - March 7, 194 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried; That Mozelle Lambert be employed in the Controller's Depart - meat at a salary of J125.00 per month, effective Marchl, 1944. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That William Keck be employed as a Pump Operator at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective March 1; and Urbano G. Garcia be employed as a meter reader at a salary of $120.0 per month, effective March 1, 1944. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That D. M. Hood and J. L. Davis be employed as night watchmen in the Parks Department at a salary of $85.00 per month each, effective March 1 and 4, respectively. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and oarrieds That Mrs. Margaret Wakefield be employed as assistant air- port Manager and Bookkeeper, effective on the resignation of Miss Pat Pate, at a salary of $150.00 per month. The following firms submitted bids for concrete reinforced storm sewer pipe= Acme Concrete Pipe Company -- 320 Lin. Ft. 18" Concrete Pipe, reinforced T.& G. 1.10 per ft. 320 " " 21n n n n a n a 1.30 n a 1065 " " �4" n n n » n n 1.55 a n Thomas Concrete Pipe Company -- 320 Lin. Ft. 18" Concrete Pipe, reinforced T.& G. 1.20 per ft. 320 Lin. " 21" " " n " " " 1o4O n n 1065 n n �4» n n n n a n 1.75 n a The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. $352.00 1x.16.00 1650.75 2 •75 3 384.00 148.00 1863.7 72695-75 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company sub- mitted March 3, for a quantity of cast iron pipe be accepted. Reports of the Fire and Engineering, Departments for the month of February were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the installation of tile flooring in the VD Clinic at an approximate cost of $120 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the repair of a tractor of the Garbage Department at a cost of $146.98 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 495 yards of shell at $.20 per yard be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 4,000 gallons of RC2 Asphalt oil it an approximate cost of $.07 per gallon be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 30 bunk pads for the Police Department at a cost of $5.00 each be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST - City Se6retary 0 SPECIAL MEETING March 9, 1944 10:00 A. M. PAYOR a Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest, and City Attorney Cox. t A number of commercial fishermen appeared before the Council in reference to dockage charges and delinquent rent. A rather extended discussion ensued relative to the problems of the fishermen and the payment of the statutory charges for dockage. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the ordinance pertaining to the charges for dockage of boats on the L -Head be amended so as the charges on the south side of the L -Head, effective March 1, be as follows Boats up to 2Dt in length 65.00 per month Boats over 20t and up to 30t in length 6.00 per month Boats 301 in length 7.00 per month Said ordinance to provide current rent to be paid in advance, and slips not to be chained or collection enforced until the expiration of 30 days after becoming due and payable, and further that the boat owners delinquent an the payment of their accounts have ten days in which to make satisfactory arrangements for payment. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of welding supplies for the Gas Department at an approximate cost of $200.00 pe authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the purchasing agent be authorized to make application to the Treasury Department for 3 additional automobiles. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carriedr That Virgil A. Morris be employed as a crane Operator at the Incinerator at $-85-per hour, effective February 15; and J. E. Lowry be,employed as a Special Officerfor the duration of the emergency at a salary of $145900 per month, effective March 6, 1914. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried, That Melvin Mills be employed as a Playground Leader in the Recreation Department at a salary of $50.00 per month, effective March 1, 1914* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried, That the resignation of Mrs. Christine Chevira, secretary in the Recreation Department, be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 0 t ATTEST: City Secretary L c MAYOR e SPECIAL MEETING March 10, 19J.4 11:30 a. m. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the Acme Concrete Pipe Company submitted March 7, for 3201 of 18" and 3201 of 21" concrete pipe, and the bid of the Thomas Concrete Pipe Company for 106r-1 0 of 24" concrete pipe also submitted March 7, be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of P. McDonald Biddison in the amount of 6924.21 for fees and expenses incident to the investigation and report of the gas system be approved and payment authoriz 1. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the payment to the Rosenbush Claim Agency of $16.50 for services rendered in the case of Thomas vs. City of Corpus Christi be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of the Dixon Tire Company in the amount of $234.35 for recapping of the street maintainer tires be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: Department be authorized. That the purdhase:,of 4 tires at a cost of $120.72 for the There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r —Y City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING March 11, 1914 10:00 a.m. 11 MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Cox, Assistant City Attorney Singer, Assistant City Engineer Stirman, City Engineer McCormick, County Judge Browning, County Commissioners Hall and Bryan, and County Engineer Curnette. The following firms submitted bids for the paving of the Memorial Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street from Morgan to Agnes Street: 1. Brown & Root, Inc. 2. Heldenfels Brothers 3. Aiken & Hinman The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and for tabulation. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate the purchase of 13 Ford V-8 automobiles from the United States Treasury Department. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That upon the recommendation of the City Zoning & Planning Commission, M. W. Cockran, Consulting Engineer, be employed to make a survey relative to post-war plans for an airport for a consideration of $2,000.00 and actual transportation costs. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR SPECIAL MEETING March 13, 19L4 3:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick, County Judge Browning, County Commissioners Bryan, Arnim, and Hall, County Auditor Wilde, County Engineer Carnutte. The following tabulation of bids for the paving of Memorial Hospital Boulevard and a portion of 19th Street were presented for consideration: CCNMCTOR REGULAR t ALTERNATE BID BID Brown & Root, Inc. $176.696.10 $202,220.30 Heldenfels Brothers 187,271.62 208,196.62 Aiken & Hinman 184,308.93 225,008.93 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried, That Brown & Root, Inc., being the lour bidder for the aforementioned paving, be awarded the contract on the basis of their alternate bid in accordance with contract documents to be prepared by the City and Cbunty Attorneys. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the final estimate of Aiken & Hinman in the amount of n +$27,959.76 for construction of the Treatment Plant at Calallen, designated as Project Tex 41-238 N, be approved and payment authorized, if and when funds are available. J. C. Blacknall Company submitted the only bid for two 12 Ton Doge trucks 135" Wheel -Base Chassis and Cab eq with 700-20 8 Ply Tires front and 825-20 10 Ply Dual rear, with Heavy Duty rear springs and Overload springs: 2 6 $1323.33 326116.66 OPA if increment, 25 months 4 $10.0625 2 a $251.56 503.12 Total two trucks 0149-78 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 148 hours as required by the City Charter, The Barnett Machinery Company submitted the only bid for one Elgin Model 20 motor pick-up street sweeper: $7,000.00 f. o. b. Elgin, I11. discount 2%,, 30 days. The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 1.48 hours as required by the City Charter. The following proposal in the form of a bid was submitted by the Procurement Division of the Treasury Department for 13 Ford V-8 deluxe four -door Sedans: unit price $1114.84, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 01 total $14,1.92.92 MAYOR ATTESTS fi\/Adlt,-� e- — City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING March 114., 191.414. 10300 a.m. FFA Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Rodolpho Rodriquez be employed as a rodman in the Engineering Department at a salary of 080.00 per month, effective March 6, 191414.. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Mrs. Katherine Campbell be employed as secretary in i the Recreation Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective March 13, 191.414.. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and c arrieds That J. S. Modlin be appointed to the Board of Plumbing Examiners, replacing J. B. Garrett who is in the armed services. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the MW or's nomi.ngtion for the reappointment of Finley Vinson and Joe Roscoe, and the appointment of William Neyland replacing Conrad Blucher, and David T. Peel to fill the unexpired term of Harold Carr, the latter two having removed from the City, be confirmed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 5,000 dog license tags at a cost of $187.50 be authorized. Motion by MIreur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following salaries in the Garage Department be authorized, effective March 16s Roman Skrauppa from $105 to $115 Juan Poses " 100 to 110 George Salyers " 125 to 150 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the estimates of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $1065.60 and $2400.00 for engineering services on the Project Tex 141-238 N be approved and pay- ment authorized. 4 An Ordinance was read as 'follows: t AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJOINING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. M reur Aye Ed. P.7Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Ce Yo Caughaa Aye Jos. M reur Ed. P.;Williams Aye Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LAYOR ATTEST: AAA1, City Secretary REGULAR MEETING March 144 19b4 5:00 P. M- rs Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Cox, City Attorney Cox, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Dr. Y. C. Smith, Dr. W. H. Gentry, and Dr. J. F. Pilcher, representing the Medical Society, J. F. DeNeve and Irving Peterson appeared before the Council in reference to the enforcement of the recently enacted Health Ordinance. A rather lengthy discussion ensued and the committee was advised by the Council that the primary interest of the Council was to provide the maximum protection to the Public at a minimum cost and inconvenience to the parties involved. It was suggested that the Medical Society submit their recommendations concerning the Ordinance in writing after a meeting of the Medical Society meeting at 8 p. m., this date, to the Council for consideration. An Ordinance was read as followa s AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJOINING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THEE= A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of David Bell, Cook for the Stockade, be increased $10.00 per month, effective March 16, 19" Motion by Willisas, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Atlee McCampbell, Judge of the Corporatio Court, be increased from $160.00 to 6200.00 per month, effective on the beginning of the holding of two sessions of court per day. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of pipe fittings at an appro imate cost of $300.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 2 pumps for the Sewer Department at an approximate cost of $700.00 be authorised. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6,000 square feet of hardware cloth for the Typhus Control Project at an approximate cost of $200.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 4,000 gallons of RC2 road oil be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 2,192 yards of shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* AT TEST r City ore ary SPECIAL MEETING March 16, 19L4 10:00 a. m. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Mrs. Vida Lester and Mrs. Nettie Beech, Water & Gas Department, be increased $15.00 and $10 per month, respectively, effective March 16, 191.4* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salaries of Lloyd Clarkson sed Mary Lou Priour, Engineering Department, be increased $15.00 and $20.00 per month, respectively, effective March 16, 19L14. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bid of the Treasury Department for the sale of 13 automobiles to the City Submitted March 13, be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the payment for 9 of the foregoing automobiles amounting to $10,033.56 be paid for out of the Civilian Defense Budget to be reimbursed to the extent of the sale of the 9 used cars of the Police Department. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the payment for 4 automobiles purchased from the Treasury Department be made in the amount of $2,229.68 out of #104 Water Fund and a like amount out of the -J106 Gas Fund. 3 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the Barnett Machinery Company for one Elgin street sweeper submitted March 13,be accepted. It Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 6 joints of 8" pipe at an approximate cost of $180 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That thepurchase of 7001 of 3" steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bills of C. E. Burns in the amount of $230.50 arad $125.50 for welding be approved and p@Lyment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bid of J. Co Blacknall Company submitted March 13, for two 1i Ton Dodge Trucks be accepted. A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE AYERS STREET PAVING CON- TRACT AND TICK SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLO- RADO AVENUE) PAVING CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, TERAS, AND BROWN & ROOT INC., AND EXPRESS- ING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY THAT SUCH CONTRACTS ARE STILL IN FORCE; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rulevas suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolutionvas passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett A Resolutionvas read as follows s 1. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WATER WCRKS IMPROVEMENTS FROM AIKIN & HINMAN, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TIME ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE CONSECU- TIVE CALENDAR DAYS; AND DECLIRING AN EMER- CENCY. t The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolutionvas passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Josl Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, wconded by Mireur and carried: That the enlargement of the golf shop at the Oso Beach Munici- pal Golf Course at an approximate cost of $165.00 be authorised. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. a ATTESTs ty ecretary SPECIAL MEETING March 17, 1914 5 r00 P. M MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. + Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the employment of th1.e following persons in the Water and Gas Department be authorizeda C. W. Smith C. W. Floyd Rowland Harris as Pump Operator as,Watchman as Utility Man An Ordinance was read as follows: at $125.00 effective March 8, 19L4 at 110.00 " March 8, 19" at 150.00 " March 160 1914 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING TBE BID OF BROWN & ROOT, INC. AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF TBE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BRMN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE IMPROVE - L= OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EIGBTY FOOT BOULE- VARD STREET, FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF TBE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GROUNDS, AND NINETEENTH STREET, FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF ACNES STREET, MAKING APPROPRIA- TIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos., Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Legal Department be authorized to amend the Fire Ordinance to permit the temporary construction of a structure on Block 3, Water Beach Addition, to be used as a night club. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That Myers & Noyes, consulting engineers, be authorized to advertise for bids for the salvage of an 8" main on Texas Avenue and the replacement of the water lines to serve the industrial area, estimated to cost $55,000.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 50 water meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the payment of ,21}6.50 to W. L. D. Winship for alleged damages to a crop caused by a drainage condition created by the construction of the 36" water line from Calallen. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTE�S s � � - -- E ' MAYOR REGULAR MEETING March 21, 19L4 5s00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, and Segrest, Assistant City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick, andChief of Police Klett. Emil Biel, Irving Peterson and J. F. DeNeve appeared before the Council in reference to the recently enacted Health Ordinance and the hardships they alleged that same would impose upon their businesses and others involved in the application of the ordinance. The matter was discussed at length, and they were advised that a report and recommendations of the Medical Society had just been received, and the entire matter would be taken under advisement with the view of determining the practical application of said ordinance. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Newhern Xe L. Andrews be employed as a Special Officer for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of 5145900 per month, effective March 17, 1%4 - Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Doris Jean Rathman be employed as a stenographer in the Engineering Department at a salary of 5100.00 per month, effective March 20, 191. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the following persons be employeds Ruth Osborn as Chemist in the Swere Depaetment at $160.00 per month, effective March 10, 19L4. Vida Lester as Asstt. File Clerk in the Water & Gas Department at $100.00 per month, effective 11arch 21,1 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the recommendation of City Attorney Cox that a payment of $500.00 be made to John R. Bryant in accordance with the terms of his contract for the codification of the City Ordinances be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of two additional water lines in addition to the construction authori March 17, 19L4# (1). A 12" line on Mussett Street from Brownlee to Staples, and on Staples from Mussett to Blucher (2). A 16" line on Laredo Street from South Alameda To Tancahua. Estimated aggregate cost of the three projects being $78,000.00. An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER TO ACCEPT, APPROVE AND EXTEND A CONTRACT OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1943, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND GENERAL CHEMICAL COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following votes An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ELGIN SWEEPER COM- PANY; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ELGIN SWEEPER COM- PANY; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye 100 The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGE- MENT, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE HEIGHT AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH"; BEING ORDINANCE NO. 222 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 30TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1929, AS FORMERLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1647, DATED THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1944, BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SECTION 304 -B TO INCLUDE "OTHER STRUCTURES" AS WELL AS BUILDINGS, AND TO INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS NAVAL PERSaML; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN REQUIREMTS OF SAID ORDI- NANCE NO. 222 UNDER PART FOUR THEREOF UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FROM DATE OF THIS AMENDED ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes. A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of a tas welding machine with attachments at a cost of $626.90 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 8 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams, and carrieds That the proposition of the Co H. Cleveland and Reynolds Gas Regulating Company to install 3 gas regulator controls at a cost of $500.00 each, the guarantee to comply with certain specifications, be accepted --the detailed contract be drawn by the Legal Department and entered into at a later date. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried:: That the expenses of Co B. Ross, George Conolly and several policemen, incident to the delivery of 13 automobiles from San Antonio, recently purchased from the Treasury Department, estimated at $100.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the advertising for bids for certain Sewer Disposal Plant Equipment, replacing worn-out parts, estimated between $13,000.00 and $14,500#00, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: s City Secretary ' SPECIAL MEETING March 22, 191.E 10:00 A. M• Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Williams, Moffett and Segrest, and Assistant City Attorney 141 Singer. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Minutes from February 8 to March 20, inclusive,lbe approved. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the testimony of Joe Busker, Policeman, in connection with the investigation of Patrolman M. G. Hill regarding his eo;tduet as an Officer, March 19, 1944* at about 2200 A. M. (Gabriel Lozano Incident), be acknowledged before a N 0 otary Public and a copy be filed with the City Secretary. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of repairs andparts at a cost of $129.62 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried& That the purchase of 5,000' of 1" wrapped steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and unanimously carried: That Patrolman M. C. Hill ok the Police Depart- ment be suspended and relieved of his duties for violation of Article Ten, Section 5-c and 5-e of the Civil Service rules and regulations on March 19, 1%4 (Gabriel Lozano incident). Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the acceptance of a deed for a one acre, more or less, tract of ground for a dumping ground from R. L. Faltinson et al, for a consideration of $150.00 fie authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING March 22, 191.E 400 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the insurance of City Employees be continued with the Occidental Life Insurance Company of California. Motion by M ffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 13 trees for replacing trees in the 0 Woods of Remembrance Park, sponsored by Mrs. Frank DeGarmo, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That Betty Jo.O'Neill be employed as a stenographer in the Police Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, effective March 21, 1914. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That tete personal taxes of the Ideal Beauty Shop for the years 1931s 1934, 1935 and 1936, as recommended by the City Attorney, March 17, 1944, be adjusted, and the tax collector authorized to proceed with collection in accordance therewith. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the personal taxes of the Ideal Market for the years 1929 to 1937, inclusive, be adjusted in accordance with the recommendation of the Legal Department of March 20, 19L4, and the Tax Collector be authorized to proceed with collection on the adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary 0 SPECIAL MEETING March 24, 19W 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, and Segrest, and Assistant City Attorney Singer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the action of the Council of March 21, in the acceptance of a proposition by the C. H. Cleveland and Reynolds Gas Regulator Company to install gas flow control units in 102 the gas system be rescinded. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CON- TRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, AND C. H. CLEVELAND AND REYNOLDS GAS REGULATOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE REYNOLDS -CLEVELAND FLON CONTROL UNIT; AND EECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes 4 A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent t The above ordinance was passed by the following votes e A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Jesse R. Lowe, superintendent of the Gas Distribution System be authorised to attend a Gas Operation School in Oklahoma City, June 2, 3, 4. and 5th; City assuming the actual expenses. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bill of the Massey Pipe Line Company in the amount of J110 be approved and pgyment authorised. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of the Jess McNeill Machinery Company in the amount of $532.19 for repairs to street maintainer be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. c � M MAYOR ATTEST: Ci y Secretary SPECIAL ]MEETING March 25, 1944 11&00 A. M Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE YAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLIER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CON- TRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, AND CH. CIEVELAND AND REYNOLDS GAS REGULATOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF C4E REYNOLDS -CLEVELAND FLOVP CONTROL UNIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: ' A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent n r There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City ecretary SPECIAL MEETING March 27, lA4 11:00 A. M Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. An Ordinancewas read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLIER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ONEEHAIF OF SAID CITY A CON- TRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, AND C. H. CLEVELAND AND REYNOLDS GAS REGULATOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE REYNOLDS -CLEVELAND FLOW CONTROL UNIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; City Secretary REGULAR MEETING March 28, 1944 5:00 P. M. Kill MAYOR , Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Assistant City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND ,THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF ,OF SAID CITY A CONTWT BY AND BEri7EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND C. H. CLEVELAND AND REYNOLDS GAS REGULATOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE REYNOLDS - CLEVELAND FLOW` CONTROL UNIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter 1 104 i A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO H. J. CLOSTERMAN, TRUSTEE; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That thepayment of $73.40 to Porter Thomas for damages to his 1937 Chevrolet automobile, alleged to have occurred at about 9:00 P. M., March 17, 1944, by running into a storm sewer ditch on Hoffman Street, be authorized. Mr. J. S. Holman appeared before the Council protesting the granting of a permit for the erection of a night club at the southeast intersection of Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard. He voiced rather strenuous objections, stating that such construction and the operation of such a business would depreciate the value of their property for residential purposes. He was advised that the Zoning laws in the City would necessarXly govern such action, and that the City Council would enforce the regulations as prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance in reference to his protest. He also requested that some action be taken to relieve a bad drainage condition in the vicinity of his property on Shell Road; he was advised that this matter had been under consideration for some time, and efforts have been made by the Engineering Department to obtain the necessary right-of-way for the purpose. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Mayor's nomination for reappointment, for a two year term beginning April 5, of John T. Wright, Milton B . Clapp, and John N. Barnes as members of the Housing Authority be confirmed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried= That the sum of $50.00 be appropriated to assist in defray- ing the expenses of the convention of the Welfare Workers Meeting in this City, May 12 and 13. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 1,000t of 2" wrapped steel pipe be I authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the several bills of Brovrn and Root, Inc., aggregating $7500.00 for drainage on Lawnview and the streets in the vicinity be approved and payment authorized (by agree- ment between the City and County Engineers; County is to reimburse the City for this expense). Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of June Murch, secretary in the Health .I1 Department, be increased from 5115 to $125 per month, effective March 16, 1944. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That a Taxicab Drivers License for W. L. Barnett be authorized subject to the usual investigation by the Taxicab Inspector as provided by the Ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. oe .. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING March 29, 1944 11:30 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the appropriation for the Contingent Expense as aet up in the current budget be reduced $14,500.00 and that the Hospital Operation Expense be increased by the sane amount. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That negotiations be authorized for the purchase of a tract of land containing 1 acre more or less, lying parallel and east of 19th Street and north of Comanche Street, and also Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Brennan Wabdivision for street and drainage purposes. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r t City Secretary r SPECIAL MEETING March 31, 1914 11:00 A. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Assistant City Attorney Singer and City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, E. L. King be granted a 050.00 per month car allowance, effective March 20, 1944. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $9,900.48 for gas purchased for the period of 2/21 to 3/20, inclusive, be approved and payment author- ized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Williams, s econded by Moffett and carrieds That the repair of a tractor for the Garbage Department at an estimated cost of $204 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, ssoonded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 5 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a water valve for the Calallen Plant at a cost of $238.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to sell a dunk car t bearing current License No. 523-347 for the sum of $20.00. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Mayor's nomination and appointment of I. M. Singer as City Attorney at a salary of $400.00 per month, effective April 1, be confirmed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest andcarrieds That the expenses of Hodge Thompson, Assistant City Attorney, to San Antonio to secure right-of-way for 19th Street, estimated at $15.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the employment of J. B. Dodd as Instrument Man in the Engineering Department at a salary of $175.00 per month, effective April 1, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ary t SPECIAL MEETING April 3, 1944 1OsO0 A. M. Members Presentr Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. 106 Dr. R. S. Lloyd, Director of the City -County Health Unit, Dr. William P. Scarlett, surgeon of the United States Public Health Service and chief of the VD control program in Nueces and Kleberg Counties, and Dr. J. F. Pilcher of the Pilcher Laboratories, met w3,th the Council in reference to the recently enacted Health and Food Handler's Ordinance. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the practical application and enforcement of the Ordinance. The Mayor reaffirmed the attitude of the Council that the Council was interested in ottaining the maximum pro- tection to the health of the Public at the minimum expense and hardship on those involved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Drs. Lloyd and Scarlett be authorized to meet with the committee of the Medical Society with the viewof working out some method of placing the ordinance into effect and to satisfy ob jectiQns thus far raised. 1. < t Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to make application for a priority to purchase four pumpers and one aerial truck for the Fire Department. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor's nomination and appointment of W. C. Echols as a member of the Board of Adjustment, replacing George Clower who removed from the City, be confirmed. The following firms submitted a bid for 20000' of V piper COMPANY DELIVERY SHIPPING POINT TERMS PRICE San Antonio Machine 1 day Corpus Christi 2/10/30 $54.76 C' & Supply Company Standard Oil Field IL Supply Company 1 day Houston Net $52..04 C' plus 41X per curt. Plumbing Supply Co.' 10 to 15 days Corpus'Christi V. $.4949 per foot Standard Sanitary 30 days Corpus Christi 2y $54.77 CFT ,Mfg. Co. " t Alamo Iron Works 60 days Corpus Christi 2110130 $54.76 C'(Total-W61095.20) The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours asprequired by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTESTS t City Secretary REGULAR MEETING April 4, 1944 5x00 P. M. . Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, Assistant City Engineer Stirman, and Chief of Police Klett. t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried= That the surety bond of I. M. Singer, City Attorney, be approved. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Myers ail Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $3,000 for work on Plans and Specifications, res Bay Front Storm Sewers, in accordance with con- t tract dated 'December 14, 19L2, be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Department for the month of March were presented and ordered filed. �< 'Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bill of W. M. Neyland in the amount of 3115.00 representing one-half of the expenses incurred during the year 1943 as City and County Highway Representative xbe approved and payment authorized. B J -11--An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING AND AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A. D. 1944, CAPTIONEDr " ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWN & SOOT INC. AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON i ght BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BErNEEN THE CITY OF CCEPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BRONN & ROOT, INC., 'FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF TIME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EIGHTY FOOT BOULE- VARD STREET, FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GROUNDS, AND NINETEENTH STREET, FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF MCRGAN STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF AGNES STREET; MAKING APPROP- RIATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AND DECLARING AN ETERGENCY." BY CORRECTING AND AMENDING A PORTION OF SUBDIVISION "b" OF PARAGRAPH 5, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION AS HEREIN SET OUT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Yireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Josi Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BEMSEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND M. W. COCHRAN, A REGISTERED PRO- FESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER, FCR SERVICES AS AN AIRFIELD CONSULTkNT, AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the expenses of Chief of Police Klett and three Traffic Sergeants to attending a Traffic Safety Convention in Dallas, May 9th and 10th, be approved. Motion by Mzreur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to offer the Servelr Electrolux formerly used in the Control Center for sale to the County for the new Juvenile Center. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of C. Be Ross, assistant Purchasing Agent, in the amount of $14.70 for expenses to Galveston in connection with the purchase of sometrucks for the variouw City Departments be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor's Nomination and appointment of W. P. Harmon as a member of the Plumberst Examining Board be ratified. There being no further business, -the meeting adjourned. ATTESTs r City Secretary ` SPECIAL MEETING April 5, 1914 10.00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners,Mireur, Williams and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engine McCormick andAssistant City Engineer Stirman. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the transfer of $1,000 from -f109 Sewer Fund to f119 Oso Sewer Fund to be repaid when funds are available be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 75 Emsco Gas Meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of lOm gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company submitted April 3 for 2,0001 of pipe be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Mariano Castaneda be employed in the Park Department as a Watchman at a salary of $85.00 per month, effective April 1, 1914. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney to adjust the assessment of personal taxes of Owen D. Cox for the years 1938 to 1942, inclusive, be adopted, and the Tax Collector be instructed to proceed with collection on the adjusted basis. Motion by Mi.reur,seconded by Moffett and carried: That the traveling expenses of Commissioner B. G. Moffett for the months of February and March, aggregating 070, be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS City Secretary REGULAR MEETING April 11, 19" 5 s 00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett: An Ordinance was read as follows: J AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION,PROVIDING OFFICERS TBEREFOR, DEFINING THEIR POr'UERS AND 'DUTIES; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PRO- CESSES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDINANCE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION ORDINANCE; DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 11 day of April , 1%4, by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. F. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as followms AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1651 PASSED AIM APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 3rd DAY OF MARCH, 19" RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 497 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIR- ECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AGREELENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND GEORGE CAVENES AND G. 0, HALE FOR USING SPACE AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR REPAIR OF AIRPLANES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Ay¢ D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the final estimate ofAikin & Hinman in the an ount of $6,989.65 for construction work on the Pumping and Filtration Plant, Project Tex 41-238 AN, be approved and authorized. Motion by Mireur,saconded by Moffett and oarrieds That Curry Blue be employed as a mechanic in the Garage Depart- ment at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective April 6, 1944. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andaarrieds That Albett Shaffer be employed as a serviceman in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $140.00 per month, effective April 1, 19" Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried. That Betty Thompson be employed as a Clearance Officer at the Airport at a salary of $4.00 per day, effective April 1, 19140 Commissioner Moffett presented a letter of resignation of W. U. Paul, Manager of the Airport. The matter was taken under advisement. An Ordinance was read as follows. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1634 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERAS, ON THE 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1943, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 PAGE L44 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CE[RISTI, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TBE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND GREAT SOUTHERN CORPOR- ATION, FOR THE SALE OF WATER FROM THE CITY TO CORPOR- ATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rulewas suspended by the following votes The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes R A. C. McCaughan A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Jos. Mireur Aye - Ed. P. Williams Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes R A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye - Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of approximately 100 loads of dirt at an estimated price of $1.00 per load for the Incinerator grounds be authorized Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Ike Elliff be given a car allowance of $25.00 per month, effective April 1, 1%40 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried. That the following persons be employed in the Recreation Departments Clennie Kilgore, Special activities Director Ruth Mary Price, Frankie Ben Clarke, Antonio Ornelas, " " and Music Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: part time $45.00 per month 45.00 " a 45.00 " " .50 per hour effective April 1, 1944 " April 1, 191.x4 " April 1, 1944 " March 27, 1914 That the purchase of 50 water meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the wrapping of 2,000 feet of pipe by the Pipe Line Service Company for the Gas Department be authorized. 110 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 2 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 3,000 feet of 2" black steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the wrapping of th eoforementioned pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of the following property be authorizeds 11 acres, more or less, lying north of Comanche and paralleling the Wissouri Pacific properties for a consideration of $1750.00 Lots 3,45, Block 1, Brennan Addition; all of Block 4, -except Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Brennan Addition; all of Blocks 5, 6, 70 and 8, Brennan Addition; for a consideration of $12,500.00 These properties required for a street and drainage purposes for 19th Street. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ciitySecretary I_.. - SPECIAL MEETING April 12, 1914 10:15 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the J. W. France Company be employed to provide ditching and welding for the gas lines to serve San Diego Addition at an estimated cost of $500.00. The Dorr Company submitted the only bid for distributors for trickling filters and appurtenances at a price of $12,120.00 f.o.b. Corpus Christi. The bid was ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of two 12 x 28 tractor tires from Sears and Roebuck & Company at a cost of $116.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.F MA ATTEST: r City Secretary ' SPECIAL MEETING April 12, 1914 10:30 A. M. �� ma :fir' MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, and Moffett, County -Judge Browning, County Commissioners Arnim, Risinger, Hall and Bryan, and County Auditor Wilde; members of the Hospital Committee com- posed of Ed Rhea, Frank Sparks, Mark Welch, H. F. Hammond, administrator, M. G. Eckhardt, coordinator, and Victor Brock, architect. Chairman Rhea of the Hospital Committee stated that the purpose of the meeting was to report to the governmental i bodies the *status of the construction of the Memorial Hospital, the anticipated opening date and the operating z budget. The division of cost of operating the hospital was discussed at length, it being determined that the said cost should be shared equally between the County and City. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the sum of $4,176.00 be t ransferrOd monthly to the Hospital Operating Fund as an estimated one-half of the operating deficit. Lotion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the appropriation and payment of $7500.00 to the Hospital Construction Fund be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireuraand unanimously carried (Commissioners' Court voicing their approval): That the members of the Hospital Committee and all persons connected with the construction and operation of the 10 Memorial Hospital be commended for their unselfish and splendid service renderedtoward the accomplishment oft City -County Hospital. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTs Cit— y Seelretary �/ Q SPECIAL MEETING April 14, 1914 10:00 A. aft. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of a water line to serve the Great Southern and Southern Alkali vicinity, and to increase service on Laredo and Mussett Streets: Brown & Root, Inc. Aikin & Hinman The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours,and in the interum the bids will be tabulated. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the sum of $100 be appropriated to finish beautifying the Shoreline II. S. 0. grounds (this request was presented by Mrs. Armstrong Price and Mrs. S. L. Coleman, members of the Local Garden Club.). Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of F. G. Cech Company in the amount of $331.4..00 for the repair of a station wagon body of the Engineering Department be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 2 carloads of lime for the Water Dep went be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mirsur and carried: That the purchase of 2 carloads of topping material forthe Street Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the advertising for bids on a 65 foot aerial truck and 1.4. pumpers for the Fire Department subject to the approval of the voters by an election to be submitted be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and a arrieds That the purchase of a sludge disintegrator at Na cost of $983.38 subject to a preference rating being obtained be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the sum of $52.50 be appropriated for the purchase of a quantity of tobacco for overseas Service persomzel be authorized. A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENTS FROM AIKIN & HINMAN, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TIME SEVENTY-NINE CON- SECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Afire Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bid of the Dorr Company submitted April 12, for sewer distributors and appurtenances be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretaryl SPECIAL MEETING April 17, 19h4 10:30 A. M. IiTf ` 6:' Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Williams and Moffett. Myers & Noyes, consulting engineers, submitted a tabulation for the bid received April 1la.for the construction of a water line to serve the Great Southern and Southern Alkali industrial area and increase the service on Laredo and Mussett Streets: Brown & Root, Inc. Aikin & Hinman $79,555.51 82,932.97 On the basis of these bids, it being recommended that the award be made to Brown & Root, Inc. A Resolution was read as followst A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWN & ROOT, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS WATER LINES WITH APPURTENANCES IN THE SOMMERN ALKALI AREA, MUSSETT AND LAREDO STREETS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CI TY AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SAID CITY AND BROWN AND ROOT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS WATERLINES AND APPURTENANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. Ap Segrest, Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CCUTRACT BY AND BETWEEN MYERS AND NOYES, CONSULTING ENG- INEERS, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SUPERCEDING CONTRACT NO. 574, DATED DECEMBER 14, 19L2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ede, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF DOGS WITHIN THE CITY LINTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR EACH DOG KEPT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND PROVIDING A FEE THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS CREATING THE HUMAND DEPARTNENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DOGS; PROVIDING FOR THE SAFEGUARD OF THE PUBLIC BY PROCLAMATION PRO- HIBITING DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE DURING PERIOD OF PRO- CLAMATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREZ ►PITH AND CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the following persons be employed in the Water & Gas Departments: Robert A. Votaw, Sr. Watchman $115.00 per month effective April 15, 19L4 Esom Sexton Pump Operator 150.00 " " " April 16, 19L4 Francisco Castillo " " 125.00 " " " April 1, 1914 H. A. Brisco Watchman 110.00 " " " Ail 1, 19144 John M. Palmer " 115.00 " " " gril 15, 1944 Charles H. Atkinson " 115.00 " " " April 15, 191.4 Marion W. Hearn " 115.00 " " " April 15, 191;4 Be J. Hiner Foreman 135.00 "" " April 12, 19141 Genaro Diaz Motor Cleaner 120.00 " " " April 12, 191,414 (The first four are new employees, and the last five are being changed from unclassified to classified service.) Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 3 dozen light globes for the Play- ground parks at a cost of $120.00 be authorized. L Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of one 3" gas meter be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams (Mireur voting Nay) and carried: That the salary of W. U. Paul,be from $225.00 to $325.00 per month and his car allowance be increased from $25.00 to $75.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS City Secretary REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1914 5s00 P. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Ireland McClure (Colored) appeared before the C regarding the restoration of his taxicab Driver's action of the Taxicab Inspector was sustained. 1 in an appeal from the action of the Taxicab Inspector ense. Evidence was submitted by both parties and the Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the transfer of $1,000 from #102 Current Fund to f118 Traffic Fund be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried Departments. That April 21 be observed as a holiday for all City . Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried:That the purchase of 18i yards of concrete for curbingom 114 Lower Broadway between Taylor and Twigg Streets be authorized. Motion by Moffett,asoonded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 3 carloads of asphalt topping material be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Will -ams and carried: That the purchase of one carload of caliche be authorized. I r An Ordinance was read as follows* AN ORDINANCE SETTING UP, CREATING, AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO TWENTY (20) WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOL)NDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDI- NANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 22, 194 10:30 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Camunissioners Mireur and Williams. An Ordinance was read as follows t AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO T71ENTY (20) BOND ELECTION PRECINCTS, FOR AND IN WHICH ALL MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY, AND TO BE KNOWN AS BOND ELECTION PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE (1), TWO (2)0 THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8), NINE (9), TEN (10), ELEVEN (11), TWELVE (12), THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14), FIFTEEN (15), SIXTEEN (16), SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), NINE* TEEN (19), and TWENTY (20); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HNEWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinanceyas passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That thedsalary of Aileen Harder be increased $10.00 per month, effective May 1, 19449 115 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 2 carloads of lime be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: Chat the priming and distribution of inserts relative to the recently enacted Dog Ordinance through the Water and Gas Department be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING April 25, 1944 5:00 P. M. I i• Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS -CHRISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE FOLLOMG BCNDSs $275,000 GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING, IMPROV- ING AND REHABILITATING THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND $125,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT BONDS FOR THE PURR POSE OF PURCHASING SITES AND BUILDING FIRE STATIONS AND ACQUIRING FOR THE CITY FIRE DE- PARTMENT FIRE APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, VE- HICLES AND ACCESSORIES; ALL OF SAID BONDS TO BE TAX SUPPORTED BONDS; AND DECLARING AN. EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan- Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the follovnng voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of Carlos Cunningham as Assistant Chemist for the duration of the Emergency in the Water Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective April 19, 191x4, be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and earr�ed: That Paul Maloney be employed as a Special Officer for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of $11.5.00 per month, effective April 19, 19140 t f Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salaries of the following employees be authorized, t effective May 1, 1944s Mrs. Viola Boyd Secfy. to Jno. Cunningham from $110.00 to $125.00 per month Jesus Arispe Water Meter Service " 125.00 to 144.00 Zac Martinez Gas Meter Service " 125.00 to 11.0.00 Antonio Flores Service Helper t " 110.00 to 120.00 R. C. Frank Reader " 130.00 to 135.00 Toms Morabs " " 125.00 to 135.00 Juan Rodriquez " " 125.00 to 135.00 Motion by Nareur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salaries of Leona Marrymee and C. Be Ross be increa $10.00 and $15.00, respectively, effective May 1, 19t4. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That E. A. McAnally, mechanic in the Street Department be given a $25.00 per month car allowance, effective May 1, 19t4. t Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the appropriation of $50.00 authorized March 28,to t assist in the expense of the convention of the Welfare Workers, originally scheduled for May 12 and 13, be payable t 116 when the convention is held at some later date. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the following persons be employed in the Recreation Department: Lester Shelton at $50.00 per month effective April 15, 1944 Edwin Norwood " 75.00 per -month effective April 15, 191414. Felicia Papernow " 50.00 per month effective April 15, 19141.4 Elarine Regner " 45.00 per month effective April 15, 1944 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 19.69 yards of concrete be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of one carload of RC Road Oil be authorized Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 2 carloads of asphalt be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 3 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of some attachments for a tapping machine at a cost of $120.00 be a uthorizedl (in the Water and Gas Department). Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried; ' That the purchase of a mowing machine at a cost of $120.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST, r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 28, 1944 10:00 A. M. 3 Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following advertisements be authorized# Lion's Club Minstrel $35.00 "E1 Progresso" 35.00 "E1 Paladin" 7.50 The following firms submitted a bid for a 90 day supply of gasoliner COMPANY PRICE MAXIMUM MINIMUM LESS TAX The Texas Star Oil Company 72¢ Guaranteed Guaranteed Mann-Hefley Oil Company 8/ Guaranteed Guaranteed Crystal Petroleum Company 8X Guaranteed Guaranteed Independent Oil Company 8¢i Guaranteed Guaranteed Ray West Guaranteed Guaranteed The Texas Company 8 Guaranteed Guaranteed Sinclair Refining Company Guaranteed Guaranteed Gulf Oil Corporation 8 Guaranteed Guaranteed Magnolia Petroleum Company Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Osage Oil Company 8 Guaranteed Not Guaranteed I. The bids were orddredoto lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarrieds That the office hours of 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 po me be observeg 01 n effective May, 1, 19144. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedi That the actual traveling and hotel expenses of Glen Deason and Frank Fundling to attending the Plumbers Convention in San Antonio, May 1 and 2, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the actual expenses of W. U. Paul to eatten-ding the Third Wartime Aviation Planning Conference in College Station, May 1, 2, and 3, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That R. S. Colley, City Planner, be given a $25.00 per month car allowance, effective April 1, 19144. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried' That the purchase of six court dockets at a cost of $230.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the employment of Jesse Polk and Ben Melton in the Street Cleaning Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, effective April 16, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the consummation of negotiations for property for the widening of 19th Street, owned by Mrs, Riney, et al, be authorized subject to the other owners executing the conveyance. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: allowance, effective April 16, 191.x.. a That Calvin Noakes be given a 050.00 per month car 117 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney relative to the adjustment of personal taxes for the McGregor Tire and Storage Company for the Year 191x2 be adopted, and the Tax Collector authorized to effect collection on said adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: "/A� I V_ - City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 29, 1%4 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of J. W. France for boring under Port Avenue for utility lines to serve San Diego Addition be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the installation of two drinking fountains at the Oso Municipal Golf Course at a cost of $110.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedr That the purchase of 1,500 feet of 3/4" pipe at a cost of $225.00 be authorized. "% Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried. That the purchase of 20 storm sewer inlets at a cost of $5.50 each be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the employment of Anne Booe as a Clerk -Typist, part time, for the Civil Service Department at a salary of $30.00 per month, effective May 1, be authorized. The following firms submitted bids for four ?50 gallon pumpers and one 65 foot aerial ladder trucks TABULATION OF BIDS ON 65 FT. AERIAL LADDER TRUCK BID PRICE BIDDER BID PRICE DISC. AMT. OF NET PRICE EQUIPPED DISCOUNT $3 .,800.00 2f $696.00 M104.00 *1 Peter Pirsch & Sons 15,000.00 2% $300.00 14,700.00 Seagraves Corporation 16,416.00 2% 328.52 16,087.68 American LaFrance 18,446.00 -- 368.12 18,037.88 *1 Peter Pirsch offers additional flat discount of $500 if awarded contract on all five units. ALTERNATE BID OF AMERICAN LA FRANCE FOAMITE CORPORATION BIDDER BID PRICE DISC. AMT. OF NET PRICE DISCOUNT American LaFrance 16,406.00 328.12 160077.88 TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON FOUR 750 GAL. PUMPERS BIDDER BID PRICE DISC. AMP. OF NET PRC CE r DISCOUIv'T Peter Pirsch $3 .,800.00 2f $696.00 M104.00 Gillespie Buick Co. (Mack -International) 38,%4.48 -- 2100.00 36434.48 Seagfayes Corporation 34,L40.00 21. 688.00 33712.00 American LaFrance 34. x00.00 2% 688.00 33712.00 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 1, 19L4 1100 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest an& Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Mireur, s econded by Moffett and carried: That the bid of the Texas Star Oil Company submitted April 28, for a 90 day supply of gasoline be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and c arrieds That the bid of the American LaFrance Foamite Corporation for four 750 gallon pumpers and one 65 foot aerial ladder truck of the short wheel base type, submitted April 29, be accepted subject to funds being made available for the purchase thereof to be Voted upon May 20 by the elector e. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the payment of x.50 to the Junior Chamber of Commerce to defray one-half of the deficit of the Pan American Day Celebration be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the enployment of Joe Roscoe, J. W. Bermingham, and D. H. Best as members of the Board of Equalization for the current year and the payment of $1,000.00 for their services be authorised. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: �*V City Secretary REGULAR MEETING May 2, 19L4 5:00 P. M. MAYCR Members Present: Mayor MoCaughan,`Commi.ssioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, Assistant City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett, Commissioner Williams offered the following resolutions "Whereas, there has been filed with the Federal Works Agency in behalf of Cityof Corpus Christi, Texas, (herein called the "Owner"), an application for Federal assistance under the War Public Works program, and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting by and through the Federal Works Administrator, has transmitted to the Owner an Offer of Federal assistance in connection with the publio works referred to in said applica- tion and described in said Offer; and WHEREAS, said Offer has been duly read in open meeting, fully considered in accordance with all per- tinent rules of procedure and legal requirements and made a part of the Owner's public records; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest that said Offer be acceptedx NOW, TBEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the Owner that the said Offer, a true and correct copy of which, including the Terms and Conditions, is hereto attached, be and the same hereby is accepted without reservation or qualification." (Project Tex 41-666N, grant of $35,630 to aid in financing the acquasitionrland construction of the Nurses' Home at an estimated cost of $101,800 in connection with the City -County Memorial Hospital.) seconded by Moffett and unanimously carried. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the I amount of $9,809.00 for gas purchased for the period of 321 to V20A., inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Police, Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of April were presented and crdered filed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That EstL-nate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $6,916.98 for construction work on the Memorial Hospital Boylevard and 19th Street improvements be approved and payment authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: II AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REN=G AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND KEN ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY THAT r MAYCR Members Present: Mayor MoCaughan,`Commi.ssioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, Assistant City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett, Commissioner Williams offered the following resolutions "Whereas, there has been filed with the Federal Works Agency in behalf of Cityof Corpus Christi, Texas, (herein called the "Owner"), an application for Federal assistance under the War Public Works program, and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting by and through the Federal Works Administrator, has transmitted to the Owner an Offer of Federal assistance in connection with the publio works referred to in said applica- tion and described in said Offer; and WHEREAS, said Offer has been duly read in open meeting, fully considered in accordance with all per- tinent rules of procedure and legal requirements and made a part of the Owner's public records; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest that said Offer be acceptedx NOW, TBEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the Owner that the said Offer, a true and correct copy of which, including the Terms and Conditions, is hereto attached, be and the same hereby is accepted without reservation or qualification." (Project Tex 41-666N, grant of $35,630 to aid in financing the acquasitionrland construction of the Nurses' Home at an estimated cost of $101,800 in connection with the City -County Memorial Hospital.) seconded by Moffett and unanimously carried. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the I amount of $9,809.00 for gas purchased for the period of 321 to V20A., inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Police, Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of April were presented and crdered filed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That EstL-nate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $6,916.98 for construction work on the Memorial Hospital Boylevard and 19th Street improvements be approved and payment authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: II AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REN=G AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND KEN ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY THAT 119 CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF OCTOBER 23, 1911, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN AND ALONG NORTH STAPLES STREET, FORMERLY BLACK STREET, AND UPON AND ACROSS BLUCHER AND MUSSETT STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the 2 day of May, 191.4 by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the following letters of acceptance of the Southern Pacific Railway Company be acknowledged: "Houston; Texas April 25, 19L4 Corpus Christi -franchise Mr. T. Ray Kring, City Secretary, City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Dear Sir: Please be advised that the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by the provisions of the ordinance passed by the City of Corpus Christi on February 15th, 19" bearing caption as follows: "AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN CRDINANCE OF DECEMBER 19, 1913, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-IAY IN AND ALONG FITZGERALD, PALO ALTO, OSO AND POWER STREETS." Yours very truly, (signed) T. M. Spence" "Houston, Texas April 25, 1914 Corpus Christi -franchise Mr. T. Ray Kring, City Secretary City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir= Please be advised that the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by the provisions of the ordinance passed by the City of Corpus Christi, on February 15th, 1944, bearing caption as follows$ "AN ORDINANCE RENEMG AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF NOVEMBER 1, 1912, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AND ALONG GAVILAN STREET, UPON AND ACROSS POWER AND BELDEN STREETS TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF AUBREY STREET." Yours very truly, (signed) T. M. Spence" "Houston, Texas April 25, 1914 Corpus Christi -franchise Mr. T. Ray Kring, City Secretary 120 City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Dear Sirs Please be advised that the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by the provisions of the ordinance passed by the City of Corpus Christi, on February 15,th, 1944, bearing caption as follows: "RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN THE NAME OF THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY, THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1913, GRANT- ING A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HUGHES STREET NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH LONER BROADMAY (formerly Tiger) STREET NEAR THE S OUTEVEST CORNER OF BLOCK 68, BEACH PORTION AND EXTENDING THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTH LINE OF PALO ALTO STREET." Yours very truly, (signed) T. M. Spence" Judge C. 0. Hamlin representing Clinton E. Smith, owner of the Gulf Star Foundry and Corpus Christi Oxygen Com- pany appeared before the Council requesting that the utility lines be removed from Block 4, Steele Addition, to eliminate a potential hazard and to allow the property to be fully developed. Judge Hamlin stated that his clients would be willing to pay $1500.00 toward expenses of the removal of said lines. The matter was taken and advisement. Commissioner Segrest was excused from the meeting at this time. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN AMERICAN LA FRANCE FOAMITE CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN FIRE APPAR= ATUS AND APPURTENANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule w as suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G� Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passedby the following votes A. Co McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye Ab s ent Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 125 meter boxes at $2.25 each be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 84-5/8" x 3/4" water meters at $11.23 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the proposal of E. P. Limon, Housemoving contractor, to move two houses in the vicinity of 19th and Laredo Streets to allow for the widening of 19th Street for a consideration of $240.00 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 4 carloads of trap rock be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 4 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Minutes from March 21 to May 1 be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 121 ATTEST: t City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING may 3, 1914 11 r30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett and Williams, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the removal of thettility lines in Flock 4, Steele Addition, in response to a request of Judge C. 0. Hamlin of May 2, upon the payment of $1500.00 by the ownerof the property be authorized. It being understood that it would require 60 to 90 days to complete the work, but in the meantime, the utility departments will arrange the service so as not to interfere with immediate develop - went of said property. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 24 water meters at a cost of°$11.23 e be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the utility services to the City -County Juvenile De- partment, 1702 Caldwell Street, be extended gratis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: I City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 6, 191 4 11:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That City Attorney Singer and Assistant City Attorney Thompson be authorized to represent Mike Del Valle, Policeman, in the defense of his indictment for the alleged slaying of Sam Hunter (Colored), January 4. 1944, in line of duty. Commissioner Williams volunteered his services also in the defense of the case. Motion by Mireur, mconded by Williams and carried: That the following increases in salary be authorized, effecti May 1, 19441 Manuel Garza Garage Department Wesley Dankleff Maria Scivally Purchasing; " Nan Albrecht Controller's " Julia Pellagrino Vital Statistics Geraldine Tower Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: be raised $25.00 per month 10.00 10.00 n tr 10.00 n n 10.00 " !' 10.00 That the bill of the J. W. France Company in the amount of $673.00 for installation of the gas lines in the San Diego Subdivision be �pproved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 5,000 feet of 1" wrapped steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of May 4,with reference to adjustment of personal tax assessment of the Riggin Hotel for the years 1931 to 19L0, inclusive, be adopted and the Tax Collector be authorized to proceed with collection on the said basis. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of the 1941 taxes on Lots 21 and 22, Block 4. Rest Haven Addition be paid out of the Tax Certificate Fund on account of a tax certificate having been issued May 16, 192, to the title company to the effect that all prior taxes had been paid be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST s "/ MAYOR t City Secretary 122 REGULAR. MEETING May 9, 1%4 5s00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Pommissioners Mireur, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, Assistant City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter, An Ordinance was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING IN TIM NAME OF TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF OCTOBER 23, 1914, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN AND ALONG NORTH STAPLES STREET, FORMERLY BLACK STREET, AND UPON AND ACROSS BLUCHER AND MUSSETT STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 9 day of May, 1944, by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the bond of George M. Dillon, and L. H. Warnecke, dba Dillon & Warnecke for the moving of houses be approved. Moyion by Segrest, seconded by Wi.reur and carrieds That Gilbert C. Martinez be employed as a pump operator at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective May 1, 1944* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That in compliance with a request of the City Zoning and Planning Commission, the Water and Gas Department be instructed not to make anyv+ater and gas connections in Santa Elena Addition, a subdivision of the Duckworth Tract near Morgan Avenue and Old Robstown Road. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That in accordance with a request of the City Zoning and Planning Commission, the City Attorney and Attorney for the Planning Commission be authorized to take whatever legal steps are necessary to compel developers and subdividers to comply with regulations of the City Zon;.ng and Planning Commission. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE a AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLEROF TBE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ` TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT, BY AND BETWEEN J. E. GARRETT AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rulevas suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance waspassed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND TdRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLEROF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE FCR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN MRS. ANNA W. ENDER AND MRS. MARY RINEY, AND THE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 0 t 123 4 The above ordinance was passed by the following votes. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a tapping machine for the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $928.03 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of the New Orleans Rosenbush Claim Service in the amount of $16.50 for services in connection with the case of Mrs. J. D. Thomas vs. the City be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett,ssconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 5 carloads of topping material be author- ized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the sale of one 1911 model Plymouth four door sedan, Motor No. P11-276671, two tudor Ford sedans, Engine Nos. 18-691L�276 and 18-6903880, to J. Be Woods f or a con- sideration of $3,000.00 cash be confirmed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 3 miles, more or less, of telephone line extending from the Bell Telephone System line located near the Republic Gas Company warehouse on the Shell Road and extending west on poles belonging to the City of Corpus Christi from Elizabeth Sedwick for a consideration of $200.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried.- That the following increases in compensation for the Street and Park Departments employees be authorized, effective May 1, 1%4. - Name Dept. Harry Head, Street Dept* be raised $ .50 per day Pedro Salazor " It .10 per day Lewis Tilley " " .10 per d%r Juan Abrego " " .10 per day Santieago Salazor " " .10 per day Masedonio Gonzales " " .10 per day Doro Garcia " " .10 per day E. Casso " " .10 per day Emilio Argullez " " .10 per day Juan Reyes " " .10 per day Daniel Gonzales " " .10 per day E. Lazarte " " .10 per day Juan A. Honojose " " .10 per day Juan M. Gonzales " " .10 per day Robert Lee Hall " "` .10 per day John Figures " " .10 per day Doroto Gongales " " .10 per day Elutero Garcia " " .10 per day Florentio Sheldon " " 10.00 per month Zeonon Falcon " " .10 per day Antonio Guzman " " .10 per day Eugenio Perez " " .10 per day Salvador Gonzales .10 per day Pedro Ruiz " " .10 per day Modesto Garza " " .10 per day Henry Ortez " " .10 per day Pabulio M rales " " .10 per day Felix Eng�guez " " .10 per day Jesus Guatuche " " .10 per day Ruberto Garcia " " .10 per day Victor Torris " " X10 per day Nicoles Abrego " " .10 per d%r Pablo Rodriguez " " .10 per day Pete Basaldue " " .10 per day Abundio Rivera " " .10 per day George Phillips " " .10 per day Guadalupe Martinez " " .10 per day Mcho. Lopez " " .10 per day Candairos S. Lopez " " .10 per day Joseph Charles " " .10 per d%r Candelaro Cervantez " " .10 per day Estanislac Chavana " " .10 per day Jesus T. Sanchez " " .10 per day Basilio Rivera .10 per day Florantio Soliz " " .10 per day Olinger Chapman " " .10 per day Francisco Rivera " " .10 per day Wal lac a Chap man " " .10 per day Cristobal Guajardo " " .10 per day Agapito Ruiz " " .10 per d%r 3 0 I/ 124 Eddie Richardson Street Dept* be raised .10 per day Emilio Barrera " "' .10 per day Dick Flores Park Dept. 10.00 per month Wallace Franks " " 5.00 per month G. L. Lowman " " 5.00 per month H. Carter " " 5.00 per month D. W. Nicholson " " 5.00 per month J. L. Fowler " " 5.00 per month, F. M. Carlton " " 5.00 per month Arthur Beauchamp " " 5.00 per month E. E. Tannehill " " 5.00 per month Juan Guerrera " " 5.00 per month J. M. Hoover " " 5.00 per month C. M. Greathouse " " 5.00 per month W. G. Stewart " " 5.00 per month D. W. Hood " " 5.00 per month J. A. Sparkman " " 2.50 per month HiJinio Clark " " 2.50 per month, Theodoro Garza " " .25 per day Alvino Villarreal " " .25 per day Juan R. Villarreal " " .25 per day Alfonso G. Lozano " .25 per day Amando Silva " " .25 per day Juan Guillen " " .25 per day Dbmingo Quintanilla " " .25 per day Wm. Harwell - " - " .25 per day Mariano Castanado " 5.00 per month Lewis Lamb " " .25 per day Manuel Cisneros " " .25 per day Roberto Trevino " " .25 per day Manuel Cantu " " .25 per day Antonio Cuestas " " .25 per day Sepriano Martinez " " .25 per day Luis Davilla " " .25 per day W. S. Shuman ". " .25 per day Julio Hernandez " " .25 per day Ynez G. Bazan " " .25 per day Domingo Contreras " " .25 per day Joe Garcia " " .25 per day Donicio Alvarez " .25 per day Miguel Be Cisneros ;25 per day Jose Villarreal " " .25 per day Pedro Salazar " " .25 per day There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL IZETING May 10, 194 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor MoCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Moffett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the payment of $150.00 to M. G. Flynn for his interest in a bait house located in the south end of the turning basin, upon the surrender of title to said property, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the payment of $72.68 to G. G. Criley for electric current consumed in the Harbormaster's Department be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. , MAYOR ATTEST: e City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING v May 11, 1914 10:00 A. M� Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Mireur , seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a cardex file for the Warehouse Departs 125 ment at a cost of $130.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the billlof Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $3,122.10 for equipment rental, labor and material in the installation of a storm sewer and catch basins on Longview, Hoffman and Katherine Drive be approved and payment authorized. A Mr. Dyke Cullum accompanied by his architect, a representative of the State Health Department, and Jeff Bell, Mark Welch and J. Be Arnold appeared before the Council in the interest of locating a quick freeze seafood plant, stating that while all food products could be handled by the proposed plant, priority for materials could only be obtained for the purpose of processing of Seafoods. Mr. Cullum was interested in acquiring the property in Block 93, Beach Addition, owned by the City. A great deal of discussion ensued as to the proper use of said property, particularly when the Intercoastal Canal in is full operation. Colonel L. M. Adams, Director of the Port of Corpus Christi, was called in to ascertain his views in this connection; he stated that in his opinion use of the property for the proposed purpose would not in any way interfere with the operation of the barges in Intercoastal Canal service. He urged that deliberate consideration be given to the location of such an indus- try upon this property. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the payment of 0100.00 to Albert W. Searc�r for settle- ment in full of his claim for legal services rendered in connection with the conveyance of the Oso Beach Golf and Country Club properties to the City, it being understood that upon the payment of this claim that he would execute a warranty deed to the City to Lot 16, Block 4, Edgewater Terrace Addition. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 12, 1914 10:00 A. M. MATOR I Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissionere Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRE DESTRUCTION OF THE BALLOTS, TALLY LISTS, AND OTHER ITEMS USED, AND STILL REMAINING IN THE BALLOT BOXES IN TBREE ELECTIONS: HELD DECEMBER 220 1941, FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000.00 VARIOUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; HELD JUNE 27, 19 1, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AND THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID TERRITORY; AND APRIL 6, 1943, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FOUR COMMISSIONERS CF TBE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinancevas passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Fred Quaile, H. J. Closterman and J. A. C. Baker presented a letter of objection to the sale of the City -owned property, Block 93, Beach Addition for the location of a quick freeze seafood plant. In substance, their objec- t, tion was that the development would not be in keeping with the plans of the Bayfront Property owners. A brief review of the proposed use and operation of the industry was given and the complainants withdrew their objection. Fred Quaile also registered an objection to the S-curve on West Shoreline Boulevard; he suggested that in the final improvement of the street that the curve be modified as much as possible. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and unanimously carried: That the property described as the East 42.78 t IL feet of Lots 11 and 120 the West 40.41 feet of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 10, Block 93, Beach Addition, be Q offered to Dyke Cullum for purchase within ninety days for a consideration of 01.10 per square foot, for the purpose of constructing a seafood quick freezing plant; it being agreed (understood) that the minimum investment t for,the building and equipment be$50,000.00. 'Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of two pumps for the Water and Gas Maintenance Department at a cost of $450.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1F8 aluminum reflectors for traffic signal lights and three ccmplete signals at an approximate cost of $520.00 be aithorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the proposal of the Electro Rustproof Corporation for the installation of a rust stop sysyem on the Morgan Street Standpipe at a cost of $884.00 be accepted Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the payment of one-half of Judge Paul A. Martineau's expenses to attending the National Conference of Juvenile Judges and Associate Groups in Cleveland, Ohio, May 18 to 23, inclusive,be authorized. There being no further business; the meeting adjourned. T,uAI OR ATTESTS City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 12, 1944 10 x00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Tiilliams. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the f ollowing persons be employed in the Water Depart- ment, effective May 10, 1944: ` Timiteo Castillo Janitor $80.00 per month Lucille Pomp& File Clerk 85.00 per month Benito T. Gloria Meter Reader 120.00 per month Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of 350.00 out of the City Zoning and Planning Commissionts budget fot the services of Hare & Hare for the Bayfront planning and development be author- ized. :lotion by Mireur, woonded by Williams and carrieds That the payment of $60.00 of the expenses of N. 0. Kennedy to attending the National Conference of Juvenile Judges and Associate Groups in Cleveland, Ohio, May 18 to 23, O I c inclusive, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: authorized. That the purchase of 6 gas gauges at a cost of "2.00 be Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Booster Plant house on the Naval Base Water line be enlarged by approximately 9 feet at an estimated cost of 0380.00 be authorized, Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the following policy be adopted in connection with the operation of the Fire Departments (see the following page, Page No. 127, for the "Statement of Policy") Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the moving of a filling station on Agnes and 19 St. by E. P. Limon, House Moving contractor, on a cost-plus basis be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. IaYOR ATTEST: 127 City Secretay SPECIAL MEETING May 15, 1944 10:30 A. M Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest and Williams. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 25 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Moffett, secondedby Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a tractor sweeper attachment subject to obtaining priority of purchase be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/i City Secretary A STATEIEIX OF POLICY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY OR (A'q7 Iz, If* 9-, Meef'.I) 1. That there be no discrimination against union or non-union men in their original employment. 2. That the Fire Fighters' Local be accorded the privilege to hold regular meetings each week or month in each fire station at a set time, provided that such meeting shall be peaceful and shall not interfere frith the performance of duty by those men on duty, and no member in attendance shall by word or act ridicule or attempt to intimidate any non-union fireman. 3. That union firemen be accorded the privilege of wearing the union emblem, either on or off duty. 4- New members for the Fire Fighters' Local may be recruited at any time or place so long as such recruiting shall not occur at such time or place as will interfere with the regular duties of the firemen, and so long as no ridicule or intimidation be used. 5. That neither union nor none -union men seek or expect preference because of their respective status, but shall hold their fobs on the basis of merit, cooperation, efficiency, sobriety and respect for the Rules and Regulations and properlk given orders. 6. That vacatiofis be provided every fireman in accordance with t rules and regulations of the Civil Service Board of the City of Corpus Christi. 7. That decisions of the Fire Chief will be final, subject to the supervision of an appeal to the City Council. 8. That any fireman may take up any complaint against Fire Chief or any other member of the Fire Department with the Fire Commissioner who shall regard the source of information as confidential. If after discussion with the Fire Commissioner an appeal is desired, such appeal should be presented by the Fireman through such Commissioner to the City Council, or upon his request in person. REGULAR MEETING May 16, 1%4 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mi.reur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN Qt DINANCE AN ORDINANCE REN SING AND EXTENDING IN THE NXNEE OF TEXAS AND NLW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE OF OCTOBER 23, 1914, GRANTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN AND ALONG NORTH STAPLES STREET, FORMERLY BLACK STREET, AND UPON AND ACROSS BLUCHER AND MUSSETT STREETS. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the 16 day of May, 191., by the following vote: 128- A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Plumber_'s Bond of Jack Winston, dba Winston Plumbing Company and Dave Bernstein be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the taxicab Driver's License of Jack Lambard Pollard be reinstated upon the recommendation of Taxicab Inspector Townsend. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the following three employees of the Fire Department be employed for the duration of the Emergency, effective May 15, 191.: Edith Hodges Dispatcher at $95.00 per month Johnny Russell Haskett Fireman at 140.00 per month Leland Williams Fireman at 140.00 per month Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of Ruth Osborn, Chemist in the Sewer Department, be increased from $160 to X175.00 per month, effective May 16, 1944. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief,a repre- sentative of the Fire Department be authorized to attend the Firemen's Short Course at A & M College, Mev 29 through June 2, and that actual expenses be allowed; it being noted that this is a requisite of the Fire Insurane Commission and affects the insurance rate for the City. Curtis H. Fisher, Vice President, and Richard Jones, local Superintendent of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, presented a letter of their company requesting permission to make an audit and survey of the gas system With the view of operating or acquiring the system. The matter was discussed briefly and taken under advisement. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and.carried: Association costing X0.00 per annum be continued. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the membership cf the Fire Marshal and Firemen's That the sale of one 19411model Pontiac four door sedan, Engine No. 6-803155 to Mrs. Shirley Halbreich for a consideration of X1283.00 be ratified. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 8,000 gallons of RC oil be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary hof Pauline Vasquez be increased $20.00 per month, and the salary of Alberto Vasquez (no relation) be increased 05.00 per month, effective Mayr 16, 1914 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: &49A/ x< -w City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 17, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Cormnissioners.Mireur, and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to execute the following agreements STATE OF TEXAS I COjNTY OF NUECES 0 It is agreed by and between the City of Corpus Christi by and through its Mayor, and W. R. Adameit, R. P. Fields, and James B. Hubbard that the last three named parties are conveying to the City a strip of land on Nineteenth Street, being the Wrest thirty feet of Block 12, Luter Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the consideration of J750. It is further agreed that houses and other improvements on said strip of land belonging to said R. P. Fields are to be r emoved from the strip sold by the said R. P. Fields if an agreement can be reached as to the amount the said Fields is to be paid therefore and in the event no agreement is reached, then, the City agrees to move same back on a fifty feet strip of land, being fifty feet wide, immediately east of the land conveyed to the city and set same up, connecting with all utilities in as good condition as same are now. WITNESS OUR HAND, this day of t. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 18, 1944 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners lareur and Williams. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN OF.DINANCE , 19". A. D. i (signed) W. R. Adameit , W. R. Adamet (signed) R. P. Fieldq R. P. Fields (signed) James Be Hubhard James Be Hubbard (signed) A. C. McCau hen A. C. 11c aughan, MAYOR, for City of Corpus Christi, Texas. DiAl OR ' I DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDER12TG THAT PORTION OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EIGHTY FOOT BOULEVARD STREET AND NINETEENTH STREET, 'J9ITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN DEFINED, BE IMPROVED; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE CONTRACT HERETOFORE ENTERED INTO BET7TEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND B R0N & ROOT, INC., APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED AND FILED BY THE CITY ENGINEER FOR SAID IMPROVEREENTS, PROVIDING T`rIR PuANNER IN WHICH THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVELENTS SHALL BE PAID, DIRECT- ING-THE,CITY SECRETARY TO PREPARE AND FILE NOTICE RMEOF WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVE- NENTS AS REaUIRED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Yireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary l 110 SPECIAL MEETING May 19, 1944 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Mrs. L. R. Deck be allowed $60.00 for expenses to attending a conference of Community Action and Civilian War Services for the Civilian Defense Regions IV and VIII in New Orleans, June •8 and.9. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 feet of 14" wrapped steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 6 No. 2 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 2 Police radios at a cost of X175.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried:. That the painting of the Golf Shop and showers at the Oso Municipal Golf Course at a cost of $104.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That a bill in the amount of $170.14 for material for the enlargement of the Naval Base Water line Booster Station be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the sale of one 191x1 Chevrolet automobile, Engine No. AA 156468, and one 1938 Plymouth Coupe; Engine No. P 6-86984 to J. Conn, Jr., 203 South Carancahua, for a consideration of $550.00 be ratified. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Leeman Chapman be employed as a Special Officerfor the duration of the Emergency, at a salary of J145.00 per month, effective May 17, 1944 - Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That, Richard G. Flores be employed as.a Janitor at a salary of $95.00 per month, effective May 16, 1%40 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That an increase in salary of $5.00 each per month for the elevator operators be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and unanimously carried: That the request of the Houston Natural Gas Company submitted May 16, for permibsion to make an audit and survey of the gas system for the purpose of acquiring or operating the system be rejected. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and unanimously carried: That the property described as a tract of land 100 feet square on Water Street and Cooper's Alley,same being =:a part of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, South Water Beach (Central Wharf and Warehouse) Addition, to the City of Corpus Christi, be offered to Dyke Cullum for pur- chase within ninety days for a consideration of 01.25 per square foot, for the purpose of constructing a seafood quick freezing plant; it being agreed (understood) that the minimum investment for the building and equipment II be $50,000.00. Motion by Segrest:, seconded by Moffett and carried: An Ordinance was read as follows: That the purchase of 100 gas regulators be authorized. AN CRDINAP+CE AUTKORIZING AND DIRECTING ME YAYCR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BEMMEN THE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND CASEY & DOOSE, A PARTNERSHIP; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughm Aye 131 - Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of the W 30' of Block 2, Luter Partition to the City of Corpus Christi for a consideration of J10.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of the interest of 0. C. Easter in tYe W 30' of Block 2, Luter Partition to the City of Corpus Christi for a consideration of 3750.00 be authorized. Mahon by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a portion of Lot L12, Block 6, Summit Addition from Domingo C. Garza, and wife, for a consideration of $337.50 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a portion of Lot 1, Block 6, Summit Addition, from Steve A. Fischer and wife for a consideration of x;675 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried-. That a strip of land 30' by 105' lying along the West end of Block 10, Luter Partition to the City of Corpus Christi from Harry Hughes Bowen for a consideration of $750 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That a strip of land 20.25' by 150' and being out of the NN corner of Block 10, Luter Partition, from Harry Hughes Bowen for a consideration of tlO.00 be authorized. The foregoing properties being acquired in the widening and improvement of 19th Street. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretar ��- SPECIAL MEETING May 20, 1914 10:30 A. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. An Ordinance was read as followsv 0 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY ENGINEER'S MITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIl6:ATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EIGHTY -FOOT BOULEVARD STREET AND NINETEENTH STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN- BELON DEFINED, AND THE STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT GRNERS, DESCRIPTION AND NMMER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS-. DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS, AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRITE OMERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DETERMINING TAE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESS- MENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COSTS APPORTI011ED TO THEM: ORDERING AND ` SETTING A HEARING AT TEN (10=00) O'CLOCK A. M. ON JUEE 2hd, 19L4. IN TEE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF TEE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING OF THF: REAL AND T RUE OMERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN aID PM PERTY OR IN SAID PROCVEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESS12NTS AND PROCEEDINGS: DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF C CRPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LIO= OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND FURTHER DIRECTING "AID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, 77HICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT (M1ERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY SET OUT IN SAID CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OMERS AND 4. 132 e DESCRMIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OVMERSHIP OR OF SAID DESCRIPTIONS AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH 09NERS NAMED OR SUCH PROPERTY SO DESCRIBED AIM THAT SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHE- LESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE =MRS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WHETHER NAMED AND DESCRIBED OR CORRECTLY WED AND DESCRIBED OR NOT; i4NTJ DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 100 water meter boxes from the Gulf k Star Foundry at a cost of 0225 be authorized. There being no furthbr business, the meeting adjourned. L Y OR ATTEST: -"/ Ci ly Sec retar SPECIAL MEETING May 22, 1944 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Williams and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the propesition of the Corpus Christi Independent School District to pay $5,000 on the cost of installing 2700' of 6" waterline and 29 001 of 10" sewerline to serve the Heddan Street Negro School be aecopted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 50 victory water meters be authorize Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,0001 of 3/4" and 500' of 1" pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Russell Smith be authorized to proceed with the Z� acquiring of the right-of-way and easements in connection with the rehabilitation of the gas system. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Engineering Department be authorized to proceed with plans and specifications in connection with thezehabilitation of the gas system. F Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of Property Tax Receipts for the current year at a cost of $35.91 per thousand be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the request of W. D. Boone, Chairman of the La Retama Library Board, to convert a unit of automotive equipment, formerly used by the Red Cross Motor Corp, to a bookmobile for the Library Department, said department defraying the cost of the truck and remodeling out of their budget, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the installation of water lines in San Diego Addition, G. R. Swantner Investment Company assuming the cost of same to the extert of X5,000.00, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary ,V REGULAR MEETING May 23, 194 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett, An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BONDS: $275,000 GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING, IMPROV- ING AND REHABILITATING THE GAS DISTRIBUTION,SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND $125,000 FIRE DEPARTIMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING SITES AND BUILDING FIRE STATIONS AND ACQUIRING FOR THE CITY FIRE DEPAR.TMENI FIRE APPARATUS, EQUIP - =T, VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES; ALL OF SAID BONDS TO BE TAX SUPPORTED; AND DECIAR31TG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams - Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was road as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI", TEXAS, AND CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SEWER AND WATER LINES TO HEDDON STREET SCHOOL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinancevas passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent J 133 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the City contribute to the improvement of the Jaycee Park located in the vicinity of 19th and Agnes Street, to the extent of purchasing materials at an estimated rs cost of $406.00. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the resignation of John N. Barnes, a member of the Housing Authority Commission, and the Mayor's appointment of George R. Clark, Jr., be confirmed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of valve box boots and exten- sions at a cost of $125.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the sale of the 1911 Ford Sedan, Engine No. 6-655556, for a consideration of $1183.00 be ratified. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That in order to cope with the man -power shortage, a tem- porary emergency be declared and that the personnel of the Police Department be paid on a pro rata hourly basis for time in exdess of 8 hours during said emergency; it being understood that the time in excess of 8 hours be 134 voluntary and not compulsory. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That May 30, Memorial Day, be observed as a holiday. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST% r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING , May 24* 19W 11:30 A. M. i MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the radio transmitter receivers in the Office of Civilian Defense Department be sold to the Texas Defense Guard, Woodsborough, Texas, for a consideration of $175.00; it being understood that this Department would have no further use for the equipment. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and Carried: That the City Controller be authorized to charge the Library Department 0600.00 for a 1940 Dodge Panel Truck, 4 There being no further business, the meetingedjourned. ATTEST its._ -- City Secretaryt Engine No. TR 96-1613. SPECIAL MEETING May 26, 1944 1400 A. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Comnissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the deed of R and R Gulf Realty Company to a strip of land 301 by 2801, being the W 301 of Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Longview Addition, to City of Corpus Christi for a consideration of $2250.00 be accepted (for 19th Street Improvement). Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried. That the purchase of 8 two-inch water meters be authorized. Motion by Williems, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the r at -proofing of the City Hall Building in coopera- tion with the Typhus Control Project at an estimated cost of $94.00 be authorized. An Ordinance was read as cfolloo:s s AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND iE:NRY H. WADE, IN RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT OF A CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DATED THE 67H DAY OF JANUARY, 19J2, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HENRY H. WADE, BEING CONTRACT NO. 502; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams 9 k Aye .P: A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinancewas passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye 0 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 4 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the salary of Wylma Haley, part time secretary, Gas Department, be increased to $80.00 per month for full time employment, effective June 1, 19L4. Motion bZt Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That upon the recommendation of the Recreation Council, due to increased activity in this department, the car allowance of Tom Quigley, Recreation Director, be increased from $25.00 to $50.00 per month, effective May 1, 1914. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I ATTEST s 1 r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 26, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Williams. Motion by Segrest, s econded by Williams and carried: That the drilling of a water well in the vicinity of the Watchman's residence on Lake Corpus Christi, at an estimated cost of V400.00 for labor and material be authorized. There being no further business, -the meeting adjourned. Issr� i • &1• ATTEST: ,. 4�v /K I �., — City Secretary IL SPECIAL MEETING May 27, IA4 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. The following firms submitted a bid for two water pumps at the Calallen Plant: San Antonio Machine & Supply Company $5080.00 delivery time -90 days Southern Engine&Pump Company 4350.00 delivery time -84 days Fairbanks -Morse Company 3517.00 delivery time -126 days The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 0 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 00 Ar _^ /f <,4_� r C ty Secretary SPECIAL METING May 29. 1944 14:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners,Mireur, Moffett and Williams, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mi reur and carried: That the purchase of the following fire alarm equipment be authorized, and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for material for the installation of a Blinker and Pedestrian Safety System for the Fire Departments 1 Special Control Panel for installation in Central Fire Station - - - - - - - - - - - - $325.00 13 Special Relays for use in Types GA and GS Controls to provide flahsing red feature 0$13.20------------ ---------------------- - - - - -- 171.60 2 Sets of Special Relays on base and with leads for use in Type DA21 Controls to provide flashing red feature 6$30.00 - - - - - - - - - - ------------ - - - - -- 60.00 2 Type TM. -221D J46354 Beacon and Siren for Fire Station 4x$102.00 - - - - - - - - - - - 204.00 1 Type ME -1 445938-5 Emergency Switbh and Relay for Siren and Beacon 0 $51.00 4 - - -- - 51.00 1 1/4 H.P. Siren for 110 volts, 60 cycles for use at Leopard & Carancahua a $62.00 - - - - 62.00 136 2 Special Relay and Housing for above 0 $30.00 - - - - - - - - - - ' - ' ' ' ' - - - ' ' $ 60.00 1 $933.60 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of the following personnel be authorized: 6 l Connor B. Finney Ruth Ann McSherry Marie Schmidt Controller Dept. Controller Dept. Purchasing Dept. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: at $130.00 per month, effective 5MA4 at $130.00 per month, 2 VLL at $120.00 per month, That the transfer of a 191x2 Dodge 1Q Ton truck, Engine No. T118-52884 from the Office of Clyilian Defense Department to the Airport for a consideration of $1150.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, s econded by Mireur and carried: That the request of the Central Labor Union for the dis- missal of Fire Chief Hugh Brinkley be rejected for the following reasonst "1. There may have been grounds for some of the complaints registered by the committee, but these grounds can be eliminated. 2. Much of the ecmaplaints related to conversations occurring 18 months ago, which is too remote from the present. Conversations of a year ago or 18 months ago should have been complained of then and not now. - 3. The 8 -point Statement of Policy for the Fire Department as recently adopted by the City Council correctly represents the council's views, and can and will be made to function if all concerned render proper cooperation. 4* The committee has failed to make a case against Chief Brinkley that would warrant his dismissal; therefore, the demand of the committee that the chief be dismissed should, after the thorough consideration that has been given it, be declined." Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the regular meeting scheduled for 5 P. M., May 30, be recessed until 10:00 A. M., May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: /l City Secretary RECESSED REGULAR MEETING May 31, 1944 10:00 A. M. . MAYOR Members Present: Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer and City Engineer McCormick. The American Cast Iron Pipe Company submitted the only bid for the following material: 1500' 6" B & S Class 150 enamel lined waterworks pipe, 16' lengths .81 15001 Mechanical point Class 150 enamel lined waterworks pipe, 161 lengths, including joint materials •93 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for LB hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company, submitted May 26, for two pumps, be accepted, it being recommended by Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, and John Cunningham, Water Superintendent, that due to efficiency of the pumps and other pertinent factors that this bid is the most advantageous. Messrs. Frank Smith, President, Curtis H. Fisher, Vice President and Richard Jones, Local Superintendent, Houston Natural Gas Corporation, appeared before the Council in reference to their request of May 16, for permission to make an audit and survey of the gas system with the view of acquiring or operating such system. A rather lengthy discussion ensued., the Council deciding to take the matter under consideration. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST s MAYOR I SPECIAL ]MEETING k June 2, 1944 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur: Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, and City Engineer McCormick, Mayor A. C. McCaughan opened the meeting, stating, "This meeting is called for the purpose of giving the real and true owners and all others owning or claiming any interest in any property located on or along Ayers Street from the east property line of Twelfth Street to the east property line of Thirteenth Street and from the west property line of Thirteenth Street to the north property line of Baldwin Boulevard, all within the corporate limits of the City, and to all those interested in any manner in street improvement assessments or procedure, the opportunity to be heard in any matter in this regard. Further, that any person may be heard as to en y objections to the proposed assessments, liens, charges, and liabilities thereof, or the special benefits or detri- ments that will accrue to the abutting property and to the owners thereof and may voice his objection to accuracy, sufficiency, regularity, and validity of the procedure and the contract awarded in connection with such Improve - Monts." The.Mayor suggested that the meeting be turned over to the City Attorney to conduct the hearing. W. J. SMITH, 215 Louisiana Street, representing Manuela M. Guerra of 2615 Mary Street and former owner, Milner & Lewis, as to Lots 1 and L2, Block 7, Summit Addition, assessment as to Lot 1 of $622.85, and assessment against Lot L2, Block 7, $608.92. Each of these lots had a depth of only thirty feet and a combined frontage of two hundred twenty five (225) feet, and that in the opinion of the witness Smith, it was unfair to assess the same amount for paging as for lots which had a depth better than fifty (50) feet. The witness esti- mated that $225.00 per lot would, in his opinion, be a fair assessment in reference to said Lots 1 and 12 in Block 7, Summit Addition. E. M. HARVARD of 1211.E Nineteenth Street, owner of Lot 7 and the north 15 feet of Lot 6, Block 1,` t. Bayiew Number Four Addition, inquired as to the amount of assessment against his property and was informed that the assessment was 4355.13. He expressed satisfaction as to this assessment. 4. DOMINGO C. GARCIA of 1620 Lipan Street, owner of Lot 42, Block 6, Summit Addition, inquiredas to amount of assessment against his property and upon being informed that it was in the amount of $625.80, stated he had no objection. FRED QUAILS, after being duly sworn , stated that he was in the real estate business in Corpus Christi and had been for the past twenty-five years and was thoroughly familiar with the values of real estate in the city in general and particularly in regard to the property abutting upon Nineteenth Street within the limits described inthe notice published for this hearing, and that he was acquainted with the type of improve- ments proposed to be placed on said street, and that, in his experience as a real estate man, it was his: opinion that the improvements would enhance the value of the property abutting such street easily in the amount of $5.50 per front foot. MR. W. N. COOPER, after being duly sworn, stated that he had been engaged in the real estate busi- ness for the past eight years, and was thoroughly familiar with the values of real estate in the city an general and particularly in regard to the property abutting upon Nineteenth Street within the limits described in the notice published for this hearin g, and that he was acquainted with the type of improvements proposed to be placed on said street, and that, in his experience, as a real estate man, it was his opinion that the improvementswould enhance the value of the property abutting such street easily in the amount of $5.50 per front foot. That it was his opinion that if the property was cut by Nineteenth Street lengthwise so as to have a short depth from Nineteenth Street, that lots of less than fifty feet in depth would not derive as much benefit as lots having at least fifty feet in depth. W. A. WAKEFIELD, SR., after being duly sworn, stated that he had been engaged in the real estate in Corpus Christi for the past thirty-six years, and was thoroughly familiar with the values of real estate in City in general and particularly in regard to the property abutting upon Nineteenth Street within the limitw de- 133 scribed in the notice published for this hearing, and that he was acquainted with the type of improvements pro- posed to be placed on said street, and that in his experience as a real estate man, it was his opinion thatthe improvements would enhance the value of the property abutting such street easily in the amount of $5.50 per front foot. JOE ROSCOE, after being duly sworn, stated that he had been a resident of Corpus Christi and engaged in the real estate business in Corpus Christi for eighteen years, and was thoroughly familiar with the values of real estate in the city in general and particularly in regard to the property abutting upon Nineteenth Street within the limits described in the notice published for this hearing, and that he was acquainted with the type cc improvements proposed to be placed on said street, and that in his experience as a real estate man, it was his opinion that the improvements would enhance the value of the property abutting such street easily in the amount of $5.50 per front foot. ` There being no further testimony offered and no other persons appearing at this hearing, it was moved by Commis- sioner B. G. Moffett sad seconded by Commissioner Ed. P. Williams that the hearing be closed and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance to close the hearing and incorporate the findings of the commissioner regarding the benefits, assessments, and adjustments, and present such ordinance, on its completion, to the Council for its action. ATTEST: Cz y Secretary SPECIAL MEETING 5 June 2, 19L4 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, and City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorised. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and oarried: That the Mayor's nomination and appointment of Marcellus G. Eckhardt as a member of the Civil Service Commission, replacing John T. Wright, Sr., resigned, be confirmed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That J. W. Shaw be employed to install the fire alarm equipment, at a salary of $350 per month, effective when said material is available; said work being subject to inspection by the Traffic Electrician (S. L. Vetters) be authorised. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company sub- mitted May 31, for a quantity cf pipe be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Alfred Co Smith be employed as a pipefitter in the Water & Gas Department at a salary of $135.00 per month, effective June 1, 1944, replacing Joe Guerrera. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the actual expenses, estimated at X625.00, of S. L. Vetters to attending the Southwest Section International Municipal Signal Association Conference in Beaumont, I June 2, and 3, be authorized. ,Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Russell Smith, Right-of--1Ta3�Bda`n, be in- creased $50.00 per month, effective June 1, 1944. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Geraldine Cox be employed as Secretary in the Engi- neering Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective June 1, 1944. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds increased $0.00 per month, effective June 1, 1944. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Richard Herold, Field Engineer, be That E. F. Johnson be reinstated for the duration of the Emergency in the Fire Department at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective June 1, 1944. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Housemover's Bond of B. T. Duncan be approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: month, effective June 1, 1944- A Resolution was read as follows: 139 That the salary of George Cates be increased $10.00 per BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TE Ws SECTION 1. That the attached contract by and between the City of Corpus Christi aid County of Nueoes, as Owner, and Brock and Anderson, as Architect, dated May 14th, 1914, the sane being the contract between the Owner on the one part, and the Architect on the other part, for a Nurses' Home, such project being numbered Tex. 141-666N, be and the same is hereby in all things approved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi Texas. SECTION 2. That the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi is hereby authorized to execute said con- tract for and on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi, and his execution thereof shall constitute a binding contract on the part of the City of Corpus Christi in accordance with the terms and conditions in said contract set out. SECTION 3. The fact that it is imperative and necessary for the health and welfare of the citizen of the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County that the construction of said Nurses' Home be started Immediately creates a public emergency and public imperative necessity requiring the suspension of the Charter Rule that no Ordinance or Resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such Ordinance or Resolu- tion shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council, and the Mayor having declared that such public emergency and imperative necessity exist, and having requested that such Charter Rule be suspended and that this Resolution be passed finally on the date of its introduction, and take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY RESOLVED. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2 day of June, 1914- t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,185.148 for gas purchased for the period of April 21 to May 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur andcarrieds That the contract dated November 16, 1937, with the Civil Aeronautics Administration covering a lease for the Control Quarters Plot at the Cliff Maus Municipal Airport be renewed for the period of July 1, 1944, to June 30, 19145. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/ A<�. C - City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 3, 19" 10:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. The following firms submitted a bid for $125,000 Fire Station and Equipment Bonds and ,275,000 Gas System Improvement Bonds: Rauscher, Pierce & Company Columbian Securities Corporation Pohl & Company, wInc. Edw, G. Taylor & Co. Barcus Kindred & Co. Robert McIntyre Company John Nuveen & Company Boettcher & Co. City National Bank & Trust Co. Stern Bros. C. F. Childs & Col# Inc. Wm. Blair & Co. R. A. Underwood & Co., Inc. F. Bert Smith & Company J. R. Phillips Investment Co., Inc. bonds maturing 19145 to 1962, inclusive bonds maturing 1963 to 1969, inclusive o Par & accrued interest plus a premium of $1149.17 bonds maturing 19145 to 1963, inclusive bonds maturing 19614 to 1969, inclusive par & accrued interest plus a premium of $680.00 - par and accrued interest plus a premium of X210.00 Bonds maturing 19145 to 1951, inclusive 2 3M remaining bonds 2Y par and accrued interest plus a premium of $63.35 bonds maturing 19145 to 1958, inclusive V. bonds maturing 1959 through 1969 2 3M par and accrued interest with call feature being optional after 10 years for those bonds maturing 1959 through 1969. L 140 The bids were referred to Commissioner Mireur and the City Controller for tabulation and study. A Resolution was read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXASs SECTION 1. That the attached agreement by and between the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces, as Owner, and Brock and Anderson, as Architect, be and the same is hereby in all things approved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. SECTION 2. That the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi is hereby authorized to execute said contract for and on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi, and his execution thereof shall constitute a binding contract on the part of the city of Corpus Christi in accordance with the terms and conditions in said contract set out. L. F. Benson appeared before the Council complaining that has boat has sustained damages approximating $2,000, occasioned by Harbormaster's office removing it from one slip to another. The matter was referred to the Harb master for handling. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Myers & Noyes „ Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $3,000 for work on plans and specifications for Bayfront Storm Sewers according to contract dated December 14, 19L2, be approved and payment authorized. r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and unanimously carried: That the Mayor be authorized to execute the following letters "June 3, 1A4 Houston Natural Gas Corporation Houston, Texas Gentlemen: Your letter of June 1, 1944, specifying in some de- tail, the information you desire concerning our Gas Distri- bution System has been duly considered by all members of the City Council and other city officials. The following is authorized: 1. You may have access to such information as is now readily available. Other data that you request can be furnished only after the manpower shortage is relieved and personnel available. At that time, this information may be secured entirely at your own expense provided it does not inter- fere with the operations of municipal departments. 2. Permission to open holes in streets or elsewhere for inspection of pipe and connections is not granted. However, you have access to the report of Mr. P. McDonald Biddison of Chicago, Illinois, nationally recognized Gas Engineer, which was compiled from his recent survey of the Gas Dis- tribution System. Again, we remind you that the Corpus Christi Gas System is not for sale or lease. ACMsas" Respectfully yours, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS By A. C. McCaughan, Mayor Motion by Williams, seconded by Setrest and carried, That the purchase of four tires from the Morman Tire Co. for $34.96 be authorized. Motion by Segrest# seconded by Williams and carried, That the purchase of a pump for the Water & Gas Constructi Department at a cost of $340 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried, That the purchase of 16,000 rounds of small arm ammunition be authorized. 141, Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of two police automobile radios for the Humane Department be authorised. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1 desk at a cost of $118.00 be author iced. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Betty O'Neal be increased $10 per month, effective June 1, 1914* Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the expenses of A. J. Fogaley to attending the State i Fire Marshall' Convention in Dallas, June 11 through 18 be authorized. 6 t Ted Scibienski appeared before the Council in reference to the City providing sidewalks for the Canteen building nearing completion located at Water & Starr Streets. The matter was referred to Commissioner Moffett. i Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bid of Rauscher, Pierce & Company, Columbian Securities Company, submitted this date for the X400,000 Fire and Gas Bonds be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the return of the bid checks submitted by the un- successful bidders of the aforementioned bonds be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: CitySecty. SPECIAL METING June 6, 191.,4 10:30 A. M. 0 t Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 2, Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $25,184.97 for construction work on the Memorial Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street Improvement be approved and payment authorized. Peports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of May were presented and ordered filed. The following firms submitted 4 bid for the Fire Alarm Equipment: BIDDER MAKE OF EQUIPMENT DELIVERY TERMS AMOUNT Co Co Hardware Ed. A. Brass of Not stated Net $4.536.38 Shreveport, La. Westinghouse Elec. Crouse -Hinds 45 days Net Supply Company 30 days 5,223.04 Graybar Electric Crouse -Hinds 45 days Net 5,223,04 Supply Company 30 days Crouse -Hinds Co. Crouse -Hinds 45 days Net 5,223.04 30 days Texas Electric Company bids on all or any part of material and labor at cost plus overhead and profit of 351*• BIDDER NET AMOUNT DELIVERY DATES Co Co Electric 1098.1.0 Item 1 3 weeks, Items 2,3,& 4 - 2 weeks Item 5 - 6 weeks. All bat. from local stock Westinghouse Elea. Supply Company Co C. Hardware Co. Graybar Electric Co. 1120.05 Item 1 - 20 da. Items 2,3,4,6,7,8, 10 in stock Item 9 - 12 in stock,balance 10 da. 1210.31 All items 15 days C 1289.50 Item 1 a 2 we. St. Louis stock; Item 2 -Chicago subject prior sale; Item 3,4,6,7,8,9, from San Antonio Stock, Item 5 - 3 to 4 weeks St. Louis Stock, Item 10 - 2 weeks. The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Price M. Rogers be employed in the Gas Department at a salary of $200.00 per month. i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r. ILI City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 6, 1944 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the payment of 25.00 to Dr. John H. Frederick representing one-half of the cost of certain information and assistance in connection with the Airport Develop - went Plan be'authorized;+said payment being" n'response`to a request of the City Zoning and Planning Commission. Motion by Mi.reur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That thepurchase of $25,000 of the Fire and Gas System Bonds recently voted, out of available. City Funds, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest andcarried: That the salaries of the Janitors be increased $5 per month, effective June 1, 1914* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City 5ooretary SPECIAL MEETING June 8, 19J4 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. J. E. Ingram Equipment Company submitted the only bid for a trenching machine; the bid being. as follows: Description - Net Price 1 Model 410 Buckeye Ditcher for 61 cutting depth including 9a" buckets, to out 15J" wide $6,650.Oo 1 Set side rooters to out 17" wide _ 26.00 1 Set " " " " 19" " 26.00 1 Set 1U" buckets to out 247 wide 250.00 1 Extra set side and center rooters for either one of above cutting widths 68.00 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur, and carried: That the bid of the Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for traffic signal equipment, submitted June 6, be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Corpus Christi Electric Company, submitted June 6, for wire, cable and line hardware for the installation of additional traffic signal equipment be accepted. Taxicab Operators representing the various companies of the City appeared before the Council by request in regard to the proposed amended taxicab": Ordinance. The various phases of the ordinance being discussed in some detail with all being in general agreement. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the fee for the operation of taxicabs within the City be set at $48 per annum or $12 per quarter, effective upon the passage of the aforementioned ordinance. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the construction of sidewalks to -serve the Serviceme0s Canteen located at Water and Starr Streets, estimated to cost $500, be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows:' AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON NINETEENTH STREET ffm WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, AND TO TOE REAL AND TRUE ONTNERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE HERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVE- MENTS OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED: FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID NINETEENTH STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED SID ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID NINETEENTH STREET, AIM LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID NINETEENTH STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID NINETEENTH STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE MNER OR ONiNERTERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WCU, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PANT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes J A. C. McCaughan Aye Aye Jos. Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Ed. P. Williams Aye Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote= A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Espiridion Salazar and Louis A. Harris be employed in the Fire Department far the duration of the emergency at a salary of i1w per month each, effective June 4 and June 6, respectively. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Chief Hugh Brinkley, District Chief Watt Cooper and Captain Roy Trammel be authorized to attend the Firemen's their actual expenses. Convention in Dallas, June 11 through 18, City bearing Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That W. U. Paul, Manager of Cliff Maus Municipal Airport, be authorized to attend a short course on Airport Management, Maintenance and Operation at College Station, June 14, 15 and 16; City paying actual expenses. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of June 8 with reference to an adjustment in personal taxes of He Be Woodruff for the years 1933, 1938 and 1939 and 1940, be adopted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ` MAYOR ATTEST: t City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 9, 1944 1Os00 A. Me Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. J The following Electric Contractors and Material Men appeared before the Council in protest of the method of hand- ling the installation of the traffic signal control equipment and also the awarding of the bid for material to other than the low bidders H. L. Scott, C. M. Mathieu, Clyde Faulk, Bill arns, Bob Riley, Eugene Hendricks, J. Be Mathieu, H. L. Speers and C. C. Varnell. The Contractors expected to be given an opportunity to bid on the installation. The explanation given for said action being that the equipment purchased is considered more desirable and of a definitely determined quality. That, based on the experience of this and other Cities of the State, it would be more economical for the City to install the system with City personnel under the direction of the former Electric Maintenance Electrician, Joe Shaw. The Council being of the opinion that the best interests of the city were being served by the action taken by the Council. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Elizabeth Rustad be employed as a file clerk in tie Water do Gas Department at a salary of $85 per month, effective June 8, 191.41+. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BE- HALF OF SAID CITY, A WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT SIXTEEN (16) BLOCK FOUR (4) EDGEWATER TERRACE, TO JUANITA CASTRO DE PORTELA; AND DECLARING AN EMMGENCY. The Charter rule w as suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett 4 sent The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of street material from the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company be authorized. Motion by Williams, wconded by Mireur andcarried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That thepurchase of one carload of road oil by the Street Department be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of R. P. Fields for -$165 for moving 6 houses in connection with the 19th Street Improvement Project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Dick Schendel in the amount of $320 for servicing the billing machines for the Water and Gas Department for one year be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, t he meeting a djourned. 0 ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 10, 1914 10 s1+5 A. M. sem- • ire •w Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur Segrest and Williams and assistant City Attorney Thompson. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That one of the automobiles of the Police Department authorized to be sold upon the purchase of new equipment be retained for emergency purposes. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the sale of the following automobiles be ratified: (for a consideration of $25)s 1942 Ford Sedan, Engine No. 18-6900089 1941 Ford Sedan, Engine Na. 6015210 19Ia. Ford Sedan, Engine No. 6251999 Curtis Fisher, Richard Jones and their accountants appeared before the Council in reference to their request for information regarding the operation of the gas system. The matter was discussed briefly with the following acts being authorized: 145 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the communication of Mayor Mc Caughan of June 9, to the Houston Natural Gas Corporation in connection with the foregoing subject be ratified. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. Xl6ar: Zity eeretary SPECIAL MEETING June 13, 1914 10:00 A. M. 0 - MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried.- That the employment of Kate Sosa as a Mechanic -Meter Helper inthe Public Service Department at a salary of $85 per month, effective June 10, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Ralph W. Jones be employed in the Fire Department for the duration of the emergency, at a salary of $140 per month, effective June 9, 19149 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of time and one-half for overtime toemploy- ees of the Engineering Department, estimated at $250 to $300 per month, for preparation of maps and recordsfor the Water and Gas Department be authorized. This action being necessary on account of the unavailability of addi- tional personnel. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, be authorized to proceed with plans for the future needs of the Water Department, keeping in mind the subsequent expansion of system. Engineers and the Water Superintendent being of the opinion that additional facilities will be required at the plant to meet next year's demands. Motion by Segrest, s eegaded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the J. E. I gram Equipment Company, submitted June 8, for a trenching machine and equipment be accept n Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Maverick -Clarke Company for coupons forthe purchase of paper in the amount of $103.40 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a work order to the Contractor to proceed with the drainage of South Staples Street in preparation for the Improve- meht of said street. This action being the result of a priority recently received from the War Production Board. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of the recording gauge for the Water Depart- ment at a cost of X314 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following raises for employees be authorized, effective June 16, 19h4s J' B. J. Hiner Ray Johnson Roy Smeltzly G. A. Glenn E. A. Fanbion S. L. Allison Tom York T. Ray Kring Clyde R. Simpson Water Department $15.00 " 15.00 MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried.- That the employment of Kate Sosa as a Mechanic -Meter Helper inthe Public Service Department at a salary of $85 per month, effective June 10, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Ralph W. Jones be employed in the Fire Department for the duration of the emergency, at a salary of $140 per month, effective June 9, 19149 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of time and one-half for overtime toemploy- ees of the Engineering Department, estimated at $250 to $300 per month, for preparation of maps and recordsfor the Water and Gas Department be authorized. This action being necessary on account of the unavailability of addi- tional personnel. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, be authorized to proceed with plans for the future needs of the Water Department, keeping in mind the subsequent expansion of system. Engineers and the Water Superintendent being of the opinion that additional facilities will be required at the plant to meet next year's demands. Motion by Segrest, s eegaded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the J. E. I gram Equipment Company, submitted June 8, for a trenching machine and equipment be accept n Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Maverick -Clarke Company for coupons forthe purchase of paper in the amount of $103.40 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a work order to the Contractor to proceed with the drainage of South Staples Street in preparation for the Improve- meht of said street. This action being the result of a priority recently received from the War Production Board. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of the recording gauge for the Water Depart- ment at a cost of X314 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following raises for employees be authorized, effective June 16, 19h4s J' B. J. Hiner Ray Johnson Roy Smeltzly G. A. Glenn E. A. Fanbion S. L. Allison Tom York T. Ray Kring Clyde R. Simpson Water Department $15.00 " 15.00 n 15.00 " Plant 15.00 5.00 Seger Department 50.00 Gas Department 15.00 City Secretary 50.00 Purchasing Agent 25.00 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the resignation of W. A. Wakefield, Jr., as Harbormaster be accepted, effective July 1, and that it be recorded that this action was taken with regret and his services have been valuable and appreciated by the Council. Therebeing no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/h< City Secretayy 3 Me REGULAR MEETING June 13, 1%4 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Coimnissioners Yzreur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 4 carloads of trap rock be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salaries of the following personnel of the Recreation Department be increased during the Sumer seasons Edwin Norwood, Athletic Director Elizabeth Dominguez, supervisor Frankie Ben Clarke, Supervisor Clennie Kilgore, supervisor Elarine Regner, supervisor John Barton, playground leader RAthmary Price, supervisor Eula Lay Mohle (replacing Mrs. Allie Roddy) Bobby Bates, playground leader Mrs. Rath Duque, librarian from $ 75.00 to $125.00 per month, effective June 1, 1944 " 90.00 to 105.00 per month, " " 1, 1944 " 45.00 to 125.00 per month, " " 1, 191x4 " 15.00 to 125.00 per month, " " 1, 1914 " 1.45.00 to 125.00 per month, " " 1, 1914 " 50.00 to 100.00 per mopth, " " 1, 191.44 " 1.5.00 to 25.00 per month, " " 1, 191.44 _ at 125.00 per month, " " 1, 1914 at 100.00 per month, " " 1, 191x1 at 60.00 per month, " " 1, 19141 Luther Be Spell appealed the revocation of the Taxicab Driver's License to the City Council. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the restoration of the Taxicab Driverts License of Luther Be Spell be denied on the basis of his record. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY PROVIDING THAT IT IS UNLAW- FUL FOR ESTABLISHMENTS HANDLING FOODSTUFF DESIGNED FOR HUNAN CONSUMPTION TO EMPLOY PERSONS 7Z0 ARE DISEASED OR WHO HAVE NOT BEEN EXAMINED FOR DISEASE AT REGULAR INTERVALS OR TO FAIL TO DISCHARGE EM- PLOYEES AFFLICTED WITH DISEASE OR TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; BY MAKING IT UNLA17FUL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN A FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMNT TO WORK WHO IS AFFLICTED WITH COM- MUNICABLE DISEASE; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES; BY MAKING IT UNLA'NFUL FOR A PHYSICIAN TO ISSUE A HEALTH CERTIFICATE WITHOUT MAKING AN ACTUAL AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION; BY MAK- ING IT UNLA'NFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A HEALTH CERTIFICATE; BY PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CERTI- FICATES TO BE FILED; PROVIDING FOR A FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinancewas passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Minutes from May 1 to June 7, inclusive,be a There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/ City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 114., 1914 i0:00 A. M. 14T Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, and Assistaht City Attorney Thompson. The Mayor stated that the purpose of the meeting was to determine whether or not a portion of 18th Street north of the North boundary of Laredo Street and south of the South Boundary of the Texas -Mexican Railway Company's right-of-way, a distance of 194.6 feet, should be closed. No one appeared in opposition to the closing of the street. Mrs. E. A. Riney appeared and favored the closing of said street. Russell L. Smith, Right-of-IPay Agent for the City, stated that the street, being a dead-end street, was closed or had not been used for a number of years. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING ALL THAT PORTION OF EIGHTEENTH STREET NORTH OF THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF LAREDO STREET AND SOUTH OF SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE TEXAS -MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY'S RIGHT OF WAY, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes 11 Aye A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinancewas passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Robert Ripple be employed at a salary of $160.00 per month to paint the fire alarm boxes and the fire plugs of the City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST.- City TTEST:City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 16, 19�4 10tOO A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Cleo Roark be employed as a secretary in the Purchasing Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective June 12,1944. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the transfer of $50,000 from -J106 Gas Fund to #102 Current Fund be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: IN MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE 0 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION DESIGNATED U.S. & STATE HIGHWAYS NO. US 77, 181; S.286 & 9 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CERISTI, COUNTY OF NUECES, TEXAS, HEREBY REFERRED TO AS MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING TEE MAYOR OF THE CITY, OR OTHER AUMdCRIZED CITY OFFICIAL, TO EXECUTE AND AFFIX THE CCRPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST SAME, A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND USE OF THE SAID MAINTENANCE PROJECT: AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. • The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye Dw A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye e The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the employment of Calvin Cock for the placing of 4500 sqe yds. of topping on the streets of Lowndale Addition at a cost of $.221 per sq* yd* be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: $208.00 for lumber be approved and payment authorized. That the bill of Ed. Steves and Sons in the amount of Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, Howell Ward and A. N. Moursund be employed to examine water rights and permits for the appropriation of water from Nueces River, held by the City, to make a report as to the extent sufficiency and legal effect thereof, together with recommendations as to changes which may be desirable and additional permits which may be obtainable, for a fee not to exceed $300.00. Mark Welch appeared before the Council in connection with the site for the Quick Freeze Plant located at Cooper's Alley and Water Street, stating that Mr. Dyke Cullum desired a reduction in the price of $12,500 to $10,000 further stating that he would not be permitted to pay a greater sum because of government regulations. The matter was discussed briefly and taken under consideration. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the compensation of the employees of the Garbage Incinerator Department be increased as followst Truck Drivers and Plant men $.60 per hour Collectors (not exceeding a maximum at any time of 24 men) .56$ per hour New employees in the Department .43-3/4 per hour Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett (Mayor and Commissioner Mireur voting Nay) and carrieds That the services of Jessie R. Lowe, Superintendent of the Gas Department, be discontinued for the best interests of the City with an allowance of two weeks pay. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i ATTEST: l City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 16, 19J4 4:00 P. M. I Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, L. H. Gross, W. 0. Yarborough, J. E. Bell, Joe Roscoe, W. Ms Neyland and Mark Welch appeared before the Council in reference to the proposed site of the Quick Freeze Plant, located at Cooper's Alley and Water Street. This group of citizens having been advised that the government who w as financing this project could not permit the payment of a sum greater than $10,000 for the site. They being of the further opinion that in the best interests of the City, the City Council would be justified in reducing the price to this amount. CommissionersMireur and Moffet based their objection on a statement made by Mr. Dyke Cullum to the effect that if the government would not permit him to pay a greater amount than $10,000 for the site, that he personally would pay the difference. It now appears that the government would not allow, in any event, payment of a sum greater than $10,000. Com- missioner Mireur Droposed—that the information be checked with Washington authorities, and if found to be correct he would withdraw his objections There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST u E1- NIMM�� S. 4 149 SPECIAL MEETING June 20, 1914 llt00 A. M• Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Calvin Cock be employed to place 4500k sq. yds. of topping material on the streets of Lawn Dale Addition at a cost of $.221 per square yard. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following changes in personnel in the Recreation Department be authorized: Hilda Schreiber be employed at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective June 14, replacing Mrs. Katherine Campbell, on leave -of -absence. Kenneth Munson be employed at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective June 12, replacing Edwin Norwood, resigned. Mrs. Vesta Leathers McKruder be employed as a supervisor at a salary of 100.00 per month, effective June 16, 1%4, replacing Dors. Annie B. Thomas, resigned. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the City Secretary be instructed to request Mrs. J. B. Nash, operator of the Fly Inn Cafe at the Municipal Airport, to maintain daily service from 6:30 A. M. to 8:30 F. M. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That based upon the information received from the Honorable Roy Miller, Legislative Representative of the City in Washington, to the effect ti -at Mr. Dyke Cullum was prohibited by government regulations from paying a greater a= than $10,000 for a site located at Coopez4s Alley and Water Street for a Quick Freezing Plant, that the price be reduced to said amount. Motion by Moffett,..,seoonded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of five carloads of trap rock be authorize(* Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the compensation of the following employees in the Garbage Department be increased, effective June 16: Edith Huebner, secretary from 80.00 per month to $95.00 Per month, Crane Operators " .85 per hour to .95 per hour Foremen to 5.80 per day. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Claude McGregor be appointed as Harbormaster at a salary of $200 per month and a car allowance of $25.00 per month, effective July 1. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 20, 1944 51'00 P. M. 1�1—'.��� wii Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick, and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance Was read as followst AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS, CHAUFFEURS OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB STANDS; PROVIDING FOR REVOCA- TION OF LICENSES; DEFItYING CERTAIN TERMS, PROVID- ING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING LICENSE FEES; CREATING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF TAXICABS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, AND THE METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; ENACTING THE NECESSARY PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN TEE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDII;ANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. ,,McCaughan Aye '1 C Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jof. . Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of J100,000 of U. S. Treasury 2f Bonds, maturing June 15, 195., out of the Seawall and Breakwater Bond Sinking Fund, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. wf-� e e ATTEST, MAYOR City Secretiry i SPECIAL MEETING IL June 22, 1914 10:00 A. M. I Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Cco missioners Mireur, Williams and Segr st. Leslie Wasserman, George Kinkel, R. S. Colley, W. B. Windle and Thomas E. Quigley and Judge Paul A. Martineau appeared before the Council to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year, beginning August 1. The matter was discussed at some length and members of the Council generally agreeing that the program outlined for the coming year was desirable and would well be worth the amount of the budget, but it would be necessary for the Council to take same under advisement and consider their request along with other departments of the City. The point of the City's ability to meet the demands of it and provide the revenue for the various operations was emphasized. The American Cast Iron Pipe Company submitted the only bid for the following materials PER FT. 12 - 16t Joints -24" Cast Iron Pipe B&S Class 100 45-00 The following Cast Iron Fittings, Class 150 1 - 24" x ,fit -0" Flange & Spigot Pipe 56.1.0 1 - 24" x 31 -0" Flange & Spigot Pipe 57.30 1 - 24" x 6t -0" Flange & Bell Pipe 84.14 1 - 24" x 21 -0" Flange & Bell Pipe 44.19 3 - 24" 1/8 Bends B & S 88.62 2 - 24" i/32 Bends B & S 80.73 The bid was ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AT TEST s op I City ecretary SPECIAL MEETING June 24, 1%4 10:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Mireur, sec onded by Williams and carrieds That the advertising for bids to be received at 10:00 L* M. July 12, 1914, for the construction of permanent paving, including drainage, of Alameda Street from Louisiana Street to the South City Limits, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That water for the Jaycee Park Recreation Center in the vicinity of 19% and Agnes Streets be furnished gratis. 151 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That thepurchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 5501 of 3" steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and c arriedfi That the purchase of a quantity of gas applications blanks at a cost of 4116.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the purchase of a valve for the Water Department at a cost of $670.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Am rican Cast Iron Pipe Company, submit June 22, for a quantity of pipe and fittings be accepted• There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 27, 1944 5 s 00 P. M. 1tYiAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police $lett. An Ordinance was read as followsr AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS.CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BOATS ON LAIC CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," BEING ORDINANCE NUMBER 985, RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 466, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY ADDING SECTION (f) TO SUB -SECTION (1) OF'SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDI- NANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Bruer Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos; Miruer Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinancems read as followst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, BY AND BE- TWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 152 An Ordinance was read as follows s AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES"; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES `IN CONFLICT STH; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND;DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jose Miruer Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G� Moffett Aye The above ordinancewas passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ede P. WilliaiLs Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and oarrieds That J. C. Cline, Jr., be employed as a Fireman for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of $140*00 per month, effective June 27, 19l4o Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Re Se Colley be increased $50.00 per month, effective July 1, 191x14. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: per month, effective July 1, 1914,x. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Walter He Davis be increased $25-( That the car allowances for the two Colored case workers II be increased from $7.50 to $15.00 per month, each, effective July 1, 19L4. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and oarrieds That the purchase of 2231 of 14" wrapped steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: be authorized. That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 road oil be That the purchase of a water valve at a cost of $670.00 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and c araaeds That the bill of We S. ging in the amount of $100 for use of bulldozer f or the Colored park be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and oarrieds That the purchase of 5 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and oarrieds That the purchase of 6 carloads of street topping material be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Xoffett and oarrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to communicate with the County authorities with reference to their participation in the construction of certain streets within the City limits in accordance with the agreement now in existence. The City contemplates improvement of said streets when materials are available. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 'Csecretary SPECIAL MEETING June 28, 19%4 3 s30 P. Me MAYOR Members Presents Mayor No Caughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and City Attorney Sinter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. 153 Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 2,000 feet of 2" black steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and c arried: That the purchase of twenty 5/8" x 3/4" water meters be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the wrapping of 2,0001 of 2" pipe by the Pipeline Service Company costing $161o40 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of two relief valves at a cost of $5539 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried$ That the expenses of the Court Reporter in the Civil Service Board Hearing for the dismissal of Owen H. Gibson, Colored Policeman, be borne by the City. Motion by Williams, woonded by Moffett and carried: That the transfer of not exceeding $100000 from the Hospital Construction Fund to the Project Building Fund (Hospital Board), subject to approval of bills involving transfer, be approved by the Mayor, Finance Commissioner and the City Controller. There being no further business, the :meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MAYOR r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 30, 1944 10:00 A. M. R MembersPresents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Singer and City Engineer McCormick. 0 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the appraisal of the Appraisal Board for the E 101 of -the Gugenheim Property located at Lawrence and Chaparral Street for an alley and utilities be rejected, and that Russell Smith, Right of Way Agent, be authorized to procure easements, if possible, through the blocks from Laguna to Lawrence Streets. The Council being of the opinion that if said easements could not be obtained at a reasonable price they would be compelled to resort to the alternative of placing the said utility lines in the street and the customers be served from the front of the property. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, be authorized to proceed with Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents, and advertising for bids for settling basins, Calallen Plant, estimated at a cost of $165,000, and also to increase the filtering capacity of the Plant. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur, ani carrieds That the bill of Brown and Root, Inc., in the mount of $988.85 for excavation work at the Calallen Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of water, gas and sewer ledger sheets from the Clyde Rainey Printing Company at a cost of $180 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of a 36" tapping valve and sleeve at a cost of $292.50 be authorized. A Resolution was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLEROF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A LEASE AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTING AND EXTEND- ING ORIGINAL LEASE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 6, 19i 2, AND RENEMD THROUGH JUNE 30, 1914, BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI UNDER AUTHORITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 1500, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 153 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BEING WITH AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERIM MONCERNING CERTAIN SPACE IN THE STRUCTURE DESIGNATED ASCA WEATHER BUREAU BUILD- ING AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. k 10 154 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. -G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireut Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 'Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the traveling expenses of Commisstoner Be G. Moffett for the months of April and May, aggregating $70.00 be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 6, 1914 9:15 A. M. Members Present s Mayor McCaughan, Com¢nissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedt That the bill of the Massey Pipeline Company in the amount of $225.00 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $864.88 for excavation work at the Calallen Tlfater Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Myers and Noyes, consulting Engineers, a+ in the amount of $3,000 for work on Plans and Specifications, Bay Front Storm Seewers,. be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Engineering and Fire Departments for the month of June were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That permission be given to the Pentecostal Holiness Church to erect a tent for revival services for a period of 30 days at Port and Buford Streets be authorized. The Council approved the following letters "July 5, 1944 Continental Casualty Company Frank Sparks Building Corpus Christi, Texas Ret Arthur B. Allen vs. City of Corpus Christi Injured of 1-27-1a4 Gentlemens This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter written by Mr. D. Y. Ellis of Frank Sparks Company, and in reply I wish to request that you proceed under the terms of your policy to fulfill your obligation in regard to the injured. k t< We will of course expect you to take no action which will result in any increase of liability on the part of the City. t Yours very truly, I. M. Singer IMAW" City Attorney i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST.- City TTEST.City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 8, 1914 10t00 A. M. 155 0 Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and oarrieds That the employment of Agnes Jones & Katie R. Pramer as assistants in the Tax Collector's office at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective July 7, 1944, and $11.0.00 per month, effective June 29, 19", respectively, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8548oO4 for gas purchased for the period of May 4 to June 20, inclusive, be approved and payment % I C authorized. An Ordinance was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING SITES AND BUILDING FIRE STATIONS AND ACQUIRING FOR THE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST AND CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR REDEMPTION OF SAID BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISIT, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING .THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF TV70 HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($275,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING, IMPROVING AND REHABILITATING THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST AND CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF; PROVIDING A NAME FOR SAID BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rulevas suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance ms passed by the following voter A. Co. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Jaye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye 156 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur, and carried: That Calvin Cock be authorized to place 1500 sq. ydso of street topping material on the streets in Lawndale Addition at a cost of $.221 per sq. yd. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: Motion by Moffett, eaconded by Williams and carried: authorized. That the purchase of 80 - 31L"x 5/8" water meters be That the purchase of two 4" gas meters be authorized. That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 road oil be There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Secretar y REGULAR IZETIkG July 11, 1914 5 s00 P. M. F P, -d "V"'en' R - MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chi of of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 3 of Brown & Root, Ina., in the amount of $20,50.53 for construction work on the Memorial Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That H. E. Warren be employed as assistant Harbormaster C at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective June 21, 1914. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That Leon H. Smith be reinstated in the Fire Department on a temporary basis for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective July 11, 1914* Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bill of A. E. Garcia in the amount of $35.00 for drafting work an the sketch plan prepared by the Planning Commission be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That W. W. Saunders be employed in the Water & Gas Depart- ment as a watchman at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective July 1, 1914* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of the Stewart Road Company in the amount of 4855.00 for road oil for Lawndale Addition be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of the Stewart Road Company in the amount of X660.00 for construction of a caliche base at Calallen Water Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of two mechanical joint sleeves at a cost of $210.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for a quantity of cast iron and steel pipe for the rehabilitation of the Gas System, a pump for the Water Department and three trucks. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Library Department be authorized to purchase a Servel Electrolux at an approximate cost of 6200.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That one-half of the expenses of Commissioner Moffett to attending the American Airport Forum in Chicago be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to request the owners of the property located South of the Tower Pharmacy on AlamedaStreet to remedy the condition of their sidewalk. The sidewalk being 12 to 18" higher than the grade of the sidewalk on either side, creating a hazard to pedestri traffic. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That Commissioner Moffett be given permission to be absent from attending two regular Council Meetings on account of attending the National Democratic Conference in Chi - cago and also attending an Airport Conference in Chicago. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 12, 1914 10::00 A. M. 157, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, and City Xttorney Singer. The following firms submitted a bid for construction of permanent paving, including drainage, of Alameda Street and south property line of Louisiana Street to the South City lamits: Heldenfels Brothers Brown & Root, Inc. The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 1 B hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Stewart Road Company in the amount of $605.00 for labor and matet•ial in the construction of a caliche base at Cal allen Water Plant be approved and payment authorized. An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE " PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN°RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT; REPEAL- ING ORDINANCES NO. 878, 983, 1064 and 1253 CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE„ AND DECLARING IN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votet A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 15, 1944 9:00 A. M. ' Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. City Engineer McCormick presented a tabulation of the bids received July 12, for improvement of Alameda Street and Louisiana Street to the South City Limits: Heldenfels Brothers $33,993.50 Brown & Root, Inc. 35,302.75 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carriedt That the bid of Heldenfels Brothers for the improvement of AlamedaStreet be accepted subject to similar action being taken by the Commissioners' Court who participates in the cost of said improvements* An Ordinance was read as, follows x J AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY, FOR THE SALE OF WATER BY CITY TO CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent 1. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That Wylma Haley be employed as a Clerk -typist in the Gas Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, effective July 13, and J. J. Hickey be employed as an Industrial Meter and Regulator Repairman in the Gas Department at a salary of $250.00 per month, effective July 1301%4e Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to dismiss a condem- nation suit for the acquisition of the E 101 of the Gugenheim Property located at Lawrence and Chaparral Streets Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of Brownead Root, Inc., in the amountof $942240 for excavation work at the Calallen Plant be approved# and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 140, of 12" steel pipe at an approximat cost of $300 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 Road Oil be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds be authorized. That the purchase of 6 carloads of street covering materia Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That thepurchase of 50 tons of rock asphalt, in place, from the Stewart Road Company at a cost of $450 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/ i City Secretary REGULAR MEETING July 18, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, and Segrest, City Engineer McCormack and Chief of Police Klett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF HELDENFELS BROS. AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TBE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY`AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND HELDENFELS BROS. FOR TBE CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT PAVING, INCLUD- ING DRAINAGE, OF TBE ALAMEDA ROAD (STREET) FROM TBE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOUISIANA STREET TO TBE SOUTH CITY LIMITS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes 1. r 159 A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed, P. Williams D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett An Ordinance was read as followss Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent 2 AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS TO FASTEN, TACK, NAIL, TIE, GLUE, PASTE OR MAINTAIN ANY PLACARD, POSTER, BANTMR, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL ANYWHERE ON THE STREETS, SIDE-IFALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, SIGNAL LIGHT POSTS OR BASES, STREET LIGHT POSTS OR BASES, TELEPHONE OR ELECTRIC LIGHT POSTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; MAKING A VIOLATION HEREOF A MISDEbTIANOR AND MAKING EACH DAY A SEPARATE OFFENSE: PRESCRIBING THE PENALTYs AND D ECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule w as suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinancevas passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and c arrieds That the transfer of $$50,000 from f106 Gas Fund to -#102 Current Fund to J102 Current Fund be authorized. Motion by Mi reur, seconded by Segrest and c arrieds That Rudolf Vela be employed as elevator operator at a salary of $75.00 per month, effective July 12, 19L4* L. F. Benson presented a bill in the amount of $100.00 for alleged damages to his boat, stating that the damages occurred in removal of the boat from one slip to another. The bill was referred to the Finance Commissioner for investigation. The following firms submitted a bid on a quantity of steel piper Y Iapweld Pipe V • LGAUiLU COMPANY PRICE DISC OUNT CHARGE DATE PRICE DISCOUNT CHARGE DATE Alamo Iron Works $57.78 2%. Sept. American Radiator & Standard San.Corp.57.78 V. $25.00 21 days $58.87 2% $25.00 45 days Samsco 57.78 Z% 35.00 Sept. 18 Mill f.o.b. 191 value our yard Cranes Company 59.88 2% 31",, October plus transportation charges The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours ass squired by the City Charter. The following firms submitted a bid for three 12 Ton Cab and chassis trucksr Cage Implement Company $1330.28 each Delivery date --approximately 30 days Hargis -Jones 1610.00 each Delivery --1 day from receipt of order. The bids were ordered to lie on the tatle for 48 hours as required by the City Charter,: Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of reinforcement steel and steel lathing at an approximate cost of $600 be authorized. 160 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of material for rebuilding of the McDaniel Relift Pumping Station at an approximate cost of $600 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 500 taxicab rate cards at $.26 each and 500 Drivers License holders at $.23 each be authorized. Motion by Mireur, s eeonded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Stewart Road Company in the amount of 2869.00 for placement of 230 yards of stone and oil in the streets of Lawndale Addition be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and c arried: Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur, and carried: That the purchase of 80 3/4" water meters be authorized. That the laying of 1300} of 4" lead joint pipe in the Glen Royal Addition by the J. W. France Company at an approximate cost of 0780.00 be authorized. Mgtion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: Meter Company be authorized. That the purchase of 80 meters (water) from the Badger There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary __.. SPECIAL MEETING July 19, 19U4 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the Purchasing Agent bq authorized to sell a 1941 Ford Station Wagon, Engine No. 661339, to A. J. Neff at the ceiling price of 01150.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• i y ecretary SPECIAL MEETING July 210 1944 5:00 P. M. r EAV 1! �yf619 -! Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. An Ordinance was read as follows;. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M. ON AUGUST 4TH, 19I4, IN THS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE DARING HERETOFORE ORDERED AND OPENED FOR THE REAL AND TRUE ONNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOff DEFINED AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CON,I C - TION THERNMITH, SHALL BE REOPENED AND CONTINUED AND HELD; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS RE- QUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DIRECTING THAT SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING A5 REQUIRED BY UT, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND TIM AMOUNTS OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS TOGETHER MTH THE MJUSTMENTS THEREOF, ALL AS SET OUT IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY RECEIVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 18, 1942s AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OPTNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES SHALL NOT BE =11 j Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the Purchasing Agent bq authorized to sell a 1941 Ford Station Wagon, Engine No. 661339, to A. J. Neff at the ceiling price of 01150.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• i y ecretary SPECIAL MEETING July 210 1944 5:00 P. M. r EAV 1! �yf619 -! Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. An Ordinance was read as follows;. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M. ON AUGUST 4TH, 19I4, IN THS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE DARING HERETOFORE ORDERED AND OPENED FOR THE REAL AND TRUE ONNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOff DEFINED AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CON,I C - TION THERNMITH, SHALL BE REOPENED AND CONTINUED AND HELD; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS RE- QUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DIRECTING THAT SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING A5 REQUIRED BY UT, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND TIM AMOUNTS OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS TOGETHER MTH THE MJUSTMENTS THEREOF, ALL AS SET OUT IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY RECEIVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 18, 1942s AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OPTNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES SHALL NOT BE =11 161 CONCLUSIVE OF SAID C=ERSHIP OR OF SAID DESCRIPTIONS AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH MMS NAMED OR SUCH PROPERTY SO DESCRIBED, BUT THAT SAID NOTICE NEVERTHELESS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO TBE REAL AND TRUE O: HERS OF ALL PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WHETHER NAMED AND DESCRIBED OR CORRECTLY NAMED AND DESCRIBED OR NOT; AND PROVIDING THAT FOLLM.PING SUCH HEARING ASSESSMENTS WILL BE LEVIED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIEEr AND THE REAL AND TRUE ONNERS THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEEDINGS HAD BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH TBE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule w as suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent P The above ordinance was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye The following firms submitted a bid for 3100f of 4" and 7500t of 6" cast iron ,pipes N BIDDER PRICE TERMS DELIVERY DATE 4" PIPE PIPE American Cast Iron Pipe Co. .64 ft. .94 ft. Net Week of Aug. 20th 30 days McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. .65 ft. .96 ft. Net 8 weeks 30 days U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. .66 ft. .97 ft. Net 56 days 30 days National Cast Iron Pipe Co. .67 ft. .98 ft. Net 7 to 9 weeks 30 days The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of Cage Implement Company submitted July18, for three trucks be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: CitySee-rotary SPECIAL MEETING July 22, 19L4 llr00 A. M. IL a 63 11 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, and City Ittorney Singer. Motion by Mireur, seconded b y Williams and carrieds That the bid of the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation, submitted July 18, for a quantity of steel pipe be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 50 water meters from the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 50 water meters from the Badger Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That thepurchase of 75 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeill Bros* be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the bill of Brown and Root, Inc. in the sn ount of $763 for excavation work at the Calallen Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Yzreur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 road oil be 162 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of several items of welding equipment for he Gas De- partment at a cost of 9293 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of Thomas R. McGee of $200 for a quantity of drugs remaining unused at the City Clinic be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the sale of the surgical equipment no longer needed at the City Clinic to the City -County Memorial Hospital for the sum of $563.19 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r , ATTESTS City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 25, 1914 10,00 AN Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett# The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning August 1, and to hear any person who might have an objection to said budget. James Young, Jr., was the only person appearing in connection with the proposed budget and stated that as a supporter of John Lyle, candidate for Congress, that the services of R.oy Miller be - discontinued upon Mr. Lyle assuming office; it being their desire that Mr. Lyle be given an opportunity to perform the functions of the office and thereby eliminate this expense. Mr. Young further stated that if it later developed that the seryl of Mr. Miller were required that he subsequently be re-employed. It wqs explained to Mr. Young that there was no specific appropriation made for the payment of Dor. Miller, that his services were paid for out of the con- tingent appropriation. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Segrest and carried: That the budget hearing be adjourned until 10 A.M., July 31. Motion by Segrest, seccmded by Mireur an dcarried: That the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company sub- mitted July 21 for a quantity of cast iron pipe beeccepted. Motion by Williams, s econded by Segrest and c arried: That the purchase of a quantity of traffio control equip- ment at an approximate cost of $200 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of two second hand dump bodies for $WO, to be charged to the Street Department, purchased from Mr. Catts be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 1 0 ' •• a ATTEST i YL � City Secretary le REGULAR MEETING July 25, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Engineer McCormick, City Attorney Singer and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett* seconded by Segrest and carriedx That the Electrician's Bond of J. Be Jones, dba Electric Service Company be approved, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That bids be adertised for construction of a 12" cast iron sewer main f rom the Bascule Bridge to the Sewage Treatment Plant; said bids to be received at 1Os00 A. M., August 14, 1914- __ � _ _ 163. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That E. L. Davenport be authorized to conduct a course in safety driving for some LO or 50 drivers of the City at a cost of $1.50 per capita. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the application of E. J. Sargent for reinstatement cf his taxicab driver's license in response to his appeal, dated July 20, be restored and the Taxicab Inspector be authorized to observe his conduct closely with the view of having him comply with the Taxicab Ordinance. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Peggy Boyd be employed as a secretary`in the Wharf and Harbor Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, effective July 12, 1944, and E. L. Tannehill be reinstated as a night watchman in the Parks Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, effective July 22, 1%4a Motion by Mireur, seconded by Willisms and carried: That Sarah Adams be employed as secretary in the Purchasing Department at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective July 15, 1A49 Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the following employees be employed in the Police and Fire Departments: J. W. Harrison Special Officer Robert L. Doyle Fireman Iva Grant Dispatcher Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: 0 Police Dept. at $165.00 per month, effective 7/25 Fire " at 11.0.00 " " " VO Fire " at 95.00 » n a 7/25 That the sum of $390.00 be advanced to R. S. Colley as expenses to Detroit, Michigan, relative to a survey of future airport facilities; said survey to be made in con- junction with M. W. Cochran, special airport engineer. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of street covering material be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 oil be authorized There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTs Citye� cretary SPACIAL MEETING July 26, 1944 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. The following firms submitted a bid for one 8,000 GPM pump directly connected to an electric motor for the Water C Department at Calallenz San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. Ingersoll Rand rump with sleeve bearing motor $5735.00 Shipment on AA1 rating --6 to 7 months. San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. ball bearing motor (alternate bid) Shipment --31 weeks 5960.00 Fairbanks Morse Co. Pumand motor 6676.00 Shipment in 25 weeks on AA1 rating. Southern Engine & Pump Co. Pump and motor 5821.00 Shipment in 20 weeks on AA3 rating. 4 The bids were ordered to lie on the table f or 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of the following material for Signal Project be authorized: 0 One additional relay for six (6) type GS3 controls One relay cascade for installation in City Hall in connBetion with downtown. system. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary 8 010.2D each @4153.00 l � � I U SPECIAL FETING July 28, 1944 11100 A. M. Members Present# Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mi.reur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of fittings for the Gas De- partment at a cost of $667.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Brown and Root,Ine., in the amount of $743.61 for excavation work at the Calallen Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a 12" and 1V valve at a cost of OL410 for the Water Department be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the billof Aikin & Hinman in the amount of $291.61 for work done on the Savage Lane Reservoir be approved and payment authorized. 11 Motion W Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the sale of 9800# of 2" cast iron pipe at x$25.33 per 4undred feet be authorized; this being surplus stock and the City has no immediate need for same. Fgtion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 75 - 1" Emsco meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the bid of the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company submitted July 26 for a pump for the Water Department be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the following adjustments be made in the budget for the fiscal year ending July 31, 191: Department City Attorney's Office Civil Service Board Planning Board Welfare Bureau Civilian Defense Assessor & Collector Purchasing Agent's Office Police Department Traffic Department Radio Department Health Departmgnt Venereal Disease Clinic Scavenger Dept. (Garbage) Incinerator Operations Hospital Operations Street Department St. Cleaning Dept. L St. Lighting Expenses Park Department Airport Operations City Hall Expense Golf Course Operations Water & Gas Office Expense Water Reservoir Operations Water -City Operations Gas Dept. Operations Gas Purchases Gas Syst. Rehabilitation Expense Sewer Dept. Operations Water -City Construction " -Plant Construction Water Meters Gas Construction Totals Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: Increased Decreased Appropriations Appropriations 250.00 250.00 7,000.00 2,500.00 9,500.00 4o 000.00 750.00 12,000.00 5,000.00 250.00 7,000.00 500.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 3,705.00 That L. M. Neid be employed as a janitor in the tharf and Harbor Department at a salary of $70.00 per month, effective July 25, 1914* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST : MAYOR 1 f6 1 City Secretary RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING July 31, 191.4 10:00 A. M. 7,000.00 7,000.00 5,800.00 8,000.00 6,5oo.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 12,000.00 1,690.00 22,500.00 2,500.00 65,000.00 40,000-00 6,000.00 12,000.00 $147,695.00 $148,500.00 That L. M. Neid be employed as a janitor in the tharf and Harbor Department at a salary of $70.00 per month, effective July 25, 1914* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST : MAYOR 1 f6 1 City Secretary RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING July 31, 191.4 10:00 A. M. 165 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick, Assistant City Engineer Stirman, and Consulting Engineer E. N. Noyes. r The Following firms submitted a bid for the construction of settling basins and other appurtenant structures at the Calallen Water Plant: Brown & Root, Inc. agreed to complete the job in 80 days $106,337.50 Aikin & Hinman n » n n » n 70 " 122,627.39 W. S. Bellows,Co. " " " " " " 120 " 127,110.00 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. The following firms submitted a bid for a 90 day supply of gasoline: Aye Texas Star Oil XX Guarautee� Guaranteed Independent Oil 8y " Not guaranteed Crystal Petroleum 8 " Guaranteed Ray West Sinclair Texas Co. 82¢ Not guaranteed " The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 1.4.8 hours as required by the Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the improvement cf 19th Street abutting the follow- ing described property be authorizedx Leonard M. Price, widower, Lot 4, Block 1, Bay View No. 4- � X23.59 (H) R. P. Fields, Part of Lot 12, H. E. Luter Partition. ---697-98 (H) Augustin Lopez, Lot 12, Jasmin Addition —136.59 (H) Vijida Be De Silvas, widow, (deo'd), Lot 15, Jasmin Add. ✓ 136.59 Florentino Paz, Lot 2, Jasmin Addition --136-59 (H) Jose E. Martinez, Lot 3, Jasmin Addition ---'136-59 H. H. Bowen, all of Lot 10, Luter Partition 573.68 (NH) Laura A. Gilbert, a fame sole, Annie C. Butler, wife of Charles T. Butler, and Wilbur 0. Gilbert, all of Jefferson County, Texas ,,699-89 (NH) Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications preparatory to receiving Aids for the installation of traffic lighting and signal equipment. Motion by Mireur, seoonded by Moffett and carried: That C. D. RoBson be employed as assistant Purchasing Agent at a salary of $200 per month, effective July 28,j 1944. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the acceptance of an offer of the United States of America (Federal Works Agency) of $51.4.31 to assist in the maintenance and operation of sewage facilities, Project Tex. 1.41-M288 and the execution of said acceptance by the ''layor be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDIRANCF AUTHORIZING, ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1914, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1945; AND DECI,AR.ING AN EMERGENCY. The%charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Ae. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. t. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary 1 *;- 166 REGULAR MEETING August 1, 19I 4 5 s00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest andZoffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $7840*00 for gas purchased for the 1period of June 21, to July 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the delinquent tax roll reflecting an aggregate amount, uncollected as of July 1, 1944v of 08,497.16 or 3.7% of a total levy of $1,031,302.79 be approved, and the Msy or be authorized to execute a certificate of approval. Report of the Fire Department for the month of July was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carriedx That the payment of $50 in full settlement of the claim to L. F. Benson, AM3/6 for damages to his boat alleged to have occurred while moving said boat from one berth to another by the Harbormaster Department, upon the execution of a release, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the appeal of M. H. Williams for reinstatement of the taxicab driver's license be granted and the license be restored with the, understanding that he be expected to comply with the Taxicab Ordinance in its entirety. t Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Claude Smith be reinstated for the duration of the emergency as a fireman at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective August 10 19L�4* I An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND CLAUD BOATRIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING AN ELEVATED WATER TANK LOCATED AT SAM RANKIN STREET, IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; FOR A PERIOD OF T'V0 YEARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A� Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye { The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND Cad BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND CLAUD BOATRIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING AN ELEVATED NEATER TANK LOCATED AT MORGAN STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR A PERIOD OF 7W0 YEARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye 167 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLEROF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BE- HALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND CI.AUD BOATRIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING AN ELEVATED WATER TANK LOCATED AT CALALLEN, TEXAS, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett ,Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P..,Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. koffett Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RE- LEASE OF VENDORS LIEN FROM THE CITY OF CCR - PIIS CSRISTI TO PAUL COS AND MME LAM- BERT, WHICH LIEN HAD BEEN PAID IN FULL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following. votes A. G. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye Aye Are AN ORDINAI+ICE APPROPRIATING SUNS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CBRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1944, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1945; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN TEE CITY OF CORPUS CBRISTI AND PONTIAC REFINING CORPORATION, FOR THE SALE OFMVER BY CITY TO CORPORATION; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule Was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams ._ Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the action of the City Council of June 27, 19%l.i., regarding the salary of Walter H. Davis be rescinded, and that his salary be fixed at $$205.00 per month. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Minutes from June 6 to July 31, inclusive be approved. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mreur, and carried: That the purchase of a carload of premix asphalt be authoriz Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of equipment consisting of recording gongs, etc., for expansion of the Fire Alarm System at a cost of $505.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 2, 1944 10:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Engineer McCormick, John Cunningham and E..N. Noyes. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and c arrieds That the bid of the Texas Star Oil Co. for a 90 day supply of gasoline, submitted July 310 be accepted. Motion by Segrest, secondedby Williams and carried: That the bid of Brown & Root, Inc. for construction of sett Ing basin at the Calallen Plant be accepted, including their proposal for maintenance of the sodded grass areas for a period of 6 months for a consideration of $600. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the salary of Bibiano Gomez, maintenance employee of the Recreatinn Department be increased from $100 to $110.00 per month, effective July 16, 19444 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the negotiations be authorized for the acquisition of 5 acres of land adjacent to the Savage Lane Reservoir proper. There being no further business, the meetingadjourned. ATTEST: 6V A i ecretary SPECIAL MEETING August 3, 1944 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. W. 0. Yarborough, resident of Chamber of Commerce, J. E. Bell, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, Conw%r Craiu State Chairman of Paper Salvage Committee, G. Brice Gaston, Area Representative of WPB of Austin, and *a, Dewitt Reed appeared before the Council in connection with the inauguration of the campaign for the salvage of waste paper. Plans were discussed and consummated for the collection of wastepaper, and August 20 was set as the date for said collection/ Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of trap rock be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett gnd carried: compound) be authorized. That the purchase of 100 bags of copperas (water purifying Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 3 tires for the Garbage Department at a cost of $110 be authorised. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of equipment consisting of recording machine, gongs, etc., for the expansion of the Fire Alarm System at a cost of $505'be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of lumber for con- struction of a sewer relift station at a cost of $556.89 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and c arried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / r City Seoretary SPECIAL MEETING August 4, 1914 10;:00 A. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Assi-stant City Engineer Stirman. RECESSED HEARING August 4. 1%4 10:00 A. M. SOUTH STAPLES STREET (Colorado Avenue from the north property line of Ayers Street to the north property line of Louisiana Avenue extended. MEMBERS PRESENTt A. C. McCaughan, Mayor; Commissioners Jos. Mireur, Ed, P. Williams, B. G. Moffett, and D. A. Segrest; City Engineer A. McCormick; Assistant City Engineer Harry Stirman; City Attorney, I. M. Sanger; and Julian Shapiro, Attorney, of Houston, Texas, MARY A DONADA. Lot 3, Block 4% Del Mar Addition, corner of Naples and Colorado Avenue; frontage of 120.91 feet; ` original assessment, $?53.31, adjusted to $121.61; asked for explanation of adjusted assessment; thought original figure too high, but satisfied with adjusted figure. D. H. BESTf Corpus Christi, Texas, stated that he had been in the real estate business and right-of-way work for en yam' a years. That he was familiar with the area of South Staples Street (Colorado Avenue) proposed to be improved. That he di-dn*t know each individual piece of property, but knew general sizes and shapes of property. That he had read the notice published in the paper regarding the proposed paving and assessment onithis street, and that in the light of his experience and knowledge of that area, it was his opinion that the regularly shaped property abutting on that street would be enhanced in value and the owner benefitted at least $6.23 per lineal foot, that is, by the construction of a 1a inch asphaltic concrete base course and 12 inch asphaltic surface. That, in his opinion, as to this particular property, some adjustment in the assessments should be made in r egard to add -shaped lots. That he had checked over the assessments and the adjustments recommended, that practically all of the property was odd -shaped, and that, in his opinion, the Engineers had made very liberal adjustments, and that all properties abutting upon said street to be improved would be enhanced in value in excess of amount of the adjusted assessment proposed to be levied against them. FRED QUAILE, of Corpus Christi, Texas, stated that he had been engaged in the real estate business approximately twenty-five years; that he was familiar with the area proposed to be improved, South Staples Street (Colorado Avenue) beginning at Sax Points; that he was familiar with property along that street and that, in light of his experience and knowledge of this property, it was his opinion that the proposed improvement would benefit this property far in excess of the cost of paving; that is, in excess of $6.25 per front foot, assuming that irregular shaped pieces of property are adjusted. That he had seen the adjustments set out on the published notice recom- mended by the City Engineer, and that, in hiscpinion, those adjustments were more than fair, and that each parcel of property abutting upon said street would be enhanced in value in excess of the amount of the adjusted asses;1- ment proposed to be levied against them for said improvements. W. N. COOPER, 705 Mesquite, Corpus Christi, Texas, stated that he had been engaged in the real estate business for about twenty-one years and that he had been engaged iA such business in Corpus Christi for eight years, ccming October. That he was familiar with the property on South Staples Street proposed to be improved and that he was familiar with the locations, shapes, and sized of such property and that he was familiar with real estate generally in Corpus Christi. He stated that it was his opinion, in the light of his experience and knowledge, tha the property abutting on said street would be enhanced in value and the owner benefitted, in accordance with the calculations made by the Engineer, more than approximately 36.25 per lineal front foot, assuming the property to be regularly shaped. He further stated that it was his opinion that some adjustment should be made as to that property which was irregularly shaped. He stated that he had seen the notice but had not studied it carefully as he was not personally interested in anything on that street. After regding the adjustments made by the City Engi- neer', he stated that as a general rule, they looked very fair and just. N. E. SHAMOON, Lots 38, 39, 1}0 and part of 37, Block 904, Merchant's Addition No. 4, frontage of 121.15 feet; original assessment $756.67, adjusted to X16.17. He stated that his property was irregularlyshaped and tha t the adjustment was not fair as it was only a forty-five per cent out and he was still paying fifty-five per cent, which was not a fair adjustment for the size and shape of his property, comparing it with some of the other property. He was asked if he would consider it fair if $80.00 was taken off the adjustment, making a balance of $336.13. He stated that he had not figured what would be a fair adjustment, making a balance.of $336.13. He stated that he had not figured what would be a fair adjustment. 170 J. D. SCOTT (ELEANOR BREEZE LEONARD) Hbck 35, Lot 12, Del Mar Addition stated that he was the present owner of the lot; that he was not related to Eleanor Breeza Leonard, but that he had purchased the lot from her about fif- teen months ago, after the first hearing on the improvement of South Staples Street was held. He stated that he was married, that he lived at 546 Cole Street, and that his wife's name was Ocie Lee. He stated that the northwest corner of his property abutted on South Staples and that at the present time it was actually back of his lot. He stated that the paving would not be beneficial unless used as furnished property. That if it could be used as furnished property, he would be more than glad to pay the assessment. Original assessment was $362.36 adjusted to $181.18. Mr. McCaughan stated that he thought he was entitled to some more adjustment, and suggested that instead of a one-half basis, heshould have a third, or $121.13 It was recommended that he be assessed $120.79, which he stated would be satisfactory. ORA CHAPMAN, REPRESENTING ESTATE OF SALLIE T. PANGLE, Lots 33, 34, and 35, Block 1101, Merchant's Addition NO. 2, stated that s e had pure ase is property, but hat the records hail not been changed. Stated that she was Executrix of Estate of Sallie T. Pangle, but that she had purchased the property, but had not finished paying for it, at the time of the death of Sallie.T. Pangle, her aunt. She stated that if this property were zoned for business,property, the paving would be of great benefit, but was of no benefit as long as it was residential. Original assessment was $653.1414., adjusted to $311.52. It was suggested that it be adjusted to $300.00, which she stated would be satisfactory. N. H. HAFER, property in name of ALM HAFFER, his wife, Block 1, Lot 1.4., Arcadia Addition; stated that his home faced on York Street; that it was an odd -size lot- wide front and narrow rear. Stated that he felt the adjustmen was too high for the back part of his lot. The original assessment wax $485.97, adjusted to $2142.98. Stated tha; he did not think it would increase the value of an Arcadia lot to have it paved in the rear. Said about $150.00 would be what he considered fair. He stated that Mr. Holley, his neighbor who was in defense work and could not appear and who owns Lot 3, thoutht the amount too high, but did not say what he thought the value should be. Mr. McCaughan suggested that the figure be reduced to $200.00, but he stated that amount was too high and that he thought $150.00 would only be a fair adjustment and that he wanted to at least register protest. MRS. EMWE NORROD (also listed J. A. NORROD)L OTS 36 and 37, Block 1104, Merchant's Addition N 2, objected to paying so much on Colorado Street(South Staples) since her assessment had been no high on Thirteenth. Original assessment was $396.81, adjusted to $283.73. She stated that she didn It know what would be a fair adjustment, but that she was unable to pay the amount assessed.. It was suggested that one-half be taken off- the assessment leaving $198.10 due. She stated that would be all right. W. A. PERRY, local manager of Humbb Oil & Refining Company, stated that he had been authorised by H.GDennet, District anager, to state that the management was agreeable and anxious to see the paving completed and that the benefits to property would exceed the cost. J. D. HARDY, REPRESENTING HARDY. Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1405 Merchant's Addition No. 6; stated that this is ° rent property and that he lives at Hardy Hotel on Kinney Avenue. He stated that he was willing to pay according to the assessments on other property, but that his assessment was not in accordance with the others. Original assessment was $638.73, adjusted to $456.81. It was suggested that cutting the assessment to $6100.00 be taken under advisement, but he -stated that he was still paying more in proportion to his neighbors. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the hearing be closed and that City Attorney be to draw an ordinance closing the hearing and fixing adjustments in line with fig=ures to be furnished him by the Council. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the proposition of Calvin Cocke to place 1260 gallons of RC -2 oil and 27 cubic yards of cover stone on Sunset Street for a consideration of $387.00 or approximately 21¢ per square yard be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams gnd carrieds That Estimate N0. 4 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount 0 _ of $6583.90 for construction work on Memorial Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street Improvement be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS "/' i Vity Secretary 0 SPECIAL MEETING August 5, 19I4 10:30 A. M. MAYOR _ _ Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $34,032.69 for construction of water line on Dempsey, Lawrence Drive, Huisache and Oak Park Streets be approved and payment authorized. Notion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 75 1" meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur,, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 11 screen doors for the Typhus Control _ Department be authorized. There beim no further business, the meeting adjourned. a ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1944 5 t00 P. M. MAYOR 171 Members Presents Mayor MoCaughan,`Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the assessment for improvement of South Staples Street for the property described as Block `904, Merchant's J. Addition, owned by S. Be Johnson and Mrs. William, Rascoe be adjusted to the same basis as the N. E. Shamoon property, also in Block 904, Merchant's f . Addition. The hatter property having been adjusted in the Public Hearing held August 4, 19l4o L. V. Spell appeared before the Council for the second time for the reinstatement of his Taxicab Driver's License explaining that he was in the Merchant Marine Service and -when in Port, he usually had some 30 days leave and it was impossible for him to procure temporary employment. Further explaining that if the request were granted, `he would comply with the taxicab Ordinance. Motion by Willians, seconded by Mireur and carried: That L. E. Spell be given a 90 day temporary Taxicab Driver's License. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Dodson Shows be granted permission to show within the City, August 2 through August 10, under the auspices of the LULAC Council No. 1 of the City. The Engineering Department report for the month of July was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That Neal Be Marriot be re-employed as secretary and attor- ney for the City Zoning and Planning Commission on the basis of his former employment. An Ordinance was read as follows= AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT BY AND BET?1EEN SAID CITY AND ALVIN McNAIR; AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance wss passed by the following vote: A. Cr McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be Gr Moffett Aye A petition was presented for the closing of an alley located in Block 70 Bayview Addition -J3. The matter bras referred to the Engineering Department for recommendation. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POirPERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROCESSES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDINANCE SHALL BE EIVOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams - Aye D. A. Segrest Aye 172 B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following notes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: l ized. That the purchase of 100000 gallons of RC -2 oil be author- . l Motion by Segrest,seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 25001 of wrapped steel I. pipe be authorized Motion by Moffett,& econded by 5egfest and carried: Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and c arrieds Police Department be authorized. That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. That the purchase of 4 heavy duty auto generators for the Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That a right -of. -,way or Easement Deed to part of Block 14, Luter Partition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, being a portion of the property owned by the heirs ofthe Estate of Mrs. Laura A. Gilbert, Deceased, for a consideration of $750 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following raises be authorized, effective August 1, 191.{.: NO. OF NAME AND/OR EMPLOYEES CIASSIFICATION 1 Supt. J. W. Kelly 1 Catch Basin (McClure) 1 Time Keeper 1 Bookkeeper 1 Mechanic ' 1 Mechanic 3 ` Maintainer Operator 1 Foreman 1 Foreman 1 Asphalt Floater 1 Broom Maker 1 Truck Oiler 1 Cat Operator 13 Truck Drivers 74 Laborers STREET DEPARTbENT SALARY $225.00 to $250.00 ..175-00 to .190-00 115.00 to 120.00 100.00 to 110.00. 160.00 to 175.00 $7.50 to $8.00 per day 16.75 to 7.00 per day 5.50 to 6.00 per day 6.00 to 6.50 per day 4.50 to 5.00 per day 4.00 to 4.50 per day 4.00 to 4.50 per day 4.75 to 5.251per day 4.00 to 4.80 per day 3.50!to 4.00 per day STREET CLEANING DEPARTMENT AMOUNT OF RAISE $25.00 per month .15.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 1 Foreman $150.00 to $160.00 10.00 per month 2 White Wing Operators • 80.00 to . 90.00 20.00 3 Sweeper Operators,, $5.00 to $5.5a per day_ . 1 Elgin Sweeper Oper. 150.00 per month 150.00 PARK DEPARTMENT 1 Superintendent $200.00 to $225.00 2 Park Keepers 115.00 to 125.00 1 Zoo Keeper- 115.00.to 125.00 2 Park Keepers 110.00 to 120.00 6 Park Keepers 100.00 to 110.00 4 Night Watchmen 90.00 to 100.00 2 Truck Drivers 104.00 to 120.00 26 Laborers $3.50 to $4.00 per day WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT Viola Boyd E. M. Ostrom R. L. Harris Jesus Arispe rC:,.M. Bardwell Wylma Haley P. M• Kring George Kates Antonio Flores Zao Martinez R. B. Martinez Lucille Pompa Kate Soto Eddie Edwards $125.00 to $130.00 -125.00 to '130.00 150.00 to 160.00 140.00 to 145.00 100.00 to 110.00 80.00 to 100.00 95.00 to 100.00 175.00 to 190.00 120.00 to 125.00 140.00 to 145.00 120.00 to 125.00 85.00 to 100.00 85.00 to 100.00 230.00 to 250.00 WATER DEPARTMENT CALALLEN PLANT AND BOOSTER PLANTS $25.00 per month 20.00 10.00 20.00 . 6o.00 40.00_ 32,00. 130-00, $5.00 per month 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 Calallen Plant Dolph Magee $165.00 to $180.00 $15.00 per month Albert Ware .160.00 to 170.00 10.00, 1'73 NO. OF NAIL AND/OR 175.00 to 190.00 15.00 AMOUNT OF EMPLOYEES CLASSIFICATION 135.00 SALARY RAISE • Jim Carr $165.00 to $180«00 per month $15.00 Mrs. A. M. Cunningham 125.00 to 135.00 10.00 H V. Harvey 175.00 to 190.00 15.00 Albert Atkinson 165.00 to 180.00 15.00 Esom Sexton 150.00 to 160.00 10.00 George Bagnall 150.00 to 160.00 10.00 Juan Maldonado 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 J. M. Palmer 135.00 to 150.00 15.00 Tom Griffin 150,00 to 160.00 10.00 Lupe Villanueva 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 Julian Castillo 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 Be Mata, 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 Juan Ramos 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 Eddie Wright 1 130.00 to 150.00 20.00 Savage Lane Pumping Plant C. J. Noakes 175.00 to 190.00 15.00 William Keck 125-00 to 135.00 10.00 C. We Smith 125.00 to 135.00 10.00 H. A. Brisco 110.00 to 125.00 15.00 Caldwell St. Pumping Plant S. G. Noel 160.00 to 170.00 James K. Pierce 125.00 to 135.00 Nellie Jarrett 125.00 to 135.00 CITY CONTROLLER'S OFFICE Mrs. Nan Albrecht $140.00 to $145.00 Mrs. Grace Murphy 130.00 to 140.00 Mrs. Conner Finney 130.00 to 140.00 H- S- Lowrey (Cat allowance) to 185.00 15.00 LEGAL DEPARTMENT Catherine Matros $170.00 to $175.00 Mildred White 160.00 to 165.00 Alice Strong 150.00 to 155.00 Dorothy Cagle 125.00 to 130.00 Mrs. L. Re Deck 135.00 to 140.00 - A. C. Molbeck ASSESSOR & COLLECTOR 10.00 10.00 10.00 $ 5.00 per month 10.00 10.00 25.00 $ 5.00 per mo. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Margaret McTiernan $190.00 to $210.00 $20.00 Belle McKew 175.0- to 195.00 20.00 Agnes Jones 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 Katie R. Pramer 140.00 to 145.00 5.00 A. C. Molbeck 170.00 to 185.00 15.00 Me K. Hunt 170.00 to 185.00 15.00 Agness Ross 130.00 to 135.00 5.00 CITY SECRETARY Aileen Campbell $150.00 to $155.00 $ 5.00 Geraldine Tower 140.00 to 145.00 5.00 Julia Pellagrino 95.00 to 100.00 5.00 Elevator 0 orators Rudolph Vele 5.00 C. A. Scivally 5.00 Janitors Guadalupe Gonzales 5.00 Richard Flores 5.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Roy W. Klett $300.00 to $325.00 $25.00 Asst. Chief Sam Fritter 210.00 to 230.00 20.00 Court Clk. Paul C. Marion 155.00 to 165.00 10.00 Betty Jo O'Neal 90.00 to 100.00 10.00 Mrs, Vivian Fox 145.00 to 155.00 10.00 Marie Gutierrez 80.00 to 110.00 30.00 Earl C. Dunn 205.00 to 225.00 20.00 H. I, Townsend 165.00 to 190.00 25.00 L. Be Little 165.00 to 180.00 15.00 Mrs. Ninfa Guevas 100.00 to 115.00 15.00 Mrs. Lucyle Motl 16o.00 to 165.00, 5.00 Mrs. Ruth Adams 100.00 to 115.00 15.00 Mrs, Vivian Vetters 115.00 to 130.00 15.00 Robert Bryant 105.00 to 125.00 20.00 David Bell 100.00 to 110.00 10.00 4 Beach Patrolmen 100.00 to 110.00 40.00 Captain Louis Davis 185.00 to 205.00 20:00 OSO SEUGE DISPOSAL 174 N0. OF NAME AND/OR EMPLOYEES CLASSIFICATION SALARY A. M. Preston $175.00 to 0200.00 Enriqueta Do Zilva 85.08 to 100.00 Hans Lauritsen 160.00 to 175.00 FIRE MARSHAL AMOUNT OF RAISE $25.00 15.00 15.00 A. J. Fogaley 225.00 to 250.00 25.00 25.00 WAREHOUSE Asst. Chief J. Lanier 185.00 to 1 J. C. Clarkson 130.00 to 11.40.00 10.00 to GARAGE DEPARTMENT 10.00 1 1 Juan Poses 110.00 to 115.00 5.00 1 Roman Skaruppa 115.00 to 125.00 10.00 1 Inez Gonzales 160.00 to 175.00 15.00 1 Clyde Kenneaster 175.00 to 185.00 10.00 1 George Conoly 230.00 to 21.40.00 10.00 1 Maria Scivally 155.00 to 160.00 5.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT 1 Chief Hugh Brinkley 275.00 to 300.00 25.00 1 Asst. Chief J. Lanier 185.00 to 195.00 10.00 1 " " C. Vetters 185.00 to 195.00 10.00 1 Watt Cooper 175.00 to 185.00 10.00 1 Leroy Dunk 175.00 to 185.00 10.00 1 Mech. F. G. Kirby 175.00 to 190.00 15.00 1 Mildred Gibson 95.00 to 105.00 10.00 1 Vonda Mae Davis 95.00 to 105.00 10.00 1 Iva Grant 95.00 to 105.00 10.00 1 Josephine Brister 95.00 to 105.00 10.00 1 William J. Cody 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 Virgil Jones 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 Roy Corkill 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 Ismael salines 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 Roy Trammell 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 A. o. Gibson 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 A. R. Houghes 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 Carl Gentry 170.00 to 175.00 5.00 1 John Benson 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Frank G. Bustler 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Joe M. Casares 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Manuel Cirlos 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 J. C. Cline 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 John C: DeKoch 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Robert L. Doyle; 14o.00 to 11.45.00 5.00 1 Albert G. Dyer 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 G. L. Frazier 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Ray Glenn 16o.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Louis A. Harris 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 John R. Haskett 150.00 to 155.00 5'-00 1 Loyd Hicks 16o.00 to 165.90 5.00 1 Curtis M. Hopson 160.00 to 165.00 5.OG� 1 E. F. Johnson 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 Ralph W. Jones 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 Edmond Kadeleck 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 F. C. Leyendeaker 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 E. J. Martin 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 James Norskow 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Espridion Salazar 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 Lester C. Sanders 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Stanley Saunders 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Charles H. Scott 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 L. H. Smith 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 J. Co Thorp 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 Leland Williams 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 Rodrigo Zarate Jr. 160.00 to 165.00 5.00 1 C. H. Smith 150.00 to 155.00 5.00 1 S. L. Vetters 215.00 to 2hO.00 25.00 1 WATER & GAS OFFICE 1 Maggie Simmons $200.00 to $225.00 per month $25.00 1 Annie Shaw 180.00 to 200.00 20.00 1 Pearl O'Neal 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 1 Ella Haney 100.00 to 115.00 15.00 1 Nettie Beach 95.00 to 110.00 15.00 1 Veda Lester 100.00 to 110.00 10.00 1 Elizabeth Rustad 85.00 to 95.00 10.00 1 Consuela Mir 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 1 Katherine Stillman l40.00 to 150.00 10.00 1 Mary Shaffer 120.00 to 130.00 10.00 1 Dorothy Worrell 120.00 to 1140.00 20.00 1 Ethel Phillips 1140.00 to 150.00 10.00 1 Kate MoEloy 1140.00 to 150.00 10.00 1 Francil Ortiz 95.00 to 110.00 15.00 1 Bill Lidwell 150.00 to 165.00 15.00 1 Albert Shaffer 11.40.00 to 150.00 10.00 1 Willie Mae London 150.00 to 170.00 20.00 1 Lillie Mae Hursh, 135.00 to 150.00 15.00 per mo. NO. OF NAME AND/OR EMPLOYEES CLASSIFICATION SALARY AMOUR OF RAISE 1 Mildred Thompson $155.00 to $170.00 $15.00 1 Helen Lee 140.00 to 150.00 10.00 1 Dorik Malone 100.00 to 120.00 20.00 1 Blanche Battagalia 110.00 to 120.00 10.00 1 Gloria Ontiveros 105.00 to 120.00 15.00 1 Bessie Bruchmueller 140.00 to 150.00 10.00 1 Lois Soles 100.00 to 115.00 1500 1 Bobbie Gravett 75.00 to 85.00 10.00 1 Mary Pedraza 85.00 to 100.00 15.00 1 Ed Galvan 100.00 to 105.00 5100 GARBAGE DEPARTIMENT 1 Ted Long, Supt• 190.00 t a 2L 0.00 HUMANE DEPARTMENT 1 Oswaldo Cisneros, Driver 95.00 to 100.00 WELFARE DEPARTMENT 1 Mrs. T. M. Gamaway, Director 1 Mrs. Nell Pereiera, Asst. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST s City Secretary 135.00 to 150.00 125.00 to 130.00 SPECIAL MEETING August 11, 19L4 10 srOO A. M • M62 t 15.00 5.00 L1 MAYOR t �xJ Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett, segrest and Williams, City Engineer McCormick, Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson, U. S. Engineer Renfro. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and c arrieds That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to report to the War Production Board that the Community Natural Gas Company has laid gas lines paralleling existing City lines in Block 4, Steel Addition, and the Legal Department also report the same condition to the Utilities Division t. of the Railroad Commission. An Ordinance Was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWNN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE CONCRETE SETTLING BASIN AND APPURTENANCES AT THE CITY WATER WORKS PLANT, AT CALALLEN, TEXAS, AND ,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLIEROF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUPE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY • OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BROWN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID SETTLING BASIN; AND DECLARING AN EMM GENCY. The Charter rule was passed by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinancevaas passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur • Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett A Resolution was read as f ollowsr Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO PROCEED IN CAUSE NO. 27880-C BY DISMISSING THE SANE UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS BEING FULFILLED; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN WORK IN PINEDA PARK SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY TEE CITY AS PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT SUED ENGINEER TO SUPERVISE SAID WORK AND TO CERTIFY THE COMPLETION OF THE SAME TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI SHALL NOT DE IN ANY EVENT LIABLE ON A CERTAIN CONTRACT BET9l'FEN HELDENFELS BROTHERS AND DEFENSE HOMES CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. :?. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. At Sbgrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarrieds That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $717 for laying or 4 " water lines in Glen Royal,Addition,be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 100000 gallons of RC -2 oil be authors Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 80 water meters be authorized. Mot ion by Meffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the employment of Ida Cruz, as supervisor of Navarro Place, at a salary of $90.00 per month, effective August 1, be authorized. There being no further business, the meebing adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary 4. SPECIAL MEETING August 14, 1914 4 MAYCR C om-% 10100 A. M. Members Presentx Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Segrest, Moffett and Williams. The following firms submitted a bid for the construction of a 12" cast iron sanitary sever force main from the Bascule Bridge to the Sewage Treatment Plants Aikin & Hinman $16,517.25 Brown & Root, Inc. 25,2"-75 Heldenfels Bras. 31,791.80 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 0 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest an dcarrieds That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $75.00 for rental on a bulldozer be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segr1st, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the bill of Myers and Noyes, consulting engineers, in the amount of $91.00 for plans and specifications on the pumping and Filtration Plant, Calallen, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the resignation of Ruthmary Price, supervisor of Robert Driscoll High School, effective August 1, be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 45 water meters be guthorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of E. N. Jolliff in the amount of $143,50 for services performed in connection with Plans and Specifications of the Signal and traffic installation be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 0 ATTESTs. C1 . V REGULAR MEETING August 15, 1944 5:00 P- M - 2 177 Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Assistant City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Jim Ivey, Commander of Post 239, VFVP, R. A- Hall, Commander of Post 2145, VFNf, and W- L. Scarborough, repre- senting Commander Sam Braslau, Ernest H. Gragg,Post No. 81, appeared before the Council urging the designation of H. W- Stroud as Assistant to Rex Vickrey, Veteran's Service Officer, for the City and County. Mayor Pro Tem stated that opposition had developed to this appointment, and after a brief discussion of the matter, it was decided to hold a special meeting at some subsequent date at which all interested parties would be invited to attend to determine the assistant to be appointed and the appropriation made for his salary. on by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Josephine Brister be temporarily bmployed as a dis- patcher, Fire Department, at a salary of $105.00 per month, effective August 15, 1944 - Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Inez Gonzales be employed as a welder in the Garage Department at a salary of $160.00 per month, effective August 15,` 19444 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Luis L. Phipps be employed as a janitor in the Wharfs 9 and Harbor Department at a salary of $90.00 per montn, effective August 12, 19440 Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Civil Aeronautics Authority be permitted to remove a control board at the Municipal Airport to an air station in Fort Worth; it being noted that said board had proved to be inadequate and that the CAA had replaced it with a larger and more efficient board. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That an advance payment of $4500 be made to the Hos-, pital Operating Fund to defray Expenses; it being understood that this amount would not increase their annual budget and would be absorbed in th6ir monthly allotments. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 5 acres of land near the Savage Lane Reservoir site for a consideration of $1250 per acre be authorized, and the title policy and cost of conveyance would be borne by the seller. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the propositio# of the Stewart Road Company for con- struction of a driveway, Calallen Water Plant, at a cost of $692 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That thepurchase of 6 carloads of trap rock be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Stewart Road Company be employed to complete con- struction of the streets in Broadmoor Park No. 3 Subdivision at a cost of $-13 per gallon for RC2 asphalt oil, and $2 per cubic yard for the stone required --total cost approximating $850* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST t City secretary. SPECIAL MEETING August 16, 1%4 11 t00 A. M. Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Moffett and Williams. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of Aikin & Hinman submitted August 14, for construction of a 12" cast iron sewer force main from the bascule bridge to the Sewage treatment plant be accepted There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Far 111, 0140 - ATTEST: ��/ \/<f r City Secretary j SPECIAL MEETING August 18, 1944 10:30 A. M. 178 S Members Presentt Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a 6" water meter at a cost of $590.99, less 151o, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 5001 of 3" wrapped steel pipe be ized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 3 ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING August 22, 1914 5:00 P. M. Q Members Presents Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Assistant City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. A Resolution was read as follows t A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID CF AIKIN & HINMAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWELVE INCH CAST IRON SAN- ITARY FORCE MAIN FROM THE BASCULE BRIDGE TO SES TREATMENT PLANT, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BErXEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND AIKIN & HINMAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH MAIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jo a. 1b. reur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO SUBMIT CERTAIN FORMS CF GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PLAN, EX- PERIEPZCE, AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE PRE -QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS CU PUBLIC WORK CON- TRACTS AND aCONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PRE -QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ON PUBLIC WORK CONTRACTS TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY BY ANY CONTRACTOR BIDDING ON ANY PUBLIC WORK TO BE DONE FOR THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVID- ING FOR THE CORRECTING, ALTERATION, AMENDMENT, CHANGE OR DISCONTINUANCE OF SUCH FORMS BY THE CITY ENGINEER WITH THE APFROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. T The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Yoff ett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Absent Jas, Mireur,° Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye IL 3 I 179 D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following estimates of Myers & Noyes, 30onsulting Engineers, be approved and payment authorized: $1890.70 5i% on work to date Water Distribution System Contract April 17, 194 1852.21 21f October 26, 19+3 1637982 191.69 _ n a n n n n n n n n n Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That bids be advertised for the construction of an electri traffic signaling system, tole received at 5:00 P. M., September 5- A Resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF TEXAS AMENDING A CONTRACT HERETO- FORE EXECUTED BY THE BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF TEXAS ON THE ONE PART AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUE CES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THE OTHER PART, DATED THE 18th DAY OF JUNE, 1943. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That in response to a personal request of F. F. QualIefor the purchase of 180' x 300' of land located at Shoreline Drive and Cooper's Alley, that a definite decision be reached and announced at the subsequent regular meeting. A report of E. L. McClure addressed to Commissioner Moffett, stating that the storm sewer gates along the west side of Shoreline Boulevard has been inspected and found to be in good working condition a xcept the one t emporari removed at the end of Brewster Street which gate would be replaced when repaired. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Minutes from July 1 to date be approveda Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and earrieds That the Stewart Road Company be employed to place an asphalt topping on the driveway at the Calallen Plant at a cost of $710.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 75 one -inch gas metersf rom the Pitt Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $350. for construction of a meter manhole at Santa Fe and Breezeway Streets be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $995 for construction of a meter manhole at Santa Fe and Lawnview Streets be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., for a quantity of Pipe, 3 sleeves and one 24" valve in the amount of ;852 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried% That the purchase of 105' of 36" pipe at a cost of 0960 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 5 carloads; of caliche be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: t SPECIAL MEETING August 23, 194+ 4:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor Pro Tem Mzreur, Commissioners Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Rebecca Estrada and Ralph W. Michael be employed as meter readers in the Water & Gas Department at a salary of $120.00 and $135.00 per month, respectively, effec- tive August 22, be authorized. Motion by Williams,seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following persons be employed in the Fire Depart - went t 0 Orville Jarrett, Fireman (Capt.) $175.00 per month, effective Aug. 22, lgLj4,-for--the-duration-of Emergence Leslie C. Baxter, Fireman " n n » 21, 19", for the duration of Emergency Henry Domingues, Fireman 15.00 I x.5.00 " " " " 21, 19" It » » n n Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: Department be authorizedt Effective August 15, 19L14 That the following changes in personnel in the Recreation Bobby Bates, playground leader, $100.00 per month, resigned. Kenneth Munson, athletic director, $125.00 per month, resigned. Eula Lay Mohle, supervisor at George Wiggints homes, X125.00 per month, leave of absence. Frankie Ben Clark, supervisor at La Armada, 3125.00 per month, leave of absence. Mrs. Felicial Papernow, special activities director, $50.00 per month, leave of absence. - Effective August 16, 19L4 Mrs. Beatrice Altmeyer employed as supervisor at La Armada at $125.00 per month. Effective August 21, 191.4 Mrs. Allie Roddy, having completed a leave of absence, resumed the position of supervisor at George Wiggins Homes at 1125.00 permonth. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 491 10" of 36" pipe from Brown & Root Inc., at a cost of "*50 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and c arrieds That the purchase of nine -tenths of an acre of land described as a fractional Lots 1 to 5, Block 29, Calallen town site, adjacent to the Calallen Water Plant sLte ' for the consideration of $925.00 net be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 1 City Secretary REGULAR MEETING August 29, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter, An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN BELOI DEFINED, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE CWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO AN? ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PRO- CEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, FIND- ING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED VYIEL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVE- MENTS, PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE), AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO 181 AVENUE) WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPT- ANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAY11ENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye A delegation of the various Veteran's organizations appeared before the Council in reference to employment cf an assistant to City -County Service Officer Vickrey. Various preferences were expressed, revealing that dissen- tion and.disagreement existed between the various organizations. Mayor Pro Tem Mireur,expressed the opinion of the members of the City Council that it was not their purpo se to settle the differences existing between the interested parties, that their only interest was that those seeking the servicesof the department would be served and that the duly appointed service officer would be hald responsible for the operation§ of the office to the best interests of the Veterans. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That an appropriation of $50 monthly be made for an assistant to Rex Vickrey and be paid to the person designated by him. L. M. Curry appeared before the Council requesting a location on the bayfront for the erection of a boat works. He stated that there were five experience d boat construction persons represented in his company. After a brief discussion the matter was referred to Commissioner Moffett and City Attorney Singer to determine the location and the legal aspects of such a lease. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of �O tons of rock asphalt from the Stewart Road Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest; seconded by Williams and carried: That the contract of Brown & Root, Inc., dated April 17, 1 for the amnstruction of water lines in the vicinity of the Southern Alkali Company,.Laredo Street and Mussett .- Street, be extended to cover the construction of additional lines on Prescott and Heinley Streets, contingent upon said action being legal (City Attorney Singer advised, under date of February 1, that said work cannot be done wit .out advertising for bids under a newcontract). Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of Lots 50, 51,52, 54 and fractional Lot 49, Block 20 Monterrey Addition, fora consideration of $2,000 net, acquired for drainage purposes, be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows= A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHP4STI AND TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAIL- ROAD COMPANY, FOR THE CITY TO CONSTRUCT A SANITARY SEWER IN CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye 182 The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye @ An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1914, AND FOR EACH SUC- CEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHEMSE PRO- VIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EIyERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Bo G. Moffett Aye The above ordinancewas passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That S. D. Rudder be employed for the duration of the emergency as a Painter Foreman at a salary of $150 per month, effective August 22, 1914. k Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and c arrieds That Ganelle Haynie be employed as a PBX Operator-Secre- k taffy at a salary of $120 per month, effective August 23, 1914* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: Current Fund be authorized. That the transfer of $50,000 from #106 Gas Fund to +102 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the payment of $60 In settlement re: Claim of the Mexico City Bakery, for damages to bakery products resulting from a broken gas line in connection with street construction work be authorized. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Secretary SPECIAL MEETING September 1, 1914 11:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Segrest,eeconded by Moffett, and carriedt That Estimate No. 2 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the an ount of $25.,850.66 for construction of water lines in Oak Park and Baymoor area be approved and payment authQrized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of 01292.53 for engineering services on the foregoing construction work in accordance with contract dated April 17,, 191.4, be approved and pay{aent authorized. Mo ion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and c arrieds That the bill of the Republim Natural Gas Company in the amount of $9074060 for gas purchased for the period of July 21 to August 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Raymond S. Gonzales be emplofed as a meter reader at a salary of $130 per month, effective August 23, 191.4* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Arthur Brothers Circus be granted permission to show in the City, September 30, upon the payment of all licenses and complying with governing ordinances. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 14.91 10" of 36" pipe at a cost of $ld48.50 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the action of the City Council of July 21 in the acceptance of the bid of the Cage Implement Company for 3 trucks be rescinded on account of their being unable to make delivery. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Hargis Jones Company submitted July 18, for three trucks be accepted, Certificate of purchase having been obtained and the Hargis Jones Company being in a position to make -immediate delivery. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a certain 1.04 acre t ract Actuated on the North side of Comanche Street in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, and'bearg a part of survey 483, of the Subdivision of the J. M. Priour 115 acre tract situated in said county and being the same pro conveyed by Eva McCa#bell Anderson and husband to Fredrico Qui.roz recorded in Volume 256, page 591 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, for a consideration of $1600, plus $50 Attorney's fees, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING September 2, 19144 10:30 A. M. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That William P. Walker be employed as a chemist in the Sewer Department at a salary of $200 per month, effective September 1, 1914. Motion by Mireur, s econded by rill isms and carried: That the offer of the Hargis -Jones Company of $45,000 for 0 a tract of land 180' x 300' located at Cooper's alley and Water Street be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: of Labor Day. Motion by Williams, seconded by Yireur and carried: That the City offices be closed September 4, in observance That the bids be advertised for construction of a firestation on Louisiana and 17th Streets to be rectived at 10 a. m., September 16, 1944 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• 12�v r City Secretary( Secretary REGULAR T+SETING September 5, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. A Hearing has been scheduled at this hour in response to a petition of the interested property owners to revise, extend and close certain streets an the City of Corpus Christi J Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners M1reur, Williams and Segrest. 11 The following firms subim.tted a bid for a quantity of cast iron pipe: BIDDER ARTICLE DELIVERY DATE 3000' 1500' 15001 ' 4" C.I.Ys.W. 6" Ca.w.w. 8" C. r. W. W. American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 0.64 40.93 51.31 45 to 60 days National Cast Iron Pipe Co. 0.65 0.95 1.35 7 to 8 weeks McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. 0.665 0.95 1.34 10 weeks United States Pipe & Foundry Co. 0.66 0.955 1.34 7 to 8 weeks The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 148 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That William P. Walker be employed as a chemist in the Sewer Department at a salary of $200 per month, effective September 1, 1914. Motion by Mireur, s econded by rill isms and carried: That the offer of the Hargis -Jones Company of $45,000 for 0 a tract of land 180' x 300' located at Cooper's alley and Water Street be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: of Labor Day. Motion by Williams, seconded by Yireur and carried: That the City offices be closed September 4, in observance That the bids be advertised for construction of a firestation on Louisiana and 17th Streets to be rectived at 10 a. m., September 16, 1944 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• 12�v r City Secretary( Secretary REGULAR T+SETING September 5, 1914 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. A Hearing has been scheduled at this hour in response to a petition of the interested property owners to revise, extend and close certain streets an the City of Corpus Christi J Myl No. 1. A revision and extension of a part of Minnesota Avenue so as to make it an 801 street, extending from Alameda Drive in a westerly direction to South Staples Street (Dump Road). No. 2. Closing that part of Waco Street between Minnesota Avenue and the Alada Knebel Tract. No. 3. The dedicating as a 701 street each of that part of Ft. Worth and Dallas Street extending in a southerly direction from Minnesota Avenue as revised to the Alada Knebel Tract. No one appeared in opposition to the aforementioned proposition. An Ordinance was read asfbllows: AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING, ESTABLISHING AND REVISING CERTAIN STREETS AND CLOSING ANOTHER STREET IN TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RE- TURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY S; AND DECLARING JUT EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Green Moffett Aye The above ordinance w as passed by the following voter U A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Jos. Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Green Moffett, Aye The following firms submitted bids for the construction of an extension and expansion of the electrical traffic signalling system& (1) Clyde Fairbairn •0931 Per Cent (2) H. L. Scott 10 Per Cent (3) Gulf Electric Company 12.5 Per Cera (4) Cline Electric Company 10+10 Per Cent The bids were ordered to lie on the table for L8 hours as required by the City Charter. An Ordinance was read as follows: An Ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TEE AaYOR AND CITY C ONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF C ORT PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY A17D BETIEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND R. H. GOOD'WIN AND J. G. STITT, 07IL-ERS OF WEST END PHARMACY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING UP A WATER AND GAS PAY STATION, AND DECLARING AN EIMRGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ` B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance Was read as follows: An Ordinance AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS rPON ADVANCE PAY- MENTS OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1944, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT TO BE ALLUNED AND THE PERIOD DIKING WHICH SUCH ALL07ANCES MAY BE MADE , DEFINING THE AMOUNT OF ADVANCE PAYIENT UPON rHICH SAID ALLMANCES WAY BE APPLIED, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES SEMI-ANNUALLY, THE TWINER OF PAYLENT IN SUCH MATTER, THE METHOD OF TAXING PENALTY AND IN- TEREST TH.LREON, AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jo s. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinanc4 was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $5948.10 for construction work on the settling basin at Calallen Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That an estimate of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, of $297.11 for engineering services on the aforementioned construction work be approved and payment authorized. The following firms submitted bids on a quantity of pipet Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of August were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Moffett,saconded by Segrest and carried: That.W. M. Lambert be given permission to locate a trailer lunch room adjacent to the North Beach School for the purpose of serving lunch to the school children, subject to his compliance with the health and zoning regulations. The matter received the approval of the Principal, Mr. F. A. Martin. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the request of City Engineer McCormick for Electrical Inspector H. L. Speer to attend the National Ponvention of Electrical Inspectors and National Board of Fire i Underwriters in Atlanta, Georgia, September 25, 26, and 27,,at an approximate cost to the city of $150, be tabled. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Commissioner Moffett be authorized to attend a one - day meeting of the Plan Bill Drafting Committee in Austin, September 7, and the actual expenses be borne by the City. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarrieds That the bid of the Americen Cast Iron Pipe Company, submitted September 2, be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That a one-eighth page advertisement in the GUARDSMAN (Texas Unwrapped 0 8" 15,000+ of 10" TOTAL U L 1 V San Antonio Machine & Supply & Co. 106.75 8,540.00 138.24 20,736.00 29,276.00 November 2% Matl. Crane Company 106.75 8,540.00 138.24 20,736.00 29,276.00 Nov. 2,b Matl. Jan Corpus Christi Hardware Co. 104.61 8,368.80 135.47 20,320.50 28,689.30 January Net Pr. Standard Ssnitary Mfg. Co. NO BID CN SPECIFICATIONS Alamo Iron Works NO BID ON SPECIFICATIONS Wrapped ,000' of 8" 15,000+of 10" San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. 130.89 10,471.20 166.92 25,038.00 35,509.20 November V. Matl. Crane Company 129.56 10,364.80 165.52 24,928•P0 35,292.80 Nov. 2j Matl. 2 Jan. The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of August were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Moffett,saconded by Segrest and carried: That.W. M. Lambert be given permission to locate a trailer lunch room adjacent to the North Beach School for the purpose of serving lunch to the school children, subject to his compliance with the health and zoning regulations. The matter received the approval of the Principal, Mr. F. A. Martin. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the request of City Engineer McCormick for Electrical Inspector H. L. Speer to attend the National Ponvention of Electrical Inspectors and National Board of Fire i Underwriters in Atlanta, Georgia, September 25, 26, and 27,,at an approximate cost to the city of $150, be tabled. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Commissioner Moffett be authorized to attend a one - day meeting of the Plan Bill Drafting Committee in Austin, September 7, and the actual expenses be borne by the City. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarrieds That the bid of the Americen Cast Iron Pipe Company, submitted September 2, be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That a one-eighth page advertisement in the GUARDSMAN (Texas Nationd Guard publication) at a cost of $55 be authorized. Motion by Williams, wconded by Segrest and carried: That H. R. Jones be appointed as acting Corporation Court Judge in the absence of Judge Atlee McCampbell on vacation. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the use of the Civilian Defense Depot located at Nueces E%r Boulevard and Leopard Street for the Police Department Radio Department be authorized. There being no further busznesp, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: /" e I City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING September 7, 1944 9s30 A. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest, Chief of Police Klett, Captain Jack Bickley,representing the Commissioners' Court, Dr, Oberg, County Veterinarian. The matter of coping with the problem of a number of cats and dogs having rabies was discussed at length. Cap- tain Bickley offered on behalf of the County a bounty of x.30 per head for each animal having rabies being picked up and disposed of in an effort to control the situation at hand, and they further offer to furnish one man for each truck operated by the City. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the operation of the Humane Department be placed u the jurisdiction and supervision of the Chief of Police, effective immediately, and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to procure another vehicle required in the departments and the Chief of Police be authorizedto S work out the details with Captain Bickley with reference to the operation of the Humane Department, also the t C S control of the situation in metropolitan Corpus Christi. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to issue a proclamation plac- 1 l in& into effect a 90 day quarantine as authorized by an ordinance passed by the City Council, April 17, 1%4 - Motion by Mzreur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 5 fire extinguishers for the City Hall Building be authorized. ti Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Mrs. Marie Green be given two weeks vacation pay, having recently resigned from the Health Department. Motion by Williams, s econded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of it truck tire and tube for the Fire Depattment at a cost of $148.14 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 6,000' of 3/4 copper tubing from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST t �\/ City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING September 8, 191 4 10:OA A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Williams and Segrest. 0 i u, O1' Notion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds , That the bid submitted September 5 by the Clyde Fairbairn Electrical Company for the installation of an extension and expansion of the electrical traffic signalling system be accepted. City Engineer McCormick's recommendation in this connection reads as follows« The low bidder for this work is Clyde Fairbairn, however, he made an error in as his intention was to bid 9.31 Per Cent, We checked this with Mr. Fairbairn and think that his attitude was fair about the bid; I talked 187 to Mr. Singer, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Kring about this and we in turn called in the three other bidders and they were of the opinion that we should allow him to make the correction and award him the contract. Accordingly, this office recommends that this contract be awarded to Clyde Fairbairn on his bid of 9.31 Per Cent." Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the bid of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company submitted September 5, for a quantity of unwrapped pipe be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 5,000f of 3/11 of copper tubing from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and c arrieds That the purchase of 75 No. 0 gas meters from the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, Seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 75 water meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the advancement of approximately 48,000 as the C;, yts .r II pro rata of the deficit of the operating fund of the City -County Memorial Hospital be authorized. A petition with approximately 200 signatures was presented to the Council in reference to an ordinance prohibit- ing the wearing of shorts, midriffs, and inadequate dress by men, women, and children in the City of Corpus Christi. The matter was referred after a brief discussion to the legal Department. - i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 444, 1 " e__,_ ----k __ %� City Secretary t 01", t i � REGULAR MEETING September 12, 19�4 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, i City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett., Captain W. D. Miles and a delegation of the Texas Defense Guard appeared before the Council requesting that the remaining funds of the Civilian Defense $100,000 bond issue of approximately $70,000 be used for construction of f an armory. The matter was discussed at length, and it was pointed out that even though the matter should receive the approval of the City Council, same would necessarily have to receive the approval of the Legal Department and the Bankers Committee who has supervision of the spending of these funds. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the matter of constructing an armory with approximatel $70,000 of Civilian Defense Funds be approved subject to the approval of the Legal Departmentiand the Bankers r - Committee. Nowell Ward, Attorney, Fred Morgan, Henry Dace and L. C. McClaughtery appeared before the Council in reference _to the ordinance governing their operations of driverless automobiles in the City. The statement was made that a t provision of the ordinance requiring personal injury and property damage insurance would create a burden for them t and requested that the ordinancebe amended eliminating this provision. Attorney Ward expressed the doubt that such an ordinance is valid. The attitude of the Gouncil was that the public was entitled to some protection from' z the operations and in their opinion the City Council would be responsible for providing some measure of said protection. In view of the fact that a temporary restraining order had been granted by the District Court and a ' trial is to be held September 15, to determine whether or not it shall be made permanent which would in effect prohibit the City from enforcing the ordinance, that the matter would b e permitted to b e determined as to its legality at such a trial* L. M. Curry appeared again before the Council in reference to a location for a boat works on the bayfront. The matter was referred to the Legal and Engineering Departments for investigation and recommendation. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Ben E. Christian for drafting work on the Louisiana Street fire station in the amount of $206 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Estimate No. 5 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $3,192.09 for construction work on the Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street be approved and payment authorized. An Ordinance was -read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO E XECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND CLYDE FAIRBAIRN, FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF AN ELECTRICAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL- ING SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- A. ote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williems Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Ayer Ed. P. Williams Aye ' D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the housemover's bond of Ross E. Martin be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 8 Corpus Christi Gas System andFire Station 2ro bonds, $5,000 of which matures 6/1/67; $2,000, 6/1/68, and $1,000, 6/1/69, at $.98 3/4 out of meter deposit funds be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: services be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds ,Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bill of T. C. Villarreal of $290 for hauling That the purchase of 6 carloads of trap rock be authorized. That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 500 ft. of 6 inch black pipe fromthe San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be su thorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of an electric switch from the General Electric Company for the Calallen Water Plant at a cost of 4534 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur an dcarried: That W. A. Stephenson and Mrs. Opal Stephenson be employed in the Humane Department at a salary of 0150 and $50 per month, respectively. Motion by Moffett, s econded by Williams and carrieds That upon the recommendation of the Recreation Council the salary of Thomas E. Quigley be increased from $225 to $275 per month, effective September 1. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the salary of Miss Ann Booe be increased $5.00 per month, Effective September 16, 1944. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams andcarrieds That the action of the Civil Service Board in the reappoint- ment of Miss Elaine Alderdice as secretary -examiner for the Civil Service Board, effective August 16, 19J4# be confirmed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES ity ecretary SPECIAL MEETING September 14, 1914 10.00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, E. N. Noyes ofthe firm of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, and Howell Ward. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams andcarrieds That Ea N. Noyes and A. McCormick, City Engineer,be authorized to represent the City at a Water Conservation Meeting in Austin, October 2, actual expenses to be borne by the City. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That F. R. Vaught be appointed assistant Fire Marshall at a salary of $175.00 per month, effective when available for duty. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the resignation of Dr. Phillip Rosenheim as City Physician be accepted, and Dr.Alice Elliott be appointed to the position at a salary of $250 per month, effective September 16. Motion by Sbgrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 500 ft. of 6 inch gas pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarried: That the wrapping of 1,000 ft,, of 6 inch pipe by the Pipeline Service Company be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and c arrieds That the printing of pre -qualification forms for bidders at a cost of $104.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the travelling ecpenses of Commissioner Moffett for the months of June, July and August, aggregating 4105, and also the expenses to Austin in the amount of $15.00 incurred September 6 and 7, in attending a meeting in reference to planning and zoning, be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Citysecretary SPECIAL MEETING ` September 16, 194 10:00 A. M. R Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams. The following firms submitted a bid for the construction of a fire station oil Louisiana and 17th Streets: Delivery date J. A. Walsh X27,380.00 120 calendar days E. E. Harrison 23,936.00 90 days M. W. Watson 28,833.00 120 days W. S. Bellows Const. Co. 23,830.00 120 days J. W. Bermingham 18,124.55 not stated H. E. Woodruff 25,302.00 100 days The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. A report was submitted by George J• Merriman, Chairman of the Bayfront Property Owners Association, same being in connection with the Hare and Hare Bayfront Improvement Plans, to the Council. 1. The report was ordered filed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTE City Secretaitr A 190 SPECIAL MEETING September 19, 1944 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Zommissaoners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormack, S. L. Allison, John Cunningham, Right -of -Way man Russell Smith, and Mr. E*.N. Noyes, consulting engineer. The following letter was presented to the City Council: 11CARNE IRO, C H U M N E Y & CO. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Members American Institute of Accountants Corpus Christi, Texas September 18, 191.,E Hon. A. Co. McCaughan, Mayor and Commissioners City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: In connection with the proposed audit of the records and tax rolls of the City of Corpus Christi for the fiscal year ended July 31, 19t4, we submit our proposal for your consi- deration. For a fee of $3,400.00, we agree to audit the records and accounts and tax rolls of the City and to verify recorded cash receipts and disbursements of all departments and funds for the fiscal year ended July 31, 19t4. In regard to the water and gas department, we propose to ex- amine control accounts for charges to customers and collections on accounts, to test check the status of delinquent accounts, and to make such other tests of the accounting procedures as we may deem necessary. Yours very truly, (signed) Carnearo,Chumney & Co. Certified Public Accountants. WFM:RP" Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the contract for the auditing of the records and tax rolls of the City of Corpus Christi for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1914, for a fee of $3400, be awardedto the Carneiro, Chumney & Co.. Mr, E. S. Joslin was nominated by Mayor McCaughan to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Gardiner Symonds as a member of the Board of Directors of the Memorial Hospital. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mareur and carried: That Mr. E. S. Joslin be appointed. Members of the Council discussed with Mr. Allison and Mr. Cunningham the enlarging of the present sewer system and instructed Mr. Noyes of the farm of Myers & Noyes to work with the City Attorney an drafting a contract to be submitted to the Council for a preliminary study, samlar to the present water contract existing between the City and Myers & Noyes. Motion by Segrest,seconded by Williams, and carraeds That Mr. S. L. Allison be authorized to begin construction of a pumping station located at the sewer plant, to be used as a booster pump affluent. A preliminary estimate of cost of Bayfront Improvements in the amount of $1,438#954 was submitted by the farm of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers. Motion by Moffett,seconded by Williams and carried: That the City Attorney be authorized tot ake steps to call issue arbond/election for $1,500,000 to continue Bayfront Protection including drainage and other related and unfanishe items necessary. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Legal Department be instructed to take the necessary steps to pave the unpaved lateral streets between Water Street and Shoreline Boulevard, and Russell Smith, Right - of -Way man, be instructed to contact the owners of said streets; and also have engineering Department prepare lull specifications to advertise for bids. Motion by Moffett,seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratories for the test- ing of asphalt paving material and mixtures between August 24 and August 31, in the amount of $207.1+0 be approved and payment authorized. L Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bid of J. W. Bermingham for the construction of the fire station on Louisiana Street, submitted September 16, in the amount of $18,12465 be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one gauge valve and one check valve for $575.00 from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of an eleettie hoist to be used at the Calallen water plant for $544.50 from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be authorized. Motion by 0ffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. Motion by Moffett,seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1 car of rock asphalt from the Iteral de Rock Asphalt Company be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and darried: That the purchase of 6 cars of crushed caliche from tho Gulf Materials Co. be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Wreur and c arrieds That the purchase of 100 one -inch EMSCO gas regulators from the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Co. be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the sale of two -100 Kw GE generators, exciters. -shafts,, 1 1 bearings and switchboard equipment to the Lloyd Electric Co. of San Antonio for $2,000 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Pzreur and carried: That the transfer of $50,000 from the Gas Revenue Fund to the Current Expenses Fund be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Corpus Christi Golf & Country Club be granted per- mission to purchase a quantity of fertilizer from the Sewer Department of the City of Corpus Christi. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MAYOR City Secretary REGULAR MEETING September 190 19W 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Killiams, Segrest Ajid Moffett, City Attorney Singer, and City Controller Lawtey. t The following letter was presented and referred to the City Attorney for legal opinion: \ "DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Edward Be Harney Chapter No. 12 SEptember V4, 19I 4 Corpus Christi, Texas HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN ----------- I, Oyd Fikes, Commander of the Disabled American Veterans make application to you for Concession Rights in Cole Park. In so doing, I agree to give 10o of net earnings to the Disabled American Veterans Organization and Chapter which operates in this city. I will agree to maintain sufficient garbage collection places in Park whereby Patrons may dis- pose of small sacks or candy wrappers or other rubbish. In turn I request that you build a suitable plane and designated place from which to operate from which the Park Commissioner may specify. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely yours, OYD FIKES" 192 H. L. Scott appeared requesting a representative be sent to the Southern Section of Electricians Convention in Atlanta, Georgia; no action was taken. Permission was granted to the Garcia's Brothers Show to operate at the corner of 18th & Agnes Streets for a period of 30 days, after a petition was presented by D. E. Benavides, spokesman for Agnes Street Business Men's Association, and signed by residents of the neighborhood of 18th, 19th and Agnes Streets, requesting same. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That C. E. Wines be employed as Maintenance Man in the Gas Department at a salary of $135 per month, effective 9/13/l46 Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Benito Gloria be employed as a clerk in the Identific tion Bureau in the Public Safety Department at a salary of $125 per month, effective 9/15,41L. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the assessment of Personal taxes of the Beynon's Radio Shop for the years 1931 to 1934, inclusive, be adjusted on a comparable basis to the subsequent years, upon the recommendation of the City Attorney. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPLS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TOEKE- CUTE A C CNTRACT BY AND BETLh'EIIQ JOSE GARZA, AND SAID CITY FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE IN SUCH - PARTS OF THE CITY AS BEREIN SPECIFIED; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. LbCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The ordinance was passed by the following votes A. D. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourn d. ATTEST: 1 City georetary a SPECIAL MEETING September 21, 1914 11:00 A. M. MAYOR , Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, and City Attorney Sinker. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10 O�CLOCK A.M. ON OCTOBER 9, 19l , 1914 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, VEXAS AS THE TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE HEARING HERETOFORE ORDERED OPENED AND HELD FOR THE REAL AND T$UE WNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON AYERS STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELUff DEFINED, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI C ORCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION THERM, TH, SHALL BE REOPENED AND CONTINUED AND HELD; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DIRECTING THAT SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAT, Vii I CH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT CA7NERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE AMOUNTS OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT'S TOGETHER WITH THE ADJUSTMENTS THEREOF, ALL AS SET OUT IN THE R.ECOMIlIrIENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY RECEIVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 26, 191x2, AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID O49NERSHIP OR OF SAID DESCRIPTIONS AND SHALL NO! LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMED OR SUCH PROPERTY SO DESCRIBED, BUT THAT SAID NOTICE NEVERTHEIESS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF ALL PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAED STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WHETHER NANED AND DESCRIBED OR CORRECTLY NAVED AND DESCRIBED OR NOT; AND PROVIDING THAT FOLLOWING SUCH HEARING ASSESSMENTS WILL BE LEVIED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEEDINGS HAD BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Willians Absent D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance w as passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye There being no, further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPACIAL MEETING September 23, 1914 10:00 A. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams, City Attorney Sanger. Motion by Williams,seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of one carr of RC2 Road Oil for the Street -Department from the Texas Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of one thousand yards of mud shell from Heldenfels Bros* be authorized. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of mud shell for the Street Department from McNeal Brothers be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., for labor and material for construction of booster station at Rodd Field in the amount of $112.21 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried.- That the purchase of 1 detector and 6 pipe electrodes, and 30 fte of high tension cable to use in detecting defective coating on pipes for the Gas Operations Department for approximately $1?5 be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 800 ft. of 4 inch galvanized steel pipe 711 and fittings for the Calallen Water Plant for approximately $600 be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the salaries of Roman Skaruppa, Garage Dept., and Cleo Roark, Purchasing Dept., be increased $25 and $5 per month, respectively, effective September 15, 19l.4sbe authorized. Motion by Mzreur,seconded by Williams andcarried: That the purchase of $28000 City of Corpus Christi 2r. bonds dated June 10 1914, and maturing June 1, 1968 at 9% and interest, out of the Water Deposit Fund, from J. L. Wr & Co. of San Antonio, Texas, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST :,mil /J // P MAYOR 194 0 SPECIAL MEETING September 26, 1%4 10:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Si.nggr, City Engineer McCormick, City Controller Lowrey, and E. N. Noyes of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers. f The following letter was presenteds "Austin Houston Corpus Christi BROWN & ROOT, INC. Engineers and Constructors P. 0. Box No. 3 Corpus Christi, Texas September 23, 1914 Mayor A. Co McCaughan and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: We are lasting below the property owners abutting South Staples Street who are not walling to sign Mechanic's Liens or contracts for their paving assessment against their property: Mrs. H. I. Whitley - Homestead Belle T. Hubbard, wife of James B. Hubbard R. H. Hostutler Fredia Liberty Patten Matthews and husband, S. Co Matthews Will you please give us a letter authorizing us to proceed with this work. Thanking you, we are, Yours very truly, BR04N & ROOT, INC. (signed) W. M. Mahaffey W. M. Mahaffey . t 7=3 j encl." Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Brown & Root, Inc., be authorized to proceed with paving the street infront of the homestead owned by Mrs. H. I. YPhitley# Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the raising of a house located at 1817 Mestina Street, owned by a Mrs. Sanches, to prevent damages from rains caused by the overflowing of the ditch leading from the storm sewer on Nineteenth Street, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following changes in the department staff ofthe Recreation Dept* for the fall and winter programs, effective September 15, 19L4# be authorized: • "Clennie Kilgore, full time supervisor at $125 per moo to part time supervisor at $50.00 per mo. Eula Lay Mohle, full time supervisor at $125 to part time at $50.00 per month. Frankie Ben Clark, full time supervisor at $125 to part time supervisor at $50.00 per mo. Elorine Regner, full time supervisor at $125 to part time supervisor at $50.00 per month. Hilda Schreiber, full time supervisor at $125 to part time supervisor at $50.00 per month. D. A. Isabel, Jr., be employed as office assistant at a salary of $100.00 per month. Eddie Jo Connell, employed as part time playground leader at a salary 9f $25.00 per month." An Ordinance was read as follows s AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AG- f REEMENT BY AND BET17EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND MYERS AND NOYES, ENGINEERS, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH NECESSARY EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SEWER SYSTEM; AND DECLAR-b ING AN EMERGENCY. f The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B9 G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: FA A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the advertising for bids for construction of storm sewers in certain streets of Del Mar Addition (Lawaview, Santa Fe and Del Mar Streets) be authDrized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur_and carried: That the advertising for' bids for resurfacing of Buffalo from Upper Broadway to Sam Rankin,and Stillman Street from Buffalo to West Broadway, -and Palm Drive from Hurlbert Street to West Broadway be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to take bids for raising the city dog pound structure approximately three feet and building a trap to keep refuse and dirt out of the: sewer. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That S. L. Vetters, City Electrician, be authorized to employ two men for approximately three weeks to repair runway lights at Cliff Maus Municipal Airport. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell for the Street Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, saconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of four cars of crushed caliche for the Street Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 5,000 fto of cable From the Vesting - house Electric Supply Company at $123.00 per thousand feet, to be delivered within 60 days, be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bid presented to the Council this date from E. P. Limon for the moving of a house from the corner of Agnes Street to the South Bluff Park for $W be accepted; it being the only bid presented. Motion by Williams,seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to apply for a priori 11 'certificate and advertise for a Ford coupe for the Humane Department, as the department has been unable to obtain a suitable automobile for less than $1,000. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r r City Secre ary REGULAR IZETING September 26, 19L4 5:00 P. M. Members Preseats Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, and City Engineer McCormick. James L. Lattimore appeared before the City Council representing Raymond Barrier and presented.a written request accompanied by a petition,signed by a group of commercial fishermen requesting that Raymond Barrier be permitted tosall them gasoline on the T -Heads, which was taken under consideration by the Council. Captain W. D. Miles and other officers of the Texas State Guard appeared before the City Council requesting furthe consideration of expending Civilian Defense Emergency Bond Funds for an Emergency Disaster Center Building to be used as an armory. He asked that if the City Council could not override the veto of the Bankers Committee, that the Council give consideration to calling for an election authorizing the issuance of other bonds for the ,purpose. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carrieds That -the -Bankers Committee be invited to a joint meeting next Tuesday at 5:00 P. M. with the City Council and officers of the Texas State Guard.. D. W. Wilson, former Taxicab- driver, appeared asking for the reinstatement of his taxicab driver's license,and was advised to contact H. I. Townsend, Taxicab Inspector, and appear again with the records of his performance. J. Mr. J. W. Shipp of the U. S. Public Health Service appeared before the Council relative to Dengue Fever Control, asking that the City furnish trucks to follow his men and pick up such containers as tin cans, bottles, crocks,,etlej that provided breeding places for this type of mosquito, only certain areas of the City to be covered, consensus of opinion was to conduct a drive and publicity campaign and pick-up similar to the paper campaign recently held. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING September 29, 1944 10:00 A. M. C� r� c-UYCR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick, John Cunningham, Supt. of Waterworks, and E. N. Noyes, Consulting Engineer of the the firm of Myers & Noyes. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and Carried: That the purchase of material and repair of a diesel in- lection pump from the Jess McNeil Machinery Co. fcr $159.69 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the sale of a truck for dunk, formerly owned by the Park Department, for $25.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 5,000 ft* of one -inch wrapped steel pipe for the Warehouse be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 3 8 -inch and 3 10 -inch Marco Noord- strom valves and one wrench from the Cram' Company for $674.03 be authorized. Motion by M ffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell for the Street 0 Department be authorized. L JBir. Noyes presented and explained water survey plans as compiled in his study of the water program in accordance with a contract between Myers & Noyes and the City of Corpus Christi for future waterworks expansion. He and Mr. Cunningham recommended that steps be taken immediately for the planning of building a dam (the exact site to be chosen later) for storage of water in order to adequately supply water for the population and industrial firms of the City now and for years to come. Mr. Noyes stated that the building of a reservoir would r elieve the situation for about IO years. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Myers & Noyes be instructed to proceed with further study and preparation of the necessary field surveys, detailed plans, specifications, estimates of costs of construction of such extension or improvement and the proper contract documents. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the car allowance of Matt Pellagrino, Detective c ing all the Pawn Shops, be increased $10.00 per month, effective October 1, 1914, bq atthorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the 19" tax roll showing a total valuation of $50,016,920 be approved,and that the Mayor be authorized to execute a certificate of approval. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That there be appropriated for the purchase of a portion of the Dave Zweig tract between Louisiana and South Staples Street, being a strip 80 feet in width running frown. South Staples Street to Louisiana as an extension of 18th Street, and a small triangular shaped tract at the intersection of Louisiana Street and South Staples, for the widening of South Staples Street, the amount of $3500. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary L �p L WA �' ��''` 197 REGULAR ISETING October 3, 1944 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Williams and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That J. H. Burch be temporarily employed°in the Engineer- ing department at a salary of $250 per month and a car allowance of 50 per month. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Estimate No. 2 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $25,670.70 for construction work on the settling basin at Calallen be approved andpayment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Estimate No. 3, Brown & Root,Inc., in the amount of $12,586.93 for construction of water lines on Laredo and Mussett, Blucher Street in the Baymoor, Oak Park area be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried. That the bill of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers , in the amount of $5,000 for engineering services on Plans and Specifications for the Bayfront Storm Sewer Frojecti in accordance with a contract dated Dec. 14, 191.2, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Myers and Noyes in the mount of $1283.5% for engineering services on the Calallen Settling Basin be approved and payment authorized. I Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Myers & Ngyes, Consulting Engineers in the amount of $629.35 for engineering services performed in connection with a contract dated LV17IL4 be approved and payment authorized. Motioh by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of 68789.04 for gas purchased for the period of August 21 to Sept. 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett,seconded by Williams and carried: That upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the con- struction of Hospital Boulevard and Nineteenth Street in a ccordanne with Plans and Specifications be accepted. Motion by Moffett, secondedbby Mireur and carried: That Ray Burgess be employed as a mechanic in the Water Department at a salary of $150 per month, effective October 1, 1914* Brig. Gen. Arthur B. Knlbkerbocker, bap tarn W. D. Miles, Mayor Meydoh Lymberry, and a delegation representing the Texas Defense Guard appeared before the Council inxpference to the construction of an armory. Capt. Males requested that the Council override the Bankers Committee and permit the remaining portion of the Defense Bond Funds to be used in the construction of an armory. Brig. Gen Knickerbocker made an appeal in behalf of the project from the standpoint of future need for an armory and the aid to the City in case of an emergency, which could be provided by the local Defense Guard if properly equipped and housed. Mayor McCaughan explained the City Councilts position in the expenditure of these funds in that the Council has a moral obligation to the Public that the funds would not be expended without the approval of the Banker's Committee. Motion by 71illiams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary or disapproval by the voters ordinances providing for the approval/of the expenditure of the remainder of the Civilian Defense Bond Funds for the construction of an armory; the date of said election to be determined later. J. A. C. Baker, representing the Shoreline U.S.O., appeared before the Council requesting permission for the location of a 12'x 201- wood construction house to serve the U.S.O. Building as a storage room for temporary use. The matter was taken under advisement. In the meantime, the Building Code and Zoning Ordinances would be checked to determine if said building would be in violation of them Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That a car allowance of $35 per month be granted to F. R. Vaught, Assistant Fire Marshal. An Ordinance was read as follows: `" AN ORDINANCE 4 t y 14 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY,`A REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND GEORGE H. JONES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segreet Aye B. G. Moffett < < Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye ` Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: each be authorized. That the purchase of 5,000' of 1" wrapped pipe be authorized That the purchase of 100 water meter yokes at a cost of $2.9 There being no further business, the meetingadjourned. ATTEST - 'city secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 6, 19L4-11:30 A. Me Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer . Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 1 of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of a $9115 in connection with the installation of the Signal and Fire Alarm System be approved andlpayment authorized. t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Gas Fitters Bond of ThurmonM. Brooks be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Jessie A. Jones be employed as a case worker in the Wel- fare Department at a salary of $85.00 per month, effective October 1, 1914* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell b e authorized* I l There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r City Secretaify SPECIAL FETING October 7, 1914 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. i V i MAYOR The Eagle Motor Company submitted the only bid for a vehicle for the Humane Department: 19J2 Ford Deluxe 3 passenger coupe $1198.00 The bid was ordered to lie on the table for iB hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: /V hA'/,' �_' <- — City Secreta SPECIAL MEETING October 9, 19L4 10:00 A• M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest, City Attorney Singer, City McCormick, Assistant City Engineer Stirman, and Julian Shapiro, Attorney for Brown & Root, Inc. Mayor McCaughan, opened the meeting and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to give the real and true owners of property abutting upon Ayers Street from the East property line of 12th Street to the East property 1 of 13th Street and from the West property line of 13th Street to the North property line of Baldwin Boulevard in the City of Corpus Christi and to all owning or claiming any such abutting property or any interest therein a to all interested an opportunity to be heard in the proceedings, contracts or matters pertaining to the improve- ment of said streets; the meeting thereafter was turned over to the City Attorney. F. F. QUAILE stated that he had been engaged in the real estate business for twenty-five years in Corpus Christie:. Texas; that he is acquainted with the real estate values of property abutting upon the proposed improvements on Ayers Street from Twelfth Street to Baldwin Boulevard, and has been=acqudnted with real estate abutting on that street and Lhe values thereof ever since he has been in business. That he recalls a previous hearing on this street in 19L2 and the proposed assessments made against the abutting property at that time and that the rates at that time were 04.89 for paving per front foot. That he had seen the published notice of the proposed adjusted assessments, which reduce this rate 01.00_'per front foot* That in his opinion the benefits in enhanced value to accrue to the property owners would be considerably more than the amount assessed per front foot. He stated that he had noticed that some of the assessments were adjusted still further down and due to particular condition existing in those particular pieces of property, and it is his opinion that each of the proposed assessments against the respective pieces of property abutting of said street, as set out in the notice and as adjusted actor ing to the notice, are fair, and the property will be benefitted at least in the amount assessed against them. D. N. ATHEY (Laura E. Athey), Block 11.;01., Lot 4, Garza & Benavides Addition, adjusted from 0243.69 to 6169.35, the curb cost remaining at $21.660 making total of ,191.1..01 as against previously proposed assessment of "$268.35• Stated that in his opinion that was a fair assessment on that property. Stated that he had looked at the other assessments as proposed and as far as he knew the proposed improvements would benefit the property owners in exd e of the amount proposed to be assessed against them. G. F. PEPIN, Block 1003, Lot,l, Fitchue Place stated that he was satisfied with the assessment according to the adjustment in the amount of 0100.00 HAROLD A. CARR stated that he was in the real estate and in4urance business, associated with J. Roscoe Company. That he has lived in Corpus Christi since July, 1930, and that since 1937 he has been connected with the Planning Commission of the City of Corpus Christi. That during his residence in the City and his connection with the Planning Board, and as real estate agent, he has been acquainted with real estate values in the City, and especia with property and values thereof on Ayers Street from Twelfth Street to Baldwin Boulevard. That he has seen the notice published regarding proposed assessments on said street as originally made and as adjusted, and it is his opinion the proposed improvements would benefit all the abutting property on that street. That he understan the nature of the improvements as U inch asphaltic concrete base and 12 inch asphaltic concrete surface and con.- crete curbs, and that it is his opinion that these proposed improvements will benefit each piece of abutting pro- posed assessments against each of the respective pieces of property as set out in the notice* - Motion by Segrest,seconded by Mireur and carried; That the City Attorney be instructed to draw ordinance closing hearing* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a gas az d meter easement from J. D. Sturm, et ux, same being a strip of land 5 feet by 1091 feet lying along the west property line -of that part of, the Sturm Estate between State Highway 19 and the Up River Road, for a consideration of $150 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill_of the Dickinson Tire Company in the amount of $275.95 for recapping three street maintainer, tires be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the proposal of the Stewart Road Company fcr the constru tion of the foundation for a road from Savage Lane to the Pumping Station at a cost of 0716 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $810 for rental on ditching machine be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Co E. Burns in the amount of $414. for cutting and welding gas mains be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Eagle Motor Co. submitted October 7, for a 1912. model Ford Deluxe passenger Coupe for the Humane Bepartment be accepted. 1IThere being no. further business, the meeting a djourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 10, 191 5:00 P. M. rte'' Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest,and City Attorney Singer and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the gas fitters bond of Phillip E. Caldwell be approved. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE zuu CORRECTING AND AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORIPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 8th day OF JUNE, 1914, CAPTIONED: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE MNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON NINETEENTH STREET, WITHIN THE LIIvSITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE CVVNERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OVINERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAIII NINETEENTH STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID NINETEENTH STREET, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID NINETEENTH STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID NINETEENTH STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE a7NER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTI- FICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY."s BY CORRECTING AND AMENDING SECTION THREE OF SAID ORDINANCE AS HEREIN SET OUT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye - Jos. M:ireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was passed by the followa.ng votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P. Willisms Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follotivss AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING NINETEENTH STREET AND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EIGHTY FOOT BOULEVARD STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN- BELON DEFINED, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY BROWN & ROOT, I=;APPROV- ING AND ACCEPTING THE MAINTENAITCE BOND FURNISHED BY BROWN & ROOT,.INC. IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL, ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. la reur Aye Ed. P. -illiams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan L Aye Jos. Mzreur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent That the maintenance bond executed by Brown & Root, Inc., through the American General Insurance Company for the maintenance of Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street be filed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the following persons be employed for the duration oft he Emergency in the Public Safety Departments NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE David Molder Special Officer $145.00 per mo. 10/9A4 201 NAF POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATA Lynwood Friedrich Fireman $155.00 per mo. 9/29A4 A. C. Carpenter Fireman 155.00 per mo. 10/444 Harry Ward Fireman 155.00 per mo. 10444 Motion by Moffett,seconded by Mireur and carr}ed: That Jessie Breeden be employed as part time supervisor in the Recreation Department at a salary of $50.00 per month, effective October 1, 19" Motion by Mireur, a e conded by Segrest and carried: That Mary Thompson be employed as a secretary in the Purchas- ing. Department at a salary of $120.00 per month, effective �0/9A- Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the following request of the American Bottling Company be granted; it being understood that the granting of this request was not to be in any way construed as conveying any of the City's rights to the alley in questions . "AFRICAN BOTTLING COMPANY Corpus Christi, Tex. October 2, 1914 City Council City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: We request that you allow us the priv- ilege of installing two gates across the alley r located as per sketch. This alley has never been in use and could not be used unless considerable work was done on same. We agree to give to the City full access to the alley at all times and further agree to re- move the gates on request of the City. Our reason for this request is that we ovm and use property on both sides of the alley which blocks our free access from our garage to load- ing dock. Respectfully yours, AFRICAN BOTTLING COMPANY (signed) L. K. Dunnam L. K. Dunnam, Manager LKD:iw" Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the construction of five exercise pens at the Humane Department at an approximate cost of $175.00 be authorized. R Motion by Mzreur,ssconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 2,000 yards of shell be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the transfer of Civilian Defense Truck 1265, being a • s 191x0 Dodge panel truck -Motor No. T105-32121, from the Office of Civilian Defense to the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $650.00 be authorized. 4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary w MAYCR SPECIAL FETING October 12, 1914 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor A. C. Mc Gaughan, Commissioners Moffett and Williams and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Moffett, ssconded by Williams and carried: That the ginal estimate of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of SLaP849#56 for the construction of Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of one carload of premix asphalt pe UM M authorized. Motion by Moffett, s econded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett andcarried: That the advertising for ten (10) drums of malodorant for the Gas Department at an estimated cost of $20000.00 be authorized* , Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Miss Betty Thompson be appointed as assistant Manager of the municipal airport with an increase in salary of $30.00 per month, and that Mrs. Jessie Mae Blazer be employed as Clearance Officer at a salary of 0120.00 per month to fill the vacancy of Miss Betty Thompson. The following firms submitted a bid for an air compressors C. Co Oxygen Company $1925.00 Immediate Delivery SAMSCO 1961.90 Alamo Iron Works 196..00 Delivery --90 days The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 18 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST SPECIAL IEETING October 14. 1%4 10:00 A. M• Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners- Mireur, Moffett and Williams. MAYOR Im M tion by 1hreur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the transfer of $100,000 of U. S• Certificates of 0 Indebtedness, 7/8%, Series As 19W, from the -Sanitary and Storm Sewer Construction Fund to the Seawall and Breakwater Interest and Sinking Fund at par and accrued interest, be authorized. _Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of trap rock be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: , That the purchase of 12000 yards of shell from the McNeil Brothers be authorized. Motion by Williams, s econded by Moffett and a arried: of ;183.69 be approved and payment authorized* That the bill of the Wilkins Electric Company in the 1 Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of the remainder of the Zweig tract lying between 18th Street extended, Louisiana Avenue and South Staples Street for a consideration of $3500.00 for public purposes (proposed fire station site) be authorized. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carried: That, effective October 16, the office hours to be observed by th4 Tax office, City Attorney's office and Auditor's office be from 800 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. on week days and from 800 A. M. to 12:30 P. M. on Saturdays. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Commissioner Moffett be designated as the official representative of the City at the Intra -Coastal Canal Meeting in Houston, October 19; expenses to be borne by the City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST- ;�\/ itySecretary/ Members Present: t SPECIAL 1EETING October 16, 1914 1000 A. M% 11 c Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney, Singer. - -- - - , � M, Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Brothers be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by William's andcarried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of q quantity of miscellaneous traffic light materian at al approximate cost of $250.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the Corpus Christi Oxygen Company, submitted October 120 for an air compressor, be accepted. M tion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the recommendation of the City Engineer to increase 0 the salary of Adolph Zepada 420.00 per month and to employ Lupe Gonzales as a rodman at a salary of $100.00 per month, effective October 15, be adopted. An Ordinance was read as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER& THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BE- HALF OF SAID CITY, ANAGREE11ENT BY AND BE- TKEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND G. R. `SWANTNER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes I A. Co. McCaughan Afire Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P Williams Aye D. A.'Segrest Aye ' Be G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. Mc Caughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERAS PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE SUBDIVIDED AND KNOffN AS SAN DIEGO ADDITION, THE SAME BEING PROPERTY AD- JOINING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; FULLY DES- CRIBING SAM, SAID PROPERTY TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter mule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ` Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, saconded by Moffett andcarried: That the purchase of 75 E11SCO gas meters be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and c arrieds That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $639.55 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $652.52 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Brown & Root, Inc*, be employed to do certain drainage work at the Municipal Airport in connection with the boundary and contacts lights on a per diem basis. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the advertising for bids for storm sewer acid ap V structures on Lawnview and Santa Fe Streets be amended to include a storm sewer on Ocean Drive. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the remodeling of the caretaker's house in South Bluff Park by J. W. Bermingham Company on a cost-plus basis be authorized* There being no further busmsss, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r =3y r-4yl ��7 REGULAR MEETING October 17, 19l 4 5:00 P. M. 4 rr MAY OR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Brothers be authorized. Motion by Moffett,saconded by Williams and carried:` That the purchase of 10000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. Motion by Moffett, saconded by Macreur and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC road oil be authoriz Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett andcarried: That the purchase of two generators and twb starters for the Garage Department at an approximate cost of #350.00 be authorized• Motion by Moffett, saconded by Williams and carried: That in response to a request of the BraAlff Airways,their office space at the municipal airport be enlarged, and that their offer of $1.50 per square foot for rental be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried.- That the bill of J. W. Bermingham in the amdunt of X6.60 for 0 enlarging the Artesian Park bandstand for the final Navy Band Concert be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. rr � MAYOR ATTEST: t __"/ /L_•- CITY Secretary -7-- - / SPECIAL MEETING October 180 194 1Or00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and City Attorney Singer, A Resolution was read as follows BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi that, should the City limits be extended as now contemplated, which will encompass certain acreage now devoted to farming but which ultimately it is believed will become residential area, this City administration will recommend to the Board of Equalization that the fact that such lands are being used exclusively for farming shall be considered, in connection with other factors, in fixing the taxable value of such lands. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay E Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye ' The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye aim A, Resolution was read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi, that, should the City limits be extended as now contemplated, to encompass certain farm area upon which usual farm operations are being conducted, this Council will adopt new ordinances or amend existing ordi- nances of the City, to the end that such farming operations and residents on such tracts owning and keeping livestock, will not be hampered in their farming and dairy operations, which ordinances will be so framed as to trotect the health and reasonable future growth of the City. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Nay Ed. P. Wzlliarps Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye r Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Guaranty Title and Trust Co. be authorized to deter- mine the status of 17th Street from South Staples Street to Louisiana Avenue and furnish a copy of the file plat; the question having arisen as to whether or not this is a dedicated streets, t r The following firms submitted a bid for the resurfacing of the permanent paving ,of Buffalo Street from Upper Broad way to Sam Rankin Street, Stillman Avenue from Buffalo Street to West Broadway, and Palm Driv,a from Hulbirt Street to West Broadway. UNIT PRICE COMPLETION TIME Brown & Root, Inc. $642 15 calendar days Heldenfels Bros. 6.90 60 days The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary t. SPECIAL MEETING October 20, 1944 7A:00 A. M. Members: Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest. Motion by Mireur, secondedkby Segrest and carrieds That the transfer of $1,000.00 from. -J109 Sewer Fund to -J119 Oso Sewage Revenue Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the claim of H. D. Carpenter in the amount of $800.00 for a pier destroyed in the construction of the Bayfront Improvement Project be approved and payment authorized, contingent upon an exchange of deeds being executed, required in the improvement of the street abutting said property. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Nelson Addi- tion, for a consideration of $2950.00, title policy to be furnished by the seller, be authorized. This site being for the ultimate location of the Gas Regulator Station, presently located at Leopard Street and Palm Drive. I The Natural Gas Odorizing Company submitted the only bid for 10 barrels or more of malodorant for natural gas: $.65 per pound Alternate bid (if 10,000 pounds or more are required for 1 year from date of first shipment) .60 per pound The bid was ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. M16 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., submitted October 18, for the resurfacing of Buffalo Street, Stillman Avenue and Palm Drive, same being in the aggregate amount of $28,218.00 and being the low bid, be accepted. Ybtion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the following invoices of Brown & Root, Inc., for the -improvement of 19th Street be approved and payment authorized.- For uthorized: For street improvements abutting your property on the West side of Nineteenth Street. All of the Tyree Mussett 400 - acre Tract. ,$206349 For street improvements abutting your property on the East side of Nineteenth Street. Lot 12, Block 1, Jasmin Addition to the City of Corpus Christi$ Texas. 25 Ft. Paving, Curb & Gutter 136.59 For street improvements abutting your property on the East side of Nineteenth Street, Lot 2, Block 1, Jasmin Addition t to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas 25 Ft. Paving, Curb & Gutter. 136.59 For street improvements abutting your property on the East side of Nineteenth Street. All of Lot 4 and the So. 20 Ft. of Lot 5, Block 1, Bay View No. 4 Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. 77.53 Ft• Paving, Curb & Gutter. 3.59 For street `improvements abutting your property on the East side of Nineteenth Street. All of Lot 12, Luter Partition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. 127.75 Ft. Paving, Curb & Gutter. 697.98 For street improvements abutting your property on the East side of Nineteenth Street. Lot 16 of the Luter Partition. 128.10 Ft. Paving, Curb & Gutter 699.89 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor be authorized toaddress a letter to assis- tant City Attorney Hodge Thompson for the successful handling of the law suit against the Defense Homes Corper a tion, with reference to the improvement of streets in Pineda Park Addition. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Cify Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 240 1944 5:00 P. 14, MAYCR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the installation of pumps and discharge line from the r low service pumps, Calallen Water Plant, estimated to cost $2500.00, including labor and equipment, be authorized Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the advertising for bids to bereceived for the paving r of the cross streets from Water Street to West Shoreline Drive be authorized* r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and c arrieds That the bid of the Natural Gas Odorizing Company, submitted October 20, for 10 drums or more of malodorant, be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Domingo Guerra be employed as a janitor in the Wharfs & Harbor Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, effective October 19. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Ancle Price Whitaker be employed as a fireman for P the duration of the emergency at a salary of $155.00 per month, effective October 20, 1914. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Maude Todd be employed as Chief Accountant in the Controller's Department at a salary of 4175.00 per month, effective October 12. t Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That T. G. Livergood be employed in the Humane Department at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective October 16, 1914, s` Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the General Electric Company in the amount f Q� of $353.25 for a 200 horsepower motor be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the Duro Test Corporation in the amount of $145.01 for a quantity of traffic lights be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 100 one -inch EMSCO regulators be authors ed An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BR067N & ROOT, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BROWN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE RESURFACING OF THE PERMANENT PAVING OF BUFFALO STREET FROM UPPER BROADWAY TO SAM RANKIN STREET; STILL - MATT STREET FROM BUFFALO STREET TO WEST BROAD- WAY; AND PALM DRIVE FROTH HURLBURT STREET TO WEST BROADWAY; MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR SUCH WORK, Z D DZCLARI NG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rulevas suspended by the following vote: A. D. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. M reur Ed. P.'Williams Aye Aye D. A. Segrest Aye _ Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and a arried: That the location of the library substation in the lobby of the City HaLl building be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the installation of a sign designating the City Halll. Building be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segre-st and carried: be approved. That the Minutes from August 22, 1%4, to October 23, 1%4, Motion by Moffett, eaconded by Segrest and carried: That the sale of a small frame house located on the Brennan tract to V. Lozano for a consideration of $75.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: "/ t sty Secretary SPECIAL 14EETING October 25, 1944 5;00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer and City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from the McNeil Brothers be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried- That the purchase of a fraction of Lots 5 to 9, nnclusive, Block 5, Highland Park Addition, for a consideration of $2,000.00 fpr drainage purposes, title policy to be furnished by the seller, be authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN OP,DINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLIER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND J. W. BERMINGHAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY FIRE STATION IN LOUISIANA AND SEVENTEENTH STREETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote : A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; City Seeretarly SPECIAL MEETING October 26, 1914 4:45 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the City Attorney be authorized to notify the Tex-Mlex Railway Company to remove the spur tract located in Cooperts Alley west of Water Street. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That James L. Gainer be employed as a special officer for the duration of the emergency at a salary of 4110000 per month, effective October 9, 19149 An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON AYERS STREET WITHIN THE LINTS EEREINBELCXT DEFINED, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE a7NERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE Cr HERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT TBEREFCR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED 77ILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID AYERS STREET, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSAENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST TEE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE 0VTKER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WCRK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR TEE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. t The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the f ollowing vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. S grest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF C CRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BET+YEEN THE CITY OF CCRPU`S CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND TEXAS STATE PARKS BOARD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the Xollowing votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. As Segrest Absent Be Go Xoffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the construction bond executed by J. W. Bermingham for the construction of the sub -fire station on Louisiana Street be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretari SPECIAL MEETING October 28, 1944 10:30 A. M Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. MAYOR Motion by 11iraur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from the Heldenfels Brothers be authorized• Motion by Mi.reur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Richard T. Runyan and Cs Be Funderburg be employed as special officers for the duration of the emergency, at a salary of $165.00 and 6345.00 per Ao4th, Tespectively, effective October 27, 191.. The following firms submitted bids for a 90 day supply of gasoline% COMPANY PRICE MAXIMUM MINIMUM Texas Star Oil Company 7¢ Guaranteed Guaranteed Humble Oil & Ref. Co. 8¢ Guaranteed Guaranteed Continental Oil Company Guaranteed Guaranteed Gulf Oil Corporation Guaranteed Guaranteed Sinclair Refining Co. Guaranteed Guaranteed Ray West 80y Guaranteed Guaranteed Magnolia Petroleum Company Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Osage Oil Company 82Y Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Crystal Petroleum Company 12f Guaranteed Guaranteed Independent Oil Company 13AX Guaranteed Not Guaranteed The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the offer of D. Zweig to sell the City a tract of land 1451 x 100+ on Louisiana Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets for a consideration of $4750.00 be declined. I �i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST.- / City Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 31, 1914 5:00 P. M. I Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mreur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City attorney Sanger, City Engineer McGormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carriedt That the ball of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the M amount of $8880.00 for gas purchased for the period of September 21 to October 200 be sp proved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the gas fitter's bonds of James E. Sampson an6T. R. Co be approved. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That C. A. Burt be employed as a fireman for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $155.00 per month, effective October 30. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Ferrell D. McDonald be employed as .a clerk -typist in the Civil Service Department at a salary of $30.00 per minth, effective November 10 1A46 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Willigms and carried: That Florence Rosas be employed as a meter reader inthe Water and Gas Department at a salary of $1Z) .00 per mont3, effective October 23, 19%49 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried- That the location of a frame and stucco storeroom adjacent to the USO Building on Shoreline Boulevard for the duration of the emergency and six months thereafter be authorized. This matter having received the approval of the Zoning and Planning Commission. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LND THE CITY OF CARPUS CHRISTI, FOR A TRACT OF LAND KNONN AS THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FIFTEEN (15) ACRE TRACT, OUT OF SECTION K-13 OF THE PAISLEY SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, AIM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye �os. mreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye. D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE SETTING UP, CREATING, AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO TWENTY (20) WARDS: DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDI- NAITCES IN CONFLICT' HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1671, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TEE 18th DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1944.. BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO CITY WARD NUMBER 11, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION I THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. U n -I The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A• C. McCaughan aye Jos. Mireur aye Ed. P. Williams aye D. A. Segrest aye Be G. Moffett aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan aye Jos. Mireur aye Ed. P. Williams aye D. A. Segrest aye Be G. Moffett aye i Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,0J0 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 75 water meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of ?5 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 150 water meter boxes be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried; That thepurchase of 1 carload of premix road material be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the car allowance of Pete Tunches be increased s $10.00 per month, effective November 10 19149 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the Texas Star Oil Company, submitted October 28, for a 90 day supply of gasoline be accepted. An OrdinAnce was read as follows: All ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND ME CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A MOD- IFICATION ON STATION LEASE AND OPER- ATIONS AGREENENT; AND DECLARING AN E10ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan aye Jos. Wireur aye Ed. P. Williams aye D. A. Segrest aye Be G. Moffett aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan aye Jos. Mireur aye Ed. P. Williams aye D. A. Segrest aye Be G. Moffett aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AM CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OFCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONVEYANCE TO GEORGE H. JONES OF A TRACT OF LAND, INCLUDING PARTS OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4o WATER BLOCK 1, CENTRAL VHF AND WAREHOUSE CONPANYtS SUBDIVISION, AND ATRACT LYING EAST THEREOF, APPROXIMATELY 180 FEET BY 188.8 FEET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 212 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan, Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the offices of the City Hall be closed Thursday Morn ing,.November 2, 19U4, on account of the death and burial of James W. Kelly, Superintendent of Streets. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES "/ T- City Secretar y/ 7 SPECIAL MEETING November 3, 191.E 11200 A. M. t v Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and M 0 ffett, and City Attorney Si Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried.: That Emma Opal Kirk be employed for the duration of the emergency as aDispatcher in the Fire Department at a salary of $105.00 per month, effective November 1, 1914* An Ordinance was read as follows: ` AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO 7NENTY (20) BOND ELECTION PRECINCTS, FOR ATD IN MICH ALL MUNICIPAL BOND EIECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AND FCR, SAID CITY, AND TO BE KNOWN AS BOND ELECTION PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUI (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8), NINE (9), TEN (10), ELEVEN (11), TWELVE (12), THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14), FIFTEEN (15), SIXTEEN,(16), SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), NINE- TEEN (19), and TWENTY (20); REPEALING ALL ORDI- NANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; AND DECLARING AN F2MGENCY", BEING CRDINANCE N0. 1672, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHR IST I ON THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1944, BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO PARAGRAPH ($) OF SECTION 1 THEREOF; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. Mc Caughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. miliams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance wasread as followst 9 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, C.ALLING AIT ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF 2T1E ISSU- ANCE OF 01,500,000.00 SEATVALL AND BREAKWATER BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C: McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Milliams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The following letter was read to the Councils "CITY OF CORP IIS CHRISTI Corpus Christi, Texas I. M. Singer City Attorney Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas November 2nd, 19L4 Whereas, it is contemplated that an election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of bonds for bayfront pro- tection and construction of breakwaters and seawalls be called in the near future, az d Whereas, it is contemplated that the cost of said pro- ject shall be derived from funds donated by the State of Texas for such purposes; and Whereas, the legal matters pertaining to previous bond issues of this nature have been handled by Honorable John D. McCall of Dallas, Texas, who is eminently qualified to handle such matters; and Whereas, there are many other matters now pending requiring the attention of the City Attorney and it would be necessary to either employ an assistant City Attorney or employ special counsel to attend to the legal proceedings in said bond issue; and Whereas, it is my opinion that it is to the best interest of the City to employ a private counsel to attend to the legal matters in said bond issue; Therefore, I recommend to your honorable body that you employ private counsel to attend to the legal matters involved in such bond issue, including the judicial determination of put - poses for which proceeds of such issue may be expended. I recom- mend to you Honorable John D. McCall for such employment and re- quest that you employ him under such terms as you, may agree. 1. Very truly yours, ID1SA " An Ordinance was read as follows: . (sgd. I. Me Singer I. M. Singer City Attorney AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZE NG AND DIRECTING ME MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JOHN D. McCALL FOR IEGAL SERVICES= AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P• Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye t 213, Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros. be authorized. 214 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 8 recording gauges for the Gas Depart - went be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and c arried: That the proposal of the Stewart Road Company to top the road from Savage Lane to the Water Pumping Station for aconsideration of $785.00 be accepted. D. Zweig appeared before the Council objecting to the location for the construction of the Fire Station west of Louisiana Avenue and offering to sell the City a site on 17th street and Louisiana Avenue, 1251 x 1001, for said location for a consideration of 03500.00. The offer was rejected. Report of the Fire Department for themonth of October was presented and orderedfiled. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secreta'y7 SPECIAL MEETING November 4s 19t4, 10:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams* All NAYCR 0 The following firms submitted a bid for the construction of storm sewers and appurtenant structures on Lawn - view, Santa Fe and Ocean Drive: Brown & Root, Inc $571756.33 Heldenfels Bros. 59#737.81 The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter* 14o -cion by 14reur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That estimate No. 3 of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $16#438#05 for construction work on the settling basin, Calallen Water Plant, be approved and payment auth- orized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the final estimate of Brown & Root, Inc. for the construction of water lines in the Oak Park and Baymoor Areas and Mussett, Staples and Blucher Streets in the amount of $13,57.84 be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the estimate& of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, on the two aforementioned projects in the amount of $821.90 and $LO6.83 be approved and payment authorized• Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the employment of Ora Faye Dandridge as a Dispatcher In the Fire Department for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $105.00 per month, effective November 3, 19t4, and L. C. Baxter as a Fireman for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $155.00 per month, effective November 3, 19t40 be authorized* There being no furth/?VZ r business, the meeting adjourned* ATTESTS r CITY SECRETARY Mayor SPECIIAL MEETING November 6, 19t4 10.00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and John Cunningham. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Segrest and carried; That City Attorney be authorized to defend J. E. Lowry, Polio man, charged technically with the murder of Dr. A. N. Prince, Jr. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of I. M. Singer, City Attorney, be inereasgd $50.00 per month, effective July 7, 19t4. F biotion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That November 11 be observed as a holiday, and employees be given time off to vote in the general election, November 7, 191.4* 2151 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Brown & Root, Inc. be awarded contract for the construc- tion of storm sewers on Lawnview, Santa Fe gnd Ocean Drive in accordance with their bid submitted November 4, 19L4 Motion by I illiams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of filing cabinets for the Police Identifi- cation Department at a cost of $945.00 ind for the Traffic Department at a cost of $125.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by 1hreur and carried: That the purchase of apublic address system for the Recreation Department at a cost of 4181.00 be authorized* An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLERCF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ONBEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEPENT BY AND BETUEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND MCDANIEL,REALTY COMPANY, AND R. G. McDANIEL, INDIVIDUALLY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SEVER LINE LOCATED IN SOUTH- WEST HEIGHTS AND BROADMOOR PARK ADDITIONS, AND ALL OTHER UTILITY LINES IN SAID ADDITIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye • r s Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r Cityeeoreetar�y r REGULAR MEETING November 7, 19L4 5:00 P. M. Mir or Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick andChief of Police Klett. Report of the Engineering Department for the month of October was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Stewart Road Company in the mDunt of X235.00 for topping the road at Calallen Walter Plant be approved and p%rment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and c arried: That the purchase of six 38 Smith & Wesson revolvers for the Police Department at a cost of $28.00 each be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by La reur and carried: That the Assistant Fire Marshall and three members of -tie Fire Department be authorized to attend a Firemen's school at Houston, Novembrer 20, 1914; the City to bear the expenses of meals and automobile. Notion by Segrest,seconded by Williams and carried: That the Contractors, Brown & Root, Inc. be authorized to pave the street abutting the property described as Lot 4, Block 1506, Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, and to delive I paving assessment certificate with invoice of cost to the City. ,001 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MAYOR. 216 SPECIAL MEETING L November 8, 1%4 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. The following persons and/or firms submitted a bid for Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Nelson Addition: Fehr Baking Co., by Chas. H. Clark, authorized agent and attorney. $12,810.00 Alternate bid for Lot 5 7,500.00 Palace Grill, V. K. Hrissikopoulos 20,000.00 (Commission to be paid Real Estate Agent by the Purchaser) Motion by Mireur,seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bid of the Palace Grill and/or V. K. Hrissikopoulos for the aforementioned property be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mzreur and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC road oil be au ized. Motion by Segrest, secondedby Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shellbe authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 8, 191.4 1.E:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. M. G. Eckhardt, S. Maston Nixon, Robert M. Jackson, W. A. Saunders, Willard Perkins, S. Eldon Dyer, L. H. Gross and L. M. Fisher appeared before the Council in reference to petitions filed this dater equesting an election to determine whether or not the territory comprising the Nueces County Water Improvement District and the area west thereof to the Chapman Ren ch Road and east of Lexington Boulevard should be annexed to the City of Corpus Christie The purpose of the proposed annexation was detailed to the members of the Council,, same being outlined as planning for a greater Corpus Christi and to provide for an orderly development of said territory. Judge L. M. Fisher stated that he represented. 200 taxpayers of the Water District and requested that action be deferred for calling an election to permit the petition to be verified an order to determine the legal procedure an the matter. The request was granted, and the time set for Wednesday, November 15, for action on the matter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City S e cretary SPECIAL FETING November 10, lA4 4:45 P- M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Moffett and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratories in the amount of $24.00 for services performed in connection with the construction of the settling basin at the water plant be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Clyde Fm rbairn in the amount of L 11535.67 for construction work on the traffic signalling system be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried- That the purchase of ten fire hydrants at a cost of X88.00 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by lireur and c arried. That the purchase of 1 valve for the water plant at a cost of 6V272.70 be approved and payment authorized. 217 Motion by Moffett, s econded by Williams and carrieds That the bill of the Wilkins Electric Co. in the amount _of $540.00 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Wilkins Electric Co. in the amount of $385.00 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of trap rock be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: Brost be authorized. That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Held enfels Motion by Moffett,seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 1„000 yardsof shell from McNeil Bros@ be authomzed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of$354•15 for services of the ditching machine be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill'of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of $900.54 for services performed on the lighting system at the Municipal Airport be approved and peyment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried. That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the as ount of $a1 ,50 for blading work at the Municipal airport, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Brown & Root, Inc., paving contractors, be authorized to pave the street abutting the property described as 83 1A feet of Lots 61 to 64, inclusive, Block 1203, Fitchue Place Addition, delivering paving assessment certificate with invoice of cost, to be received when work has been completed, to this office. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried. That John Foy Whatley and Roland Waldon be employed for the duration of the emergency in the Fire Department at a salary of 0155.00 and$165.00 per month, respectively, effective November 9, 191x4* An Ordinance was read as follows: = ORDINANCE u AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON < BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONVEYANCE TO H. D. LARPENTER AND WIFE, CARRIE CARPENTER, A TRACT, OF IAND LYING EAST OF LOT 6, BLOCK 3, FURMAN ADDITION, AND DECLARING AN ENER- GENCY. -- The Charter rule was suspended by the Sollowing vote.- A. otes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams - Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF TIS, EXPEND- ITURE FOR AND CGTSTRUCTION OF AN EMERGENCY DISASTER CENTER AS A PUBLIC ENTERERISE OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE EIERGENCY BONDS, SERIES 1942, DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND OFFICERS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SERVICE OF NOTICE, PROVIDING FOR THE FORM OF BALLOT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote. A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Mrs. Lou Ella Brogan be employed as janitress at the V. D. Clinic, &Welfare Building, effective December 1, Virginia Phillips, RN, and Mrs. T. M. Gannaway having recommended this appointment. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to sell at auction, stolen property that has accumulated in the Police Department. Motion by M reur,seconded by Moffett and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney of November 9s with reference to waiving the penalty and interest for the years 1931 to 1936, inclusive, on taxes due on pro— perty described as the E 8.2' of Lot 3, all of Lot 4, and the N 20' of Lot 11, Block 15, Craven Heights Additi t be adopted, and the Tax Collector be authorized to accept settlement on this basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 0 f ATTEST: MAYOR City Secretary SPECIAL rOEETING November 13, 19L4 1000 A. M. Members Present.- Mayor Ye Caughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Segrest. The following firms submitted bads for the construction of permanent paving and appurtenant structures on Furman Avenue, Broadway Courts, Doddridge, Cooper's Alley, Williams, Taylor, Twigg, Mann, Belden, Power, Palo Alto, Fitzgerald, Resaca, Hughes, Brewster,& Van Reed Streets between Water and West Shoreline Boulevard; Brown & Root, Inc. Heldenfels Bnos. 6o,302.56 65,829.68 The bads were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That T. D. Griffin be employed as a plant operator at a salary of $160.00 per month, effective November 9, 19L4. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a pick—up truck with wench attachment for the Water & Gas Department at a cost of $860.00 from the Eagle Motor Company be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST- MA YCR City Secretar SPECIAL IEETING November 144 19L4 4:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett,%egrest and Williams, City Attorney Singer, Ci - Engineer McCormack. Mayor McCaughan stated that the purpose of the meeting was to hear objections, if any, to the proposed election to annex the area south of the City into the City. Paul Snyder spoke in opposition to the area designated as the T1o. 2 area, same lying approximately between Nueces County Water Improvement District and Chapman Ranch Road. In substance his objection vias that it would not be fair to annex farm lands to the City and require property owners to pay taxes on said properties vrhen they would not receive any immediate and direct benefits of being a part of the City. J. M. Loftlin voiced similar objections. 219 Judge L. M. Fisher presented his analysis of the petition of the No. 1 area (Nueces County 'Plater Improvement District) alleging that the petition lacked a majority of 54 voters. He further stated that the City Council was without authority tocall such an election except as provided by the City Charter, being by petition of a majority of the qualified voters within the area. Robert M. Jackson and Willard Perkins briefly outlined the purposes of the proposed elects -on and requested that an election be called for the purposes set forth, thereby giving the residents an opportunity to determine whet' or not they wished to become a part of the City. The matter was taken under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: c City Secreta -y REGULAR MEETING November 14, 1944 5:00 P. M- ITA Y OR 13 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mareur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Singer, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. A report of the City -County Child Welfare Department for the year of September 1, 1943, to September 1, 191.4, was read and ordered filed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: Tnat A. N. Wallace be employed as a special officer for the duration of the emergency at a salary of 0145.00 per month, effective November 13, 1%4, An Ordinance was read as follows AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE hAYOR AND THE CITYOONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF COPIM CHRISTI, TEXAS, TOE XECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BR(X7N & ROOT, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STORM S YNERS AND AP- PURTENANT STRUCTURES ON LAM VIL-,T, SANTA FE AND OCEAN DRIVE STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EIMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinaace was passed by the following vote¢ A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos, 11Lreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye 0 Motion by Williams,seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of tvo carloads of crushed rock forthe Traffic Department be authorized. Motion by Segrest, secondedby Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 75 one -inch gas meters from the Fitts— burg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by 11ireur andaoarried: That the purchase of 100 gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 75 one -inch gas meters from the Wesc Greiss Company be authorized. C Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried. Th,.t the repainting of four new signs and five old signs for the 7-harfs and Harbor Department at a cost of M2.84 be authorized. Notion by Moffett, s-,conded by Williams and carried: That the advertising for bids to be received at 10.00 A. M., December 4, for construction of storm sexers on 17th, 15th and Glazebrook Streets be authorized. r 22® There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City �az SPECIAL MEETING November 16, 19L4 4:00 P. I, - Member -sr Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, an d Williams. The following firms submitted a bid for an air compressor: I/aYOR Alamo Iron Works 01995.00 Corpus Christi Oxygen Co. 1925.00 San Antonio Mach. & Suppliy Co. 1898.00 (All bids f. o. b. Corpus Christi) The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 75 - 5/8 x 3/4" water meters rom the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Williams, w conded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 200 one -inch ejector gas regulators from the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 50 gas regulators from the Wescott - 6 � Greiss Company be authorized. Lotion by Williams,seconded by Mireur and carried: that the nomination and appointment of H. C. Dennett, J. A. g. Baker, Bob Sallee, and Yrs. M. G. Eckhardt as members of the La Retama Public Library Board, replacing E. S. Joslin, Tillman Smith, L. B. herring and rgrs. W. B. McCampbell,be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., for paving of certain cross streets between Water Street and I est Shoreline Drive, submitted November 13, 1944, be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 1 i ,y Secretaryl SPECIAL 11EETING November 17, 19L4 11:00 A. M. Memoers Present: Mayor Isle Csu ghan, Commissioners Moffett and Williams. r M&YOR Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the acceptance of delivery of one model 4-65, 65' service aerial truck in accordance with contract dated May 2, 1944, be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST MAYLR, I City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 18, 1944 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. The -Pipeline Service Corporation submitted the only bid for the wrapping of pipe.- 15,000 ipe. a 15,000 ft. of 10" 8,000 ft. of 8" $28.68 per hundred ft. 24.14 per hundred ft. The bids were ordered to lie on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 75 gas meters from the Wescott-Greiss Company be authorized. 0 Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell f rom McNeil Bros. 221 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: t City Sgcretary SPECIAL MEETING November 21, 19t4 11.00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Moffett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE MAYOR RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SA15; AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEFINING ITS LINTS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORY PUS CHRISTI, PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT DATED JAN- UARY 7, 1941s, BY AND BET71EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS MAYOR, A. C. MCCAUGHAN, UNDER AUTHORITY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND BEING RESOLUTION NO. 1197, RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 4.50, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU- TION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE CHAIRMAN OF SAID HOUSING p AUTHORITY, G. 0. GARRETT, SAID AGREELENT BEING AND CONCERNING LOT 9 AND PART OF LOT 10, SECTION G, OF PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFLTAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID ADMISSION I=ING SAID TERRITORY SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LTD THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN LIMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughm Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett „Ayq The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett an dcarried: That the bid of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, submitted November 16, for an air compressor, be accepted. , Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: that the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett,seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Pipeline Service Corporation, submitted November 18, for the wrapping of 23,000 ft. of 10"and 8" pipe be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and parried: That the following employees be employed in the Garage Depart- ment. Harold Miller " Clerk -Helper $110.00 per month, effective ll/16/144. Joseph De La Torre Wash & Grease Min 110.00 " *' " 11/16/44 Motion by Moffett,seconded by Williams (who entered the meeting at this time) and carried: That the salary. - of Claude E. McGregor be increased 00.00 per month, effective December 1. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: //_V City Secretary MAYOR 222 REGULAR. FETING November 21, IA4 5:00 P. m. Members Presents Mayor As C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams, City Engineer A. McCormick Chief of Police Klett and City Attorney I• M. Singers Representatives of the Citizens Committee for the Expansion of Corpus Christi presented a letter requesting that the City Council defer action on the petitions previously filed requesting an election on the question of annexing certain territory to the City because of certain Lgal questions having been infected into the issue. Their request also suggested that the City Council appoint a Charter Committee with the view of revisions of the City Charter to remedy the apparent conflict in the present City Charter and the State Statute in this connection, and also to give consideration to other desired amendments to the Charter. The matter was taken under advisement* Motion by Williams, seconded by 1h reur and carrieds That the advertisement of bids to be received for the construction of 800 feet of 8 inch water mains and 1,910 feet of 6 inch water mains, and 2,950 feet of Sanitary Sewer Mains to serve the Hedden Street Elementary School be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the advertisement for bids to be received for the con- struction of 15,000 feet of ten inch gas lines and 8000 feet of 8 inch gas lines be authorized* Motion by Yareur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the monthly payments to the Memorial Hospital Committe 1. be increased from $4,0176.00 to $5,000 be authorized subject to further action on the matter. There being no further business the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: I City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 24* 1A4 10:30 A. M. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest• Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bill of Brown & Root. Inc. in the amount of ;30• for rental services on the Maintainer for the new fire station location be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bills of Southwestern Laboratory in the amount of $58.00 and $283•L4 for services rendered in connection with the construction of the Settling Basin and South Staples Street be approved and payment authorized* t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried, That the following persons be employed in the Public Service Departments Juan A• Rodriguez M. 0, Seldner L. Q• Rackley Charles Booker Meter Reader Plant Operator Plant Operator Operator Helper $130.00 per month, 160.00 per month, 160.00 per month, 4.80 per day, effective 11/161{ effective 1116 effective 11l16�1111 effective 11/16/1111 The following persons submitted their bid for the purchase of Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Highland Estate Additions Mrs. G• L. Thompson $500.00 for one lot and $910.00 for both lots American Home Builders 700.00 for both lots James L. Lowman 1250.00 for both lots The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the additional payment of $?7.60 as the City's part In the improvement of JAYCEE PARK be authorized, W6s00 having been previously authorized* r � An Ordinance was read as follows t AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AGREETIENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND V. K HRISSIKOPOULOS, FOR THE SALE OF LOTS FIVE t5) AND SIS (6), BLOCK ONE (1) NELSON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN ELER.GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following Totes A. C• McCaughan * Jos. r1reur Ed* P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett t Aye t Aye Aye Aye Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C• McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B• G. Moffett Absent Motion by Williams, seconded by gireur and carrieds That Agnes Ross be given sixty days leave of abseneep effective November 16, 19" 0 223 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the sale of Lot 13-A, Block 40, Hillcrest Addition to Mrs. Joe Merritt for the consideration of "0.00 be authorized* r M Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of a carload of rock asphalt be authorized. M A Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bross be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 80 water meters from the Badger Meter Company be authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of six car loads of caliche be authorized* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the sale of $200,000.00 of 2% United States Treasury Bonds, maturing 9/15/52 at the current Be J. Joe & Company quotation of approximately 101.25, and accrued i now owned by the following fundst f235, Hospital Construction Funds. ........•.......$ 50#000*00 �65,Sanitary and Storm Sewers Fund.............. 25,000.00 75s Civilian Defense Emergency Construction***** 25,000.00 #318, Seawall and Breakwater Bonds Sinking Fund*** 100#000.00 and the purchase of $260#000 United States Treasury 2� bonds maturing 12/15/54 be authorized, said bonds to be k����n purchased out of the above number6d funds plus an additional $60 000.00 from 7�! Gas System Revenue Sinking Fund* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams, and carried: That the transfer of $30#000 of United States Treasury 6 1 Certificates from the Street Improvement and Construction Fund to the Seawall and Breakwater Bond Sinking fund at par and accrued interest be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* w ATTEST: 1 ' City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 25, 1914 11:00 A.,M. Members Present: Mayor A. C, McCaughan, Commissioners dhreur, Moffett and Segrest• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and oarrieds. That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell be authorized• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 80 water meters be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I- 224 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST= 'City Secretary MAYOR REGULAR MEETING November 28# 19L4 5900 P. Mo Members Presents Mayor A, C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Engineer A• McCormick, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Chief of Police $lett. An Ordinance Was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY Coll- TROLLER OITTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI& TEXAS, TO EX- ECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND _ BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BRNN & ROOT, INC. FOR PERMANENT PAVING AMID APPURTENANT STRUCTURES ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN CORPUS CHRISTI: FUBMAN AVE. BROADWAY COURTS, DODDRIDGE STREET, COOPER'S ALLEY, WILLIAM STREET, TAYLOR STREET, TWIGG STREET, MANN STREET,, BELDEN STREET, POWER STREET, PALO ALTO STREET, FITZGERALD STREET, RESACA STREET, HUGHEW STREET, BREWSTER SM -ET AND DAN REID STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule Was suspended by the following votes A. G. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed, P. Williams D. A. Segrest B• G. Moffett The above Ordinance was passed by the folloyang votes A• C, McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed, P. Williams D• A, Segrest B. G, Moffett � w L An Ordinance was read as follows, AN ORDINANCE . , Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye . Aye Aye Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR IND THE CITY CON- TROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EX- ECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID C ITYt A LEAST CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BRANIFF AIRWAYS INC., FOR THE LEASING OF ADDITIONAL SPACE AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT AND BEING A SUPPLEN,ENT TO IEASE ON - TRACT NO. 567, DATED OCTOBER 27, 19 2, BETWEEN THE 91TY OF C ORPVS CHRISTI AND BRANIFF AIRWAYS INC.; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY* The Charter rule Was suspended by the following votes L A, C, McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P, Williams Aye. Do A, Segrest Aye B, G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes. A, C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye Do A, Segrest Aye B, G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDI=ICE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CON- TROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EX- ECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A LEASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND EASTERN AIR LINES, INC. , ,FOR THS LEASING OF ADDITIONAL SPACE AT THE CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT AND BEING A S UPPLENENT TO A LEASE CONTRACT N0. 611, DATED AUGUST 3RD,, 1943: �ET14EEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND EASTERN AIR LINES INC.; AND DECLARING AN E1 RGEN.CY, The Charter rule was suspended by the f ollowing votes A, C. McCaughan Aye Jos., Mireur Aye ., f Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B• G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur: Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000-00 OF BONDS OF SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SEXTALLS AND BREATWATERS, OR EITHER, TO BE LOCATED WHOLLY 74ITHIN THE CITY LIPItTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye B• G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye R. A. Segrest Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. to Moffett Aye 225' Motion by Segrest, secondbd by Mireur and carrieds That the bili of Republic Natural Gas Carnpany in the amount of $10,3974.0 for gas purchased for the period of October 21 to November 21, 1944, inclusive* be approved and paymeht authorized* ' ` lotion by Moffett, seconded by kareur and carrieds i That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the paving of the road to the Calallen Plant by the Stewart Road Company at a cost of $785.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $270*00 for work done at the Municipal Airport be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Wzlliams,'seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $592.00 for widening of the drainage ditch at the Louisiana Street Fire Station site be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That November 30th be observed as the Thanksgiving holiday. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: /V � 41 City ecretary SPECIAL MEETING November 29, 19L4 11:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor A. Co McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segresto An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A LEASE AGREEPENT BY AND BEr`NEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TEXAS STATE -PARKS BOARD, AND GULF COAST COUNCIL 1577, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED T17ENTY—SIX (126) ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE M. P. DELGADO SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO,i 41 IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. I-- 226 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Bros. Mireur Aye Ed* P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B • G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett A�sent Motion by Williams, seconded'by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 50 one inch ejector type gas be authorized* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: y ecretary SPECIAL MEETING December 1st, 19L4 5tOO P.M. Members Presents Mayor A. C. McCaughan: Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the employment ofG* S. Moore as Planning Engineer at a salary of $1.00.00 per month be authorized, effective upon his reporting for duty, said employment having been recommended by the City Zonning and Planning Commission. It Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Assistant City Attorney, J. Hodge Thompson, be authorized to execute all legal instruments in the absence of the City Attorney* A Resolution was read as follows A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIWG AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY,` All AGREEMENT WITH GUARANTY TITIE AND TRUST COMPANY, EnTIN F. PLATO, MRS. CLARA DRISCOLL, GLOVER JOHNS, W. B. RUSS, J. R. LOCKE AND MRS. BRENT LOCKE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY9 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye ` Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: An Ordinance was read as follows: A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, M OPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DR - FINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAMIE A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY• The Charter rule was suspended by the follanring votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams _ Aye D, A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye I 227, The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes f A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed• P. Williams D• A. Segrest B• G. Moffett There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTESTS J Dec ber 2nd, Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye c MAYOR SPECIAL MEETING 1A4 10200 A. M. Members Present: Mayor A• C. McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Williams. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND CHARTER OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EE'ERGENCY* 11 The CAarter, rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed* P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. 1hreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D• A. Segrest Absent B• G. Moffett Aye Motion by .Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried= That the purchase of 1000 yards of shell be authorized* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST s r City Seexletary SPECIAL MEETING December 2nd, 191 4 8200 P.M. Menbers Presents Mayor A. Co McCaughan Commissioners Mireur, and Williams. An Ordinance was read as follousx AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHAM BE ADMITTED INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SHOULD THE CITY ASSUME ALL BOITDED INDEBTEDNESS ON SUCH TERRI- TORY (17ING BY THE NUECES COUNTY WATER IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, AND IF THERE SHOULD BE ANNUALLY LEVIED AND COLLECTED ON ALL TAX- ABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY OFF AND DISCHARGE SAID BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TOSUCH ELECTION; DESCRIBING THE POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY* M �-- 228 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Ayp Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye . D• A. Segrest Abs er4t Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance ways pas sed by the f ollowin. g votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Yareur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Rv� SPECIAL MEETING Dedember 4, 19W 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor A, C. MaCaughans Commissioners Mireur and Moffptt. The following firms submitted a bid ,for the construction of Storm Sewers on Fifteenth, Seventeenth and Glaze— brook Streetss Heldenfels Bros. $25.19+•55 Brown & Root, Inc. 24,563.50 The bids were ordered to 13.e on the table for forty eight hours as provided, by. the Charter* Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one electric self starter for the Sewer Department at a cost of $1 .0.00 be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 75 gas meters be authorized* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* r� ATTESTS MAYCR r City Secretary i REGULAR MEETING December 5, 1944 5:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and`Moffett, City Attorney Singer and Assistant C. City Engineer Stzrman. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: r, That the estimate No. 1 of Aikan & Hinman in the amount of $13,7L4*47 for the construction of a 12 inch cast iron sewer line from the bascule bridge to the sewer plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $92.00 for excavation work at the Louisiana Street fire station be approved andpayment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Estimate ITO. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $16,9J6.83 for resurfacing of Buffalo, Stillman and Palm Drive be approved and payment authorized. /Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the estimate of Brovn & Root, Inc. in the amount of X18,675.63 for construction work on the settling basins at the Calallen Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carreed: That the estimate of Myers and Noyes, Consullting Engineers, an the amount of 0933.78 for engineering services on the aforementioned construction work be approved and paymen authorized. Motzon by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the estimate of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of W47.31 for construction work on the electrical signalling system be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett andcarried: That the following firemen bq employed in the Fire Depart - meet s J. A. Rhodes Frank Rodriguez Walter Eugene Dolan Abel Garcia Lloyd Hicks $155.00 per mo. 155.00 155.00 155.00 165.00 effective 11/28A) 11/? / 4 11/2SA4 11/28 �4 12/1 L,.L,. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of December were presented and ordered filed. An Ordinance was read as follows; AN ORDINAITCE CANVASSING RETURNS XTD DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE: EXPENDI- TURE FOR AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN E16ERGENCY DIS- ASTER CENTER AS A PUBLIC ENTERPRISE OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE EMERGENCY BONDS, SERIES 19L�2,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jow. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams .,dye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the city -owned property located at the north end of Shoreline Boulevard be leased to L. M. Curry, et al, for a consideration of $100.00 per month, said location to be used for a boat repair works, and the use of approximately 250 fto of the north end of the barge dock, subject to upproval of the City Zoning and Planning Commission, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and c arried: That the Mayor's nomination and reappointment of Pd. G. ___--11Eckhardt as a member of the Civil Service Commission be ratified. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to attend the conference in Jus tin, at a subsequent date, at the invitation of Dr. George W. Cox, State Health Officer, at which conference it it is proposed that title to the Health Center Building and the Women's Detention Hospital will be conveyed to the City. I,dion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 75 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the r at -proofing of the club house at the golf course for $152.68 be authorized* T re being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r SPECIAL MEETING December 7, 19U . 10.00 A. M. Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest, and Williams. following firms submitted a bid for the construction of 10" and 8" wrapped steel gas mai ns: Sheppard Construction Company Brown & Root, Inc. $22,885.00 24,27D.00 bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. following firms submitted a bid for the construction of water and sewer lines to the Heddon Street Schools Brown & Rgot, Inc. Aikin & H nman $10,043.00 17,176.30 ke bids were ordered to lav on the table for b8 hours as reauired by the Citv Charter. �� Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Brown & Root, Inc., be awarded the conttact for con- struction of storm sewers on 15th,17th and Glazebrook Streets in accordance with their bid submitted December !- Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of three carloads of maintenance material for the Street Department be aut#orized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a paving breaker at a cost of 0217.15 be authorizdd. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of two four-wheel trailers at a cost of $179.50 each be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the repair of the electrical service lines to the golf course at an estimated cost of $365.00 for labor and material exclusive of three poles be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Be G. Moffett, Street Commissioner, in the amount of $140000, including 120.00 for expenses to attending an Intra -Coastal Canal Meeting in Houston, be approved and payment authorized, Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the expense account of Mrs. L. R. Deck in the amount of 060.95 for expenses incurred over an 18 month period in Civilian Defense and War Service Council activiyies be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by ILreur and carried: That the City Attorney be authorized to investigate theopera- tions of the Community Natural Gas Company within the corporate limits. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the contract of Brown & Root, Inc., dated November 28, 1914, for the resurfacing of Buffalo, Stillman and Palm Drive be extended to cover the resurfacing of Hurlbi: _ o Street from Palm Drive to Stillman Street. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL flIEETING P December 9, 19L4 11:00 A. M. Hembers Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. R k An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEEAS,ORDERING AN ELECTION 17ITMN ME TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING 7METHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE AD'MTTED IN- TO SAID CITY, DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION, DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE FORHOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY AND N92ING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISION INCIDENT A1TD RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORIF NANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinanc a was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur `Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett AbsentMotion Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of Brown & Root, Inc. for construction of water andsewer lines to the Heddon Street School, submitted December 7, be a`ecepted. Motion by Vrilliams, seconded by Mireur aryl carried- That the bid of Sheppard Construction Company, submitted 231 December 7, for the construction of 10 and 8 -inch gas mains be accepted. Motion by Williams and seconded by Mireur and carried: That Lawton E. Williams be employed in the Police Department for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $115.00 per month, effective December 7. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC oil be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of lumber at a cost of $121.0 for repair of the Incinerator be authorized. t Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to represent the City at a meeting in San Antonio, December 12, in the interest of conserving the natural gas supply for Texas Consumption. < Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the George Loos carnival be permitted to shay in the City in the month of March, 191.5, -under the sponsorship of the Junior Chamber of Commerce on the Lawrence Street T -Head, subject to the approval of the City Z.)ning & Planning Commission. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST /?\/ s MAYOR r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 11, 191�4 10.-00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Williams. Yotion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried. That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried That the employment of Genaro E. Diaz, Jr., and Robert Mayorga as meter readers at a salary of 0120.00 per month each, effective December 4, 1944, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried- That the plans and specifications for completion of the Bayfront Improvement Project as prepared by Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, and recommended by City Engineer McCormick be approved. z Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the advertising for bads to be received for the com- pletion,of the aforesaid construction, on January 11, 1915, 10:00 A. M., be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST - City Secretary REGULAR. MEETING December 12, 19L4 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Williams and Segrest, City Attorney Singer end City Engineer McCormack. An Ordinance was read as follows: < AN CRDINANCE AUTHORIZING A11D DIRECTING THE MAYOR AM THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR APD ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CON- TRACT BY AND BETiNEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND BRCVTN & ROOT INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CON- STRUCTING STORM SENiERS VTD APPURTENANT STRUCTURES < ON SEVENTEENTH STREET, FIFTEENTH STREET, AND GLAZE - BROOK STREET; AND DECLARING AN EI'MGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye E. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye E. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye R _ f; _ TRnffai-i Ah eAni 2N An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AMID THE CITY CONTROLLER& THE CITY OF COIP US CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AMID BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BROWN & ROOT INC. FM THE PURPOSE OF LAYING 800 LINEAL FEET OF 8 -INCH CAST IRON WATER MAINS AND 1,910 LINEAL FEET OF 6 -INCH CAST IRON WATER MAINS, WITH THE NECESSARY VALVES, FITTINGS, ETC., ALONG VIRGINIA AVENUE FROM BALD TIN BLVD, TO GARDEN STREET EXTENSION AND ALONG GARDEN STREET TO HEDDEN STREET EIE- NENTARY SCHOOL SITE; ALSO THE LAYING OF 2,950 LINEAL FEET OF 8 -INCH VITRIFIED TIIE PIPE FOR SANITARY SEWERS WITH THE NECESSARY MANHOLES AND APPURTENANCES IN CHEYENNE STREET FROM MOR- GAN STREET SOUTH TO REDDEN STREET EIEIENTARY SCHOOL, AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Absent Jos. MIreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI AND SHEPPARD CONSTRUCTION COLIPUTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING APPROXIMATELY 15,000 LINEAL FEET OF 10 -INCH, AND 8,000 LIN- EAL FEET OF 8 -INCH STEEL GAS MAINS FROM THE DUN REGUTATOR STATION TO THE PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW`REGULATOR STATION AT THE CORNER OF PALM DRIVE AND UP RIVER ROAD; AND DECLARING AN E2ER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Dyers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $8,000 for engineering fees on Bayfront Plans be approved and payment authorized. Wotion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That David Bell be classified under Civil Service as cook at the Stockade at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective December 1 2. Irotion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried- That the Minutes from October 23 to December 11, inclusive, be approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 8 carloads of caliche be aathorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeal Brose be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Brwn & Root, in the amount of $188.88 for service in connection with the gas rehabilitation work be approved and payment authorized. 233 at a cost of $2.25 per yard be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Willaams and carried: That the purchase of 80 water meters from the Badger Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 feet of 6 -inch steel pipe be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST. - /2 -\/ r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 14, 1944 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 700 feet of 12 -inch concrete pipe at an approximate cost of $350.00 for the Sewer Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a paving breaker from the Alama Iron Works at a cost of $250.00 for plaint operations be authorized. Yotion by Yareur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 75 water meters from the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Id reur end carried: That the purchase of ?5 gas meters from the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company be authorized• Motion by Williams, seconded by MLreur and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of lumber from the CC Lumber and Brick Company at a cost of $822.00 for the Sewer Department be authorized. Yotion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of lumber from the Kaffie Lumber Company for the Sewer Department at a cost of $232.89 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the advertising to receive bids at 10:00 A. M., January 2, 1945, for the construction of the fire station at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard be authorized. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $9290.50 for the construction of storm sewers on Lawnview, Smta Fe and Ocean Drive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of two drums of Setskold and one hundred 100 sacks of super cast and 1,000 laclede bricks at an approximate cost of $600.00 for repair of the Incinerator be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: oe r City Secretary SPECIAL LEETING December 16, 1944 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and 0ffett. blot ion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 50 stop signs for the Traffic Depart- ment be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bross be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* e authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of tiTap rock from the South- 234 western Stone Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Maria Scivally, Secretary in the Purchasing Department be granted a 90 day leave -of -absence, effective December 18, 1944. Motion by Moffett, sseconded by Mireur and carried: That the following persons be employed in the Park Department Theodoro Garza Truck Drive $120 per month Alvina R. Villareal it " 120 per month William S. Shuman Park Custodian 110 per month Amando J. Silva " It 110 per month An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A WARRANTY DEED TO V. K. HRISSIKOPOULOS; AND DECLARING AN EME RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Kireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance w as passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: 1 Sity Secr tary SPECIAL MEETING December 18, 1944 effective 121Il.A4 « n MeL41- n 10:30 A. M• M& s�sr Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Segrest, City Attorney Singer, and I Special Counsel of John D. McFall. An Ordinance was read as follows. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE IRINCIF& SUM OF 41,500,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SEAWALLS AND BREAk ATERS, OR EITHER, TO BE LOCATED ` WHOLLY V11THIN TEE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SO AS TO PROTECT SAID CITY FROM CALAMITOUS OVERFLONS,A;AKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYI1ENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votb: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed+ P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote= A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 235 OF CORPUS CHRISTI COMPLETE PLANS AND SPECI- FICATION FOR THE IMPROVEL]ENT OF LIPAN STREET FROM THE .EST PROPERTY LINE OF TANCAHUA STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF BRO17NLEE BOULEVARD, AND DECLARING AN KERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest' Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest, and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of diell be authorized. f Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the advertising for bidsfor a posting machine for the , Water and Gas Departmbnt be authoriked. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the advertising for bids to be received for the sal; of r $1,500,000 Seawall and Breakwater Bonds at 3:00 P- Mo. January/8, 1945, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING December 19, 194. 5:00 P- M- -ri Members Present.- Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Segrest, City Engineer,McCormicl and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter, and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Ben E. Christian in the amount of 0225.00 for architectural services on the Nueces Bay Boulevard and Leopard Street Fire Station be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratories in the amoubt of $1555.35 for services in connection with the construction of South Staples Street and resurfacing of Buffalo, Stillman and Palm Drive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, s econdea by Moffett and carried: That` the bill of Harold A- Carr in the an ount of 04.9.50 for expenses in connection with Zoning and Planning Commission bills to be presented to the Legislature be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the im- provement of South Staples Street be accepted - Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried- That the paving of the property fronting 125 ft- on Ayres Street, described as Lot 33, Block 1304., Merchant's Addition No- 5, be authorized, and the contractors be instructed to deliver the certificate of assessment to the City together with invoice of cost. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the maintenance bond of Brown & Root,,Inc., covering Membrial Hospital Boulevard and 19th Street in the amount of $8,232971 be accepted, in substitution for a similar bond submitted October 9, covering the same streets, the former bond having been incorrect in the amount, be approved. The following$rms submitted a bid for a quantity of aluminum sulphates Consolidated Chemical Industrids $1.58 per cwt. General Chemical Company 1.60 per cwt. C The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. 236 The following firms subm�.tted a bid for a quantity of sulphate of iron: COLTPANY Republic Steel Corp. Barada & Page, Inc. American Cynamid Corp. PRICE 100 lb. bags $1.51 per cwt. 1.66 per cwt. 200 The bags 01.)41 per cwt. 1951 per cwt. 50 lb. bags $1.82 per cwt. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. The following firms submitted a bid for a quatztity of cast iron pipe: COMPANY PRICE 80001, 40001, 50001 8-6" 6-6" 6-6x4 Delivery 6" 8" 4" j.w.tees J*w.crosses d.v.crosses Date Amer.Cast Iron Pipe Co. $0.94 $1.34 $0.65 $12.76 ea. $16.74 ea. X14.45 ea. 60 days per ft. per ft* per ft. U.S. Pape & Foundry Co. 0.96 C $1.36 $0.66 $12.90 ea. $16.98 ea. $15.00 ea. 120 days per ft* per ft* per ft. Pipe 3 67 X14.05 ea. X17.30 ea. 015.94 ea. 90 to 120 days Natl. Cast Iron Pi. a Co. 0.98 �1. 8 �0. per ft* per fte per ft. McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. $1.01 61.42 $0.715 013.70 ea. $17.29 ea. $15.20 ea. 130 days per ft* per ft. perft. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the wrapping of 1,000 ft. of 6 inch steel pipe costing $189.93 be author zed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a calculating machine for the Gas and Plant Operations at an approximate cost of $400.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, s econded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Moffett, saconded by Segrest and carried:. That the advertising for bids to be received for the improvem of Lipan Street from the west property line of Tancahua Street to the east property line of Brownlee Boulevard, s bids to be received until 10:00 A. M., January 5, 1945, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourneds t i ATTEST. MAYOR? City Se retary SPECIAL MEETING December 20, 1944 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Williams and carried: That the transfer of $12,500.00 to the Hospital Building andEquipment Fund be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratories in the a of $54.00 for services in connection with the construction of the settling basins at Calallen be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mureur and carried: That the acceptance of 2 Type 750 pump and hose works with 100 gallon booster tanks, register No. L 2055 and L 2056 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 6 one -inch and 2 two-inch water meters t from the Badger Meter Company be authorized. t Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That Aikin & Hinman be permitted to bid on the Bayfront Project subject to furnishing of satisfactory bonds in connection with said bid. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: (Mireur voting"nay"). That the City Departments observe Saturday, December 23, as a Christmas Holiday. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Saturday, December 300 preceding New Year Is, not be observed as a holiday. 13 rA FIVII There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary / 7 SIMIAL 1EETING December 22, 19U4 11:00 A. M• MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Singer. The following firms submitted a bid for a quantity of pipe: Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That A. R. Alvarez be Employed as a special officer for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $14D.00 per month, eefective December 16. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried- That the bid of the Consolidated Chemical Industries, submitted December 19, for aluminum sulphate be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the Republic Steel Corporation, azbmitted December 19, for a quantity of sulphate of iron be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company,sub- matted December 19, 19L4, for a quantity of cast iron pipe be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of brick and Setsco at an approximate cost of $L25.00 for repairing of the incinerator be authorized. Lotion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 10000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bross be authorize&. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the maintenance bond of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $5,924.75, covering South Staples Street be accepted. An Ordinance was read as,follows: AN ORD12UNCE CORRECTING AMID A2ENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 29th DAY OF AUGUST, 1%4, CAPTIONED: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE CriVERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMLTS DELIVERY COMPANY PRICE TERJt,15 DATE 70001 70001 6" steel pipe 6" steel pipe unwrapped wrapped San Antonio Machine $77.18 096.06 2`. 10 days March per C ft. per C ft* on mill value Crane Co. National seamless $80.06 $98.94 2% 30 days April per Co ft. per C ft* on mill value of Standard Lap -Welded ;77.18 $96.09 pipe & delivered March per C ft. per C fte value of coating. American Radiator Mfg. $77.18 099.o6 Vo 10th prox. April per C.ft. per C ft. Alamo Iron Worlds $77.18 20 10th prox. February per C ft. CaC. Hardware $77.18 Net March per C ft. Houston Pipe & Steel Co. Smis plain and pipe $80.06 2� 10 days January per Cft. Lapweld plain end pipe $81.21 per C ft. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for LS hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That A. R. Alvarez be Employed as a special officer for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $14D.00 per month, eefective December 16. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried- That the bid of the Consolidated Chemical Industries, submitted December 19, for aluminum sulphate be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the Republic Steel Corporation, azbmitted December 19, for a quantity of sulphate of iron be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company,sub- matted December 19, 19L4, for a quantity of cast iron pipe be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of brick and Setsco at an approximate cost of $L25.00 for repairing of the incinerator be authorized. Lotion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 10000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bross be authorize&. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the maintenance bond of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $5,924.75, covering South Staples Street be accepted. An Ordinance was read as,follows: AN ORD12UNCE CORRECTING AMID A2ENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 29th DAY OF AUGUST, 1%4, CAPTIONED: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE CriVERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMLTS HEREIN BELQN DEFINED, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE a7NERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAIDPROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE CANNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE FM- CEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED FIND- ING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVE- MENTS, PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE), AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID SOUTH STAPLES STR.= (COLORADO AVENUE) WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) AND THE REAL AND TRUE Oy"1NER OR ONNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR TEE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPT- ANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMNT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTIOU OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." BY CORRECTING AND AMENDING SECTION THREE OF SAID ORDINANCE AS HEREIN SET OUT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by tine follmving vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. 14i.reur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segredt Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Aye Y-ireur Absent Ed.P. Absent Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING SOUTH STAPLES (COLORADO AVENUE), 17IMIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFILED, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PERFOR21ED BY BROVTN & ROOT, INC- APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY BRUITN & ROOT, INC. IN CONNECT- ION WITH SAID WORK: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: 6. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mzreur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segre-st Aye B. G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows; AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A C CITTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TAYLOR REFINING COMPANY, FOR THE SALE OF WATER BY THE CITY TO SAID CORPORATION, SAID CONTRACT TO BE DATED AS OF JULY 19, 19L4, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the followant vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent There being no further business, the meeting ad7ourndd. KLYOR ATTEST: C y Secre ary REGULAR MEETING December 26, 1944 5:00 P. rile Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Comni.ssioners Mireur and Williams, City Attorney Singer, Assistant City Engineer Sti.rman and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of Alamo Iron Works, submitted December 21, for 7,000 fte of unwrapped steel pipe be accepted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 100 sheets of 24 gauge galvanized metal for the Typhus Control Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded byWilliams and carried: That the purchase of 80 5/8" x 3/4" water meters be authorized. L An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLAP.ING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE DATED DECEMBER ?„ 19L4, CALLING THE ELECTION SHOULD BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: r A. C. McCau ghan Aye Jos. 1hreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent There being no further busi.ness,the meeting adjourned. ATTEST //"/ / City ecretaryJ SPECIAL MEETING December 28, 1914 11:30 A.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Corunissioners 111reur and Segrest. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAY OR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONA C. S=VART, A WIDOffs FIXING AND DEFINING AN EASEMENT HERETOFORE GRANTED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO CONFORM TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY HERETOFORE DEFINED FOR BALUKIN BOULEVARD EXTENDED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance waspassed by the following votes A. C• McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent F D. A. Segrest Aye , Be G. Moffett Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS r City Secretary SPECIAL DEETING December 29, 19L4 9;00 A. M. 0 Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett and Segrest and City Attorney Singer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the Republio Natural Gas Company in the amount of $lL6464e20 for gas purchased for the period of November 21 to December 2b, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Electriciants Bond of Albert Walton be sp proved, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of brick and setskold from SAMSCO at an approximate cost of $100.00 for repairing of the Incinerator be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of two tires, size 1300 x 24 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one 21.x" valve be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the purchase of 3? manhole rings and covers be authorize Motion by Dfi.reur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 12-18" x 2V meter boxes be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bross, be authorized* That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros . be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of E. P. Lsmon in the an ount of $121.60 for moving a police radio antenna to its new location on Nueces Bay Boulevard and Leopard Street be approved and payment authorized* Underwood, Elliott -Fisher Company submitted the only bid for a billing machine for the Water & Gas Department in the amount of $1855.00. The bid was ordered to lay on the 'table for 48 hours as required by the city Charter. G An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON TEE QUESTION OF M1ETBER OR NOT THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE DATED DECENBER 2, 1914, CALLING THE ELECTION SHOULD BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TERRITORY SO PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED ASSUMED BY THE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following Grote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan 4 Aye 241{ Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett lye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE DATED DECEMBER 9, M4, CALLING THE ELECTION, SHOULD BE ANNEXED TOTHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EDERGENC Y. The CharteIrule was suspended by the following votes A. C. No Caughan_ Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye B • G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE SAID TERRITORY INCLUDING NUECES COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. It FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY SO RECEIVED INTO THE CITY AS AN INTE- GRAL PART OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DE- FINING ITSLIMITS, AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND CHARGED WITH ITS BURDENS AMID THE ASSUMPTION BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ALL OF THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND FLAT RATES OF THE TERRITORY THUS ANNEXED AND DUE NUECES COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye, Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P, Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY CDUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INCLUDING ARCADIA VILLAGE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTr, TEXAS, AND DAHLIA TERRACE ADDI- TION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DE- FINING ITS LIMITS, AND DECLARING THE SANE ADMITTED TO, ANN=D TO, AND A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND CHARGED WITH TEE BURDENS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye 242 Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of brick and cement at a cost of $165.00 for repair of the Incinerator be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 30, 1914 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Moffett. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one 2V valve for the Calal]e n Water Plant from the Alamo Iron Works at a cost of $585.20 be authorized* ~ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: 4,4_,g,i City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING Jams ry 2, 1945 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT NO PERMIT FOR TEE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING IN A TERRITORY NEWLY ASD TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OTHER THAN A PERMIT WHICH WILL ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING PER- MITTED TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN WHAT IS DEFINED AS A "ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT", AS DEFINED BY ORDINANCE NO. 425, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR REFERENCE OF CERTAIN APPLICATIONS TO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT NO EXISTING BUILDING IN TERRITORY NEWLY ANNEXED NOT NONi LAWFULLY USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES SHALL BE CHANGED OR ALTERED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING THAT THE OWNER OR ANY PERS CN, FIRM OR CORPORATION OPdNING, CONTROLLING, SUPERVISING OR DIRECTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY BUILDING NONE IN CONSTRUCTION UPON LAND WHICH IS ANNEXED TO CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SHALL APPLY TO CITY ENGINEER FOR A PERMIT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH SATD WORK; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P• Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and earriee: That the following persons be employed in the Fire Depart - menti Ouida Harris Dispatcher Constance Jefferies Clerk Bobby Ford Fireman Victor H. Ramos Fireman A. G. Ramirez Fireman Alfredo F. Medina Fireman Eliseo Echevarria Fireman Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: $105900 per month, effective 12/?7/14 7 100.00 per month, effective 12 1 1.r4 165.00 per month, effective 12/0t44 155.00 per month, effective 12/28/A4 155.00 per month, effective 12MA4 155.00 per month, effective 12/26A4 ` 155.00 per month, effective 12/42V 4 That the bid of the Underwood, Elliott -Fisher Company submitted December 29, for a Sunstrand Model B284WO-18 be accepted and the purchase authorized, subject to _priority being obtained from the War Production Board* An Ordinance was read as followst AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BEMIEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES, A PARTNERSHIP, COMPOSED OF CARL SMITH, GLEN KRETSINGER, W. W. WILKINSON, AND L. M. CURRY, DOING BUSINESS UNIM THE FIRM NAIM AND STYLE OF ALLIED INDUSTRIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye ` Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams (Mireur voting "NaA and carried: That the request of the Nueces Transportation Company for the construction of a Waiting & Transfer Station on the triangular City -owned property at the intersection of Alameda, South Staples and Ayers Streets be granted, subject to -approval of the City Zoning and Planning Commission and the execution of an acceptable lease, with the understanding that the building was not to contain any concessions. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 10000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bros* be authorized. a The following firms submitted a bid for the construction of a fire station at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard: John W. Phillips $24,970.00 J. W. Bermingham 25,100.00 Be Be Harrison 26,369.00 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYCR ATTEST* / 1 � City Secretary S?ECIAL PEETING January 2, 1945 5:00 P. M. o Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Singer, And Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson. • ,A Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Estimate No. 1 of the Sheppard'Construction Co. for the construction of the gas supply line in the amount of 06766.00 be approved and payment authorized• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one 6" Emsco Gas regulator at an approximate cost of $200.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: Equitable Meter Company be authorized. That the purchase of 80 water meters from the Pittsburg Motion by Moffett seconded by Segrest and carried: That the resignation of I. M. Singer as City Attorney be accepted, and that he be extended the thanks of the City Council for services rendered. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Mayor's nomination and appointment of Hodge Thomp- son as Acting City Attorney be ratified* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Hodge Thompson be authorized to present a brief before the Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio in the case of the Texas Driverless Cab Company vs. the City of Corpus Christi. Motion by Moffetty seconded by Segrest and carried: That L. Co Smith be appointed superintendent of Streets effective January 16, at a salary of $225.00 per month and $75.00 monthly car allowrance. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and c arrieds That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for two garbage trucks* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST -- city Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 4, 1945 10:00 A. m. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Miireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratories in the amount of $1236.90 for services rendered in connection with the construction of Hospital Boulevard and 19th be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffet and carried: That the Estimate No. 5 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $7348#95 for construction work on the settling basins at Calallen Pumping Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Estimate No. 2 of Brown & Root, Ind., in the r of $9, 155.37 for resurfacing of Buffalo, Stillman and Palm Drive be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of December were presented and ordered filed. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ME MAYCR AND CL TY CO L'TROLLER, IN THE NAND OF THE CITY, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE REPUBLIC NATUTAL GAS COMPANY, IN SUPFLE- ME NT OF THE PRESENT C CUTRACT WITH SAID COMPANY, DESCRIBING THE TERMS OF SAID CONTRACT AND DECLARIUG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mzreur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye ` Ed. P. Williams Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Ay® 245 Jos. Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to nominate an assistant City Attorney to handle Corporation Court Cases. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Hodge Thompson be sed at $400.00 per month during his acting as City Attorney, effective upon his assumption of such duties. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the recommendation of the City Engineer enumerated as follows be adoptedr (1) To employ a stenographer at $120.00. (2) To change Mary Lou Priour from secretary to secretary and assistant permit clerk and raise her salary to $150.00. (3) To change Lloyd Clarkson from permit clerk to permit clerk and zoning inspector and raise his salary from $180.00 to $190.00 per month and .allow hum a car allowance of $50.00 per month. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bid of John W. Phillips, submitted January 2, for the construction of a fire station at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard be accepted. Motion by Segrest.. s eoonded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of pipe fittings from the American Cast Iron Pipe Company at an approximate cost of $200.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That Ed Lomas be employed as Equipment Superintendent in the Police Department at a salary of $165.00 per month. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor's nomination and appointment of Robert Be McCracken as a member of the Recreation Council, replacing George Kunkel, resigned,t be ratified. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL 1ESTING January 5, 1945 1000 A. M. MAYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and Acting City Attorney Thompson. The following firms submitted a bid for the paving and drainage of Lipan Street from the west property line of Tancahua Street to the east property line of Brbwnlee Boulevards Brotivn. & Root, Inc. $111, 898.76 Heldenfels Bros. 117,896.04 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the city Charter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the advertising for bids to be received at 10:00 A. M., January 20, for the resurtaeing of South Staples Street from Six Points to the Tex-Mex Railway (Kinney Avenue) be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the estimate of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of ;2278.33 for construction work on the traffic signalling system be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams,seeonded by Segrest and carried: That the estimate of J. W. Bermingham in the amountof $6099#84 for construction work on the Louisiana Street Fire Station be approved and p%rment authorized. Motion by Moffett, woonded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yardsof shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTz � /,/ ICOR n a ecrevary 246 SPECIAL MEETING January 6, 1915 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Williams and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 16 gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of hardware cloth at a cost of $591.25 for the Typhus Control Department be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: aty Zecretary SPECIAL MEETING January 8, 1915 5:30 P. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor Mo Caughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest &nd Moffett, and Acting.City Attorney Thompson and City Engineer McCormick. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CCR - FUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND JOHN W. PHILLIPS, AN INDIVIDUAL, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REINFORCED CON- CRETE AND MASONRY FIRE STATION LOCATED NEAR THE CORNER OF LEOPARD STREET AND NUECES BAY BOULEVARD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I. The Charter rule was suspe&ed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. ki.reur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BROWN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMANENTLY PAVING LIPAN STREET FROM TBE NEST PROPERTY LINE OF TANCAHUA STREET TO THE EAST PRO- PERTY LINE OF BROIdNLEE BOULEVARD, ALONG WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, STORM SE=S, DRAINAGE DITCHES, CULVERTS, AND THE GRADING OF CERTAIN CITY PiD PERTY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye " The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye 247 D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil. Bros@ be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 20 rolls of hardware cloth at a • L cost of $396.00 from the Six Points Hardware Company for the Typhus Control Department be authorized, [ Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 25 rolls of hardware cloth from Builders Supply Company at a cost of $306.00 for the Typhus Control Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of a carload of asphalt pre -mix from the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company be authorized. Motion,by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of two carloads of caliche from the Gulf Material Company be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MAYOR //' \/ e� �'- C— City' ecretary SPECIAL MEETING 4 ♦ ; January 98 1945 10:00 A. M. [ t L C Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Rosa S. Barrera be employed as a meter mechanic in the Water & Gas Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, effective January 5, 1945• Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That Guadalupe Acuna be employed in the Identification Bureau at a salary of $105.00 per month, effective January 5, 191.5• It Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Consulting Engineers, Myers & Noyes, be authorized to proceed with plans and specifications on the following work as recommended by John W. Cunningham, Superintendent of Water Department: Additional reservoir and pumping plant at Savage Lane. Additional settling basins and chemical house at Calallen. Clear well at Calallen. Pumping Plant at Calallen. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried:. That the payment of the following invoices of Brom & Root, Inc., for the improvement of South Staples Street be authorized: Offm DESCRIPTION OF PMOPERTY LINEAL FT, COST Mrs. H. I. Whitley Lots 13 to 16, incl., Block 1305, Merchant's Addn, 1.W*85 Ft. Paving $311.52 Fredia Liberty Patten All of Lot 4. except W 10t Mathews, and husband, of Lot 4. Block 1506, Port S. Co Matthews Aransas Cliffs Addition. 111.06 Ft. Paving 230.62 City of Corpus Christi Park Block, Arcadia Sub- division. 81.72 Ft. Paving 509.14 City of Corpus Christi Lot 1, Block 1, Arcadia Subdivision 66.48 Ft. Paving 414.20 City of Corpus Christi Park, Block 36, Del Mar Addition* 91.13 Ft. Paving 586.47 City of Corpus Christi Park, Block 36, Del Mar - Addition. 53.00 Ft. Paving 330.21 1 City of Corpus Christi Park, Block 35, Del Mar Addition. 59.07 Ft. Paving 368.03 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the rece:mmendation of the Acting City Attorney be adopted in the employment of the law firms of Tarlton & Koch and Kleberg, Eckhardt, Mobley & Roberts to represent the City in a case styled State of Texas Vs. City of Co*ue Christi on the relation of the Directors of Nueces County Water Improvement District No. 1 vs. the Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi for a fee of of $2500.00 plus $1500.00 additional if necessary, to -defend the Base in the higher courts; saa_d fee to be paid out of Water Revenue Funds, and an appropriate contract for said services to be entered into subsequently. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That upon the recommendation of the Acting City Attorney, Robert A..Sone be employed on a temporary basis as prosecutor an Corporation Court at a salary of $100.00 per month, effective January 9, 1945• Motion by Mireur, secondedby Moffett and carried: That the bill of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of 4367.115 for engineering services on the settling basin be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Guadalupe Gonzales be employed as a chairman in the Engineering Department, at a salary of $100.00 per month, effective -January 5a 1945• -4� Motion by Williams, seconded by Ahreur and carried: That the bill of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of $195.19 services rendered in connection with the new radio station at Nueces Bay Boulevard Street and Leopard Street r be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business# the meeting adjourned. ATTEST i y ecretary REGULAR ]MEETING January 9, 1945 5r00 P. M. MUOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commisdioners Mireur, Williams, and Segrest, Acting City Attorney Thompson, t City Engineer McCormack and Chief of Police Klett. t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of alight plant for the Water Department { at a cost of $578.00 be authorized* t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Aikin & Hinman in the amount of $793.00 f t t the rental of equipment and material furnished for the Savage Lane Reservoir be approved and payment authorized. t An Ordinance was read as followst e AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BEMIMEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND 273E LPJ FIRMS OF TARLTON & KOCH AND KLEBERG, ECKHARDT, MOBLEY & ROBERTS FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN THE QUO WARRANTO SUIT NO. 29,637-A IN THE 28TH DISTRICT COURT, STYLED STATE OF TEXAS EX REL, G. W. WII=SON, ET AL VS. A. C. MCCAUGHAN, ET AL; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance wa's passbd by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye ` J'os', Mireur Aye ' Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTr G` ty Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 10, 1945 3:30 P. M. 14 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Acting City Attorney Thompson, Consulting Engineer E. N. Noyes, and City Engineer McCormick. D. N. Chambers and Be P. Carney, representing the R. P. Farnworth Company, contracting firm, appeared before the Council, requesting permission to submit a bid on the Seawall and Breakwater Project on which bids are to be received at 10&00 A. M., January 11, in view of their not having complied with the ordinance regarding pre- qualificationtof contractors. The matter was discussed at ,length; the City Council being of the opinion that the request could"not be granted in viewof the Plans, Specifications and Ordinance specifically provide otherwise. There being no further buginess,, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:- r City ecretary SPECIAL MEETING January 11, 19145 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Engineer McCormack, Asst. City Engineer Stirman, and Consulting Engineer E. N. Noyes. The following firms submitted a bid for the construction of Bayfront and Seawall Improvements: Brown & Root, Ino. $1,138,34a•30 Heldenfels Brothers 1,157,255.20 Aikin & Hinman 1,177,5.97 R. W. Briggs & Co. 1,256.253.05 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for LS hours as required by the City Charter* The following -firms submitted a bid for the furnishing of engines, pumps, gears and other mechanical equipment for the Bayfront and Seawall Improvementsr Fairbanks Morse & Co. $1447,4493.00 > San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. 168,300.00 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 148 hours as required by the City Charter. 11 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of the 1500 Watt light plant for the Savage Lane Reservoir at a cost of 0578.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 100 lengths of f]e xible sewer rods at an approximate cost of $200.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 600 feet of 8" steel pipe from the SMSCO for the Gas Rehabilitation Project be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yardsof shell from Heldenfels Bross be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried; That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeill Bros* be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Estimate No. 5 of Heldenfels Bros. in the an ount of $2629,80 for the improvement of Alameda Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 2 of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $5473.50 for the construction of Storm Sewers on Lawnview, Ocean Drive and Santa Fe Streets be approved and pay - went authorized. There being no further business, the meetingadjourned. MYO& ATTEST; r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 13, 1945 10:00 A. M. 250 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following persons be employed: Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bid of the Fairbanks Morse & Company, submitted January 110 for engines, pumps, gears and other mechanical equipment for Bayfront and Seawall Improvements in the amount of $147,493.00 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried* That Brown & Root, be instructed to proceed with the work on the Bayfront Improvement Project, subject to priorities being obtained and the clearing of legal formalities* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried* That Fairbanks Morse & Company be authorized to proceed I t with the furnishing of the equipment consisting of engines, pumps, gears and other mechanical equipment for the Bayfront and Seawall Improvements, subject to priorities being obtained and the clearing of all legal formalities. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of the light plant for the Water and Gas Emergency truck at a cost of $.50.00 be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried* That the purchase of 500 ft. of 8" steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarriedt That the purchase of a 10" gas valve at a cost of $159.00 be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 500 ft. of 2" and 500 ft. of 12" galvan- ized pipe for the Park Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried:. That the purchase of 500 fto of one -inch galvanized pipe for the Park Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of miscellaneous equipment for the Fire Department at a cost of $174*J4 be authorized. The following firms submitted a bid for two trucks for the Garbage Departments Bobby D. Cheesman Fireman $155.00 per month. effective January 120 1945 E. H. Gilbert Fireman 155.00 " " " January 12, 1945, M. L. Fergerson Fireman 155.00 '_' " " January 12, 1945 Otto D. Graham Fireman155.00 " " " January 12, 1945 Marvin Trayler Fireman 155.00 per month " January 12, 1945 A. R. Varner Fireman 155.00 per month " January 12, 1945 Wq L. Wills Fireman 155.00 per month " January 12, 1945 We Be Marsalls Special Officer 145.00 per month " January 10, 1945 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., submitted January 11, for construction of the Bayfront and Seawall Improvements be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the bid of the Fairbanks Morse & Company, submitted January 110 for engines, pumps, gears and other mechanical equipment for Bayfront and Seawall Improvements in the amount of $147,493.00 be accepted. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried* That Brown & Root, be instructed to proceed with the work on the Bayfront Improvement Project, subject to priorities being obtained and the clearing of legal formalities* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried* That Fairbanks Morse & Company be authorized to proceed I t with the furnishing of the equipment consisting of engines, pumps, gears and other mechanical equipment for the Bayfront and Seawall Improvements, subject to priorities being obtained and the clearing of all legal formalities. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of the light plant for the Water and Gas Emergency truck at a cost of $.50.00 be authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried* That the purchase of 500 ft. of 8" steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett andcarriedt That the purchase of a 10" gas valve at a cost of $159.00 be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 500 ft. of 2" and 500 ft. of 12" galvan- ized pipe for the Park Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried:. That the purchase of 500 fto of one -inch galvanized pipe for the Park Department be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of miscellaneous equipment for the Fire Department at a cost of $174*J4 be authorized. The following firms submitted a bid for two trucks for the Garbage Departments NET PRICE '• PROMISED FIRM NAME MAKE TRUCK (UNIT) TOTAL DELIVERY Cage Implement Co. 1-a-5 International $2790.00 30 to 60 days truck, W.B. 159. •$1395.00 after order. Public Motors Co. 1944 Ford Chassis & ` Cab - 158" Wheel basel 1484.00 2968.00 5 days after order J. C• Blacknall Co. 1?14 Dodge WF32 12 T truck, special cab. 1501.00 3002.00 X10 days after orde Hargis --Jones 191x4 Ford, 15 8" Wheel base. _ 1610.00 3220.00 1 day after order Gulf Chevrolet Coo 12 Ton Chevrolet Cab & Chassis, 160" wheel base. 1642 08 3284,16 1 day after order. The bids were ordered to`lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORDI NANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF AVERS STREET FROM THE EAST PRO- PERTY LINE OF TNELFTH STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF SANTA, FE BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote& 251.! A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A, Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance w as read as follows t AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CCIPUS CHRISTI COMPLETE PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE IMPROVE= OF AYERS STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF TWELFTH STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF SANTA FE STREET; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter: A, Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.,'P. Williams Aye D. A, Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. (G. Moffett Aye AN ORDINANCE WAS READ AS FOLLOWS: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE PLANS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY" ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING BY RAISING, GRADING, FILLING, WIDENING, PAVING, OR REPAIRING THE SAME AND TSE CONSTRUCTION, RECCNSTRUCTION, REPAIRING, OR RE -ALIGNING CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS, AND CONSTRUCT- ING ADEQUATE STORM SEWERS AND TRAINS ON AVERS STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF 'TWELFTH STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF SANTA FE STREET; AND DECLAFsING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCuahgna Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P• Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Mefett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter A. Co We Caughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the advertising for bids for an oil operated genera- tor for emergency purposes be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Agatha Frank be employed in the Tax Department at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective January 11, 19459 An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE LAYING OUT AND ESTABLISHING KOKERNOT AND BAYLOR AVENUES IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. 252 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G.Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjournede r lty bee SPECIAL MEETING January 15, 1945 300 P. M. Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Ordanancevas read as follows: AN CRDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT PORTION OF MORGAN AVENUE, ANDOF KOKERNOT AVENUE AND BAYLOR AVENUE, 77ITEM THE LIMITS HEREIN DEFINED, BE IMPROVED; RE- QUIRING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PRE- PARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVE - VENTS; PROVIDING HOVE SUCH IMPROVE - VENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. 7711liaks Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett An Ordinancewas read as follows Aye Aye Aye, Absent Absent AN ORDINANCE 'MIYCR DIRECTING AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CCWUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI COMPLETE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MORGAN AVENUE Fro M THE VIEST PROPERTY LINE OR NINE- TEENTH STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF KOKERNOT AVikM FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PRFERTY LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOULEVARD, AND THE IMPROVE- MENT OF BAYLOR AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOULEVARD; AND DEC= NG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter 253 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE PLANS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER OF TME CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON FILE IN THE DFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, FOR ME PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, BY RAISING, GRADING, FILLING, WIDENING, PAVING, RE -PAVING OR REPAIRING THE SAME BY THE CON- STRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIRING, OR RE- ALIGNING CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS AND CON- STRUCTING ADEQUATE STORM SEMS AND DRAINS ON MORGAN AVENUE FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF NINETEENTH STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENT7E, KOKERNOT AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOULE- VARD, AND BAYLOR AVENUE TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROnRTY,LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOUIEVARD, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ADVERTISE IMMEDIATELY IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHARTER FOR BIDS ON THE WORK PROVIDED IN SAID PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. TheCharter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of miscellaneous valves fcr the Gas Department at an approximate cost of $900.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 cable rings for the Traffic Department at an approximate cost of $300.00 be authorized Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the J. Co Blacknall Co., submitted January 13, for two trucks for the Garbage Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the advertising for bids for a truck for the Water Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the advertising for bids to be received at 10:00 A. M. ,nuary 30, for construction of permanent paving on West Shoreline Drive from the south property line of Laguna reet to the North property line of Doddridge Street and Cooper's Alley from East Shoreline Drive to West ,oreline Drive with appurtenant structures, be authorized. ` ere being no further business, the meeting adjourned. TEST:�,�. MAYOR Z/—\\/ ecrtary REGULAR MEETING January 16, 1945 S:OO P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett, Acting City Attorney Thompson, and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Southwestern Laboratories in the amounts of $1186.77 and X48.00 for services rendered in connection with the construction of street improvements and the 254 water plant reservoir, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bros* be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City S6cretary SPECIAL MEETING January 188 1945 3:00 4 P. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. The following firms submitted a bid for $1,500,000.00 City of Corpus Christi State Aid Seawall & Breakwater Bonds: 1. Shields & Company Coffin & Burr, Inc. Hornblower & Weeks Dempsey & Co. Miller, Kneower & Ccv. Mullaney, Ross & Company Ballman & Main Newhard, Cook & Co J. M. Dain & Company Emerson & Company 2. John Nuveen & Company, Chicago, Illinois Braun, Bosworth & Co., Inc., Toledo, Ohio William Blair & Company, Chicago, I11. R. S3 Dickson & Company, Inc., Chicago, I11. Weil, Roth & Irving Company, Cincinnati, Ohio F. Brittain Kennedy & Company, Boston, Mass. McClung & Knickerbocker, Inc., of Texas, Houston, Texas Crummer & Company, Inc.,of Texas, Dallas, Texas 3. Phelps, Fenn & Company, New York, N.Y. Eastman, Dillon & Company, New York, N.Y. R. S. Dickson & Company, New York, N.Y. H. V. Sattley & Company, Detroit, Michigan Thomas & Company, Pittsburg, Penn. C. S. Ashmun Company, Minneapolis, Minn. Walter, Woody & Heimerdidger, Cincinnati, Ohio Whiting, Weeks & Stubbs, Boston, Mass. Juran & Moddy, St. Paul, Minn. Barcus, Kindred & Company, Austin, Texas 4* The Ranson -Davidson Co., Inc. Russ & Company 5. Mercantile -Commerce Bank & Trust Company St. Louis 1, Missouri Fort Worth National Bank, Fort Worth 1, Texas Dallas National Bank Dallas, 1, Texas Dallas Union Trust Company Dallas 10 Texas Chas. Be White & Co. Houston 2, Texas 6. Columbian Securities Corp., San Antonio, Texas Dittmar & Company, San Antonio, Texas Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast, San Antonio, Texas R. N. Eddleman & Co., Houston, Texas R. J. Edwards, & Co., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma George V. Rotan & Co., Houston, Texas Rauscher, Pierce & Co., Inc., San Antonio, Texas $102.282 per $100 value with accrued interest.to date of delivery. Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $27,117.00. Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $260250.00. L Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $25s987.50 - Par and accrued interest plus a premium. of $22,650-00- Par 22,650.00. Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $20,275.00. 7. Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, Chicago = Lee, Higginson & Company, Chicago City National Bank & Trust Co., Kansas City Equitable Securities Corp., Nashville E. J. Roe and Company, San Antonio Lovett Abercrombie & Co., Houston Texas Bank & Trust Company of Dallas A Resolution was read as followsr A RESOLUTION 1'76 7 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF THE CITY • OF CORPUS CHRISTI STATE -AID SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER BONDS, SERIES 191.aLE, $1,500,000.00, BEARING 2% INTEREST, AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES OF THE SEVERAL CITY OFFICIALS IN REFERENCE THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $14,111.00. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest (Mireur and Williams not voting) and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Brose be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 6 carloads of caliche be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest (Mireur and Williams not voting) and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* be authorized. An Ordinance mas read as follows: AN ORDINANCE /766 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLEROF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETVV N THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BROWN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEIEENTS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: STORM WATER DRAINAGE WORKS, BREAKWATER FOR SMALL BOATS, CAPPING SOUTH BREAKWATER, GROINS AND OTHER INCIDENTAL WORKS NECESSARY FOR BAYFRONT PROTECTION FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL MEETING January 19, 1945 11:00 A. M# r 256 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Comnissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and Acting City Attorney Thompson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the taxes for the years 1930 to 1933, inclusive, on Lots 2 to 6. Block 2, Broadway Courts., be remitted as recommended by the City Attorney on account cf said property having been used for church purposes. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carriedz That the expenses of S. L. Allison and W. P. Walker an the amount of $35.00 each to attending the Texas Waterworks & Sewage Short School at A & M Colleges February 4, 5 and 6, be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That acar allowance of $50.00 per month be granted to G. S. Moore, City Planning Engineer. An Ordinance was read as follows: a AN CRDINANCE 17 6 J AUTHORI ZI NG AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR, CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SHIELDS & COMPANY; COFFIN & BURR, INC.; HORN - BLOWER & WEEKS; DEMPSEY & CO.; MILLER, KENOVER & CO.; MULLANEY, ROSS & CO.; BALLMAN & MAIN; NEWHARD, COOK & CO.; J. M. DAIN & CO.; AND EMERSON & COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF $1,500,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS STATE -AID SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Tula was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of meter parts at anepprox- Zmate cost of $125.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r YCR SPECIAL MEETING January 20, 1945 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and Acting City Attorney Thompson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest andcarried: That payment of the claim in the amount of $145,24t o H. E. Woodruff for damages to a 194L Plymouth automobile, occasioned by a Police Traffic Department truck, at Leopard and Port Avenue, January 8, 1945, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the renting of office space in the Medical-Prbfessiongl Building for the City Planning Department at $50.00 per month be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the City Engineer be authorized to prepare specifica- tions for the repair of the yard areaat the Municipal Airport: Estimated cost of material 02,000.00 Estimated cost of hauling, spreading, canpacting and placing the surface. 1,500.00 257 The following firms submitted a bid for the resurfacing of South Staples Street from Six Points to Tex-Mex Rai Heldenfels Bros. Brown & Root, Inc. $43,785.00 4o,635.00 Completion tune --75 days 15 days The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. l � MaYOR ATTESTr /,/—\/ City Secretary SPECIAL METING January 22; 1945 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest, and Moffetts Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a carload of sewer tile be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., submitted January 20, for the resurfacing of South Staples Street be accepted. An Ordinance was read as followsr AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING AND AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 26th DAY OF OCTOBER, 19L4s CAPTIONED.- "AN APTIONED."AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OMERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON AYERS STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELaT DEFINED, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE a7NERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TOA CCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, IN - VALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PRO- TESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF TEE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, PROPOSED To BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID AYERS STREET, AND LEVYING AN ASSESS- MENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER CR 0 IMRS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR TETE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WC&RK, THE MANNER AND TIIE OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." BY CORRECTING AND AMENDING SECTION THREE OF SAID ORDINANCE AS HEREIN SET OUT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance waspassed by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the payment of $100.00 to Owen D. Cox, as recommended by Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson, forserviees rendered in the Hayward case and assisting in other legal matters, be authorized. An Ordinance was read as followsr AN ORDINANCE 1747 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETti'= THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE LAW FIRMS OF WARD & BROWN AND MOURSUND, BALL & BERGSTROM, PROVIDING FOR SAID LAIR FIRTHS TO PERFORM SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL WATER RIC£HTS IN THE NUECES RIVER, MAKING MORE SECURE ALL WATER RIGHTS IN SAID RIVER FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Wall isms Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Ce McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The foregoing employment having been recommended by Hodge Thompson, Acting City Attorney, in has letter dated, January 22, 1945. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDItdANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWN & ROOT, INC. J&D-AMORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND BROVIN & ROOT, INC. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET FROM SIX POINTS TO THE TEXAS -MEXICAN RAIINTAY (KINNEY AVEN UE), BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESURFACING OF PERMA=T PAVING OF SAID POTION OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. Ae Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The Above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Ae C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. Ae Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. REGULAR MEETING January 2 3, 1945 5:00 P- Me IVA Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and Assistant City Engineer Harry Stirmane Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Estimate Noe 2 and final one of Alkin & Hinman in the amount of $2425.49 for the construction of a 12 inchcast iron force sewer main from the Bascule Bridge to the Sewer Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Geraldine Goodwin be employed as a clerk -typist for the Civil Service Board at a salary of $30.00 per month, effective January 22, 1945. 259 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Beatrice M- Alexander be employed as secretary in the Legal Department at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective January 23, 19450 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Katie Pramer be transferred from the Current to the Delinquent Tax Department at a salary of $155.00 per month, effective January 1, 1945. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the expenses of Hodge Thompson and I. M. Singer in representing the City before the Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio in the case of the Texas Driverless Company vs. City be authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 100 sheets of 24 gauge steel at a cost of $168.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest (Mireur and Williams not voting) and carried: That the purchase of 1,000; yards of shell from Hel denfels Bros* be authorized. Motion by Moffett,. seconded by Segrest and carriedr (Mireur and Williams not voting): That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros. be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Wilkins Electric Company in the amount of X6279.00 for electrical services performed at the Savage Lane Reservoir be approved and pikyment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 6 gas valves from the Bethlehem Steel I Co. at a cost of $260.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r � ATTEST: Zd // Y f City Secretar SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 1945 3:30 P- M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams andSegrest. k Resolution was read as follows: A RES OLUT I ON /? � a AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF EHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND JAMES P. GIBSON, WILLIAM C. WOOD, AND HENRY H. WADE, ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the follovrang vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote.- A. ote. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. F. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE 171) AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, IN THE MAMMR REQUIRED BY LAW, FOR A ONE-STORY FROME, BUILDING, TO BE 34. FEET WIDE BY 212 FEET L(DTG, OF SOUND CONSTRUCTION OF 2" x 4" STUD WALLS, MAYOR WC 16" ON CENTERS; 2" x 8" FLOOR JOISTS, 16" ON CENTERS, 2". x 4" ROOF RAFTERS AND JOISTS; INTERIOR FINISH 1/2" THICK INSULATION BOARD; EXTERIOR OF 1" SHEATH- ING, COVERED WITH 1/2" x 1 -1/2" -BATTENS; ROOF OF 1" SHEATHING COVERED WITH BUILD- ING FELT SECURED BY BATTENS, WITH DOUBLE - HUNG WOOD WINDONS, WOOD DOORS, AND A 1" WOOD FLOOR; SAID BUILDING NOT TO HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1939s FOR USE AS A PART OF AN EMERGENCY DISASTER CENTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above ordinance was pa wed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows s AN ORDINANCE 17 7 y ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBIETTED BY GIBSON, WOOD, & WADE, ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS, IN RELATION TO AN "EMERGENCY DISASTER CENTER" IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, WHICH SAID PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDE FOR THE RE- MOVAL OF A BUILDING 212# x 34t FROM ITS PRESENT SITE AT INGLESIDE, TEXAS, AND THE PLACING OF THE S.UM UPON A SITE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND REPAIRING AND ALTERING THE SAID BUILDING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORD US CHRISTI TO ADVERTISE IM+IEDIATELY IN THE MANNERPROVIDED BY SAID CITY CHARTER FOR BIDS ON THE WORK P3.OVIDED IN SAID PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE / 7 7 �e AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A WARRANTY DEED TO MRS. ELIZABETH MERRITT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Trilliams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. F. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent An Ordinance was read as followss (See lower half of Page 263 for this ordinance which was passed on the 26th of January, 1945, but was omitted by error.) Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: Electric Company be approved. a 261 That the electrician's bond of W. G. Lowe, dba the Lowe Motion by Williams,seconded by Segrest and carried: That W. G. Puckett be paid a reward of '25.00 for the appre- hension of a sailor pulling a false fire alarm on the night of January 5, 1945. Motion by Williams, s econded by Mireur and carried: That the membership in the International Association of Chiefs of Police at a cost of $10.00 per annum be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the wrapping of 3200 ft. of 2 inch piper at an approxi- mate cost of $250.00 be authorized• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 600 ft. of 6 inch pipe at a costcf X1.20 per foot from. the SANSCO be authorized• Motion by Segrest, s econded by Mireur and carrieds That the purchase of 6 points of pipe from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchmse of 900 ft, of 4 inch pipe at an approximate cost of $800.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Segrest and carried: That the wrapping of 900 ft. of 4 inch pipe be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a water cooler for the entrance to the City Rall Building at a cost of $245.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 800 yards of shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ` ATTEST s / J I City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 27, 1945 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and Williams. MAYOR The following firms submitted a bid on one 400 IN Diesel engine generator for the Cal allen Water Plant: San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. $30,047.00 A. M. Lockett & Company 34,029.00 Co E. Russell, Jr. 4I,L43.06 Bexar Equipment Company 41,595.00 Fairbanks, Morse & Company L4,832.00 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That the Engineering Department be authorized to allow the construction of a masonry concrete and the building, Port Avenue and Ayers Street, to proceed, same having been recommended by the City Zoning & Planning Commission. The following firms submitted a bid for a trucks FIRM NAM MAKE TRUCK NET PRICE TOTAL PROMISED (UNIT) DELIVERY J. Co Blacknall Co. 191x2 (New) 12 ton $$1453.00 $1453.00 5 days after order. Dodge truck. (Does not meet specifications) Hargis -Jones Ford Cab & Chassis, $1610.00 $1610.00 1`day after order. (Doesn1t meet specifica- tions) Public Motor Corp. 19L4 GMC CC -303 truck $1734.22 $1734.22 10 days after orders chassis and cab, 160" wheel base. Gulf Chevrolet Co. 1945 G.V.W. 15,000 truck $1876.1x4 01876.1x4 1 day after order• cab & chassis, 160" wheel base• The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter• The following firms submitted a bid for a 90 day supply of gasolines k COMPANY PRICE MAXIMUM Mann-Heffley Oil Co. 71e Guaranteed _ Texas Star Oil Co. 71e Guaranteed Crystal Petroleum Co. 8¢ Guaranteed Independent Oil Co. 8X Guaranteed Gulf Oil Products8" Guaranteed -Humble Oil Co. Guaranteed Federal Petroleum Co. 8_2V Guaranteed Magnolia Petroleum Co.8 GGuaranteed MIftIMUM Guaranteed Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Not Guarantedd Guaranteed Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Not Guaranteed Osage Oil Co. Guaranteed Not Guaranteed The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 800 yards of shell for the golf course be aut horized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL MEETING January 29, 1945 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Moffett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING AYERS (AYRES) STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN- BELM DEFINED, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS C i3RISI, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY BRM7N & ROOT, INC., APPROV- ING AND ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY BROVIN & AOOT, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent B. G. Moffett . Aye The above Ordinance was passed by thefbllowing vote: A. Co McCaughan Jos* Mireur ' Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye - Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the five year Maintenance Bond of Brown & Rbot, Ina., executed by the Ame4ican General Insurance Company covering Improvement of Ayers Street from the East property line of 12th Street to the east property line of 13th Street and from the west property line of 13th Street to the east property line Baldwin Boulevard be approved* Motion by Iaoffett„seconded by Williams and carried: That the bid of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. submitted January 27, for a diesel engine generator, Cal alien Water Plant, be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bid of Mann-Heffley Oil Co. submitted January 27, a 90 day supply of gasoline be accepted* Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried:: That the bid of the Public Motor Co. submitted January 27, for a truck be accepted. ` Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried. That the purchase of a carload of rock asphalt premix be authorized. a9 An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE 17 7 -S- AUTHORIZING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT, BY AND BET7.=, THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FAIRBANKS, MORSE & COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ENGINES, GEARS, PUMPS, ETC., AND SUPERVISION OF INSTALLATION OF THE SAME TO BE USED IN,THE COIL STRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR BAYFRONT PROTECTION FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance w as passed by the following vote: e A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed.P. Williams D. A.. Segrest B. G. Moffett Ay e Aye Aye ' a Absent Aye 263' Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the amount of $25.00 paid by Lt. M. S. OtBrien as pound fees on a brindle and white Boston Bull dog be refunded on account of said dog dying of dumb rabies - immediately after delivery. Dr. F. H. Fondren, veterinarian, appeared before the Council in reference to the rabies epedemic. The natter was discussed at length, and it was suggested by Dr. Fondren that the City Ordinance be amended, requiring all dogs over six weeks old to be vaccinated. He emphasized that this would alleviate the number of cases to a great extent; that the City Attorney Department be authorized to prepare the necessary amendments. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r � ATTES-Ti YLLYCR xx" Cit Secretay SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 19+5 3.30 P• Me An Ordinance was read as follows: (See note at bottom of page 260) AN ORDINANCE 117J AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ,MAYO$ AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF CF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 3.915 ACRES MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF F. VILLAREAL GRANT KNO7N AS RINCON DEL OSO AND A PART OF 'N. S. HARNEY TRACT OUT OF SAID GRANT AND OUT OF THE PORTION THEREOF KNOWN AS THE IMTIS AND WI LLARD TRACT AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DEEDED TO Co M. RICHARDSON BY F. M. THCMASON, RECORDED IN THE DEED OF RECORDS IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, VOLUME 219, PAGE 282, PROVIDING THE FUNDS FROM'NHICH THE SAME SHALL BE PAID: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the f ollowing vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye ' D. A. Segrest Aye Be G.Moffett Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mlreur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent N a RL . SPECIAL MEETING January 30, 1945 10:00 A. Me Members Present: Mayor Mc Caughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, and Acting City Attorney Thompson. The following firms submitted a bid for the r emoval of a one-story frame building 341 x 212' from its present site in Ingleside to a site in Corpus Christi, and for the repair and remodeling of said building in accordance with preliminary plans and specifications for an Emergency Disaster Centers COMPANY AMOUNT C MIPLET I ON T ITX John W. Phillips $11085.00 Alternate iT1--If electric wiring remains as it is now installed in present building, DEDUCT from the above bid the sum of $125.00. Alternate i2 -If no change is made in the pitch of the roof, DEDUCT from base bid, the sum of $250.00. Alternate J3 --If metal loth is used as a base for stucco, in lieu of chicken wire as specified, ADD to base bid the sum of $60.00. Dave Byfield 12,975.00 Alternate -fl --If present roof is not lowered, DEDUCT $1F00.00. Alternate -&--If present Romax is left installed, DEDUCT $150.00, for wiring. E. E. Harrison 13,5+9.00 Alternate fl --If the electric wiring is to be with Romax in place of steel tube as specified, you may DEDUCT the sum of $320.00. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 4B hours as required by the City Charter. 50 working days. 45 working days. The Defense Plant Corporation, by and through Humble Oil & Refining Company, submitted the only bid for a one- story frame building 34'x 212' in the amount of 63100.00. . + The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. The following firms submitted a bid for the permanent paving of Morgan Avenue from 19th Street to Port Avenue, Kokernot a,nd,Baylor Avenue from Morgan Avenue to Memorial Hospital Boulevards Brown & Root, Inc. Heldenfels Bros. $75,x+15.80 80,351.80 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 1.6 hours as required by the City Charter. The following bids were received for the construction of permanent paving of West Shoreline Boulevard from the south property line of Laguna Street to the North property line cf Doddridge and Cooper's Alley from East Shore- line Drive to West Shoreline Drives Brown & Root, Inc. Heldenfels Bros. $9,478.25 10,252.00 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. The following bids were received for the construction of permanent paving of Ayers Street from 12th Street to Santa Fes Brown & Root, Inc. Heldenfels Bros, $38,495.58 x1,689.70 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for �B hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That Estimate j2 of Sheppard. Construction Company in the amount of $13,866.07 for the construction of a gas supply line be approved and pgyment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $13,814.32 for the period of December 21 to January 20, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a typewriter desk for the Zoning and Flaming Commission at a cost of $115.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST - l/\ i1 i / i 265 REGULAR MEETING January 30, 1945 5:00 P. M. Members Present. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Acting City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police* An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE 1 ? > AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TLE CITY OF CCEZFM CHRISTI, A CONTRACT BY AND BE=I N THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FIRST PARTY, AND ZARSKY LUMBER COMPANY, A CO -F RTP'ERSHIP, COM- POSED OF FRANK ZARSKY, C. F. ZARSKY, AND H. V. SMGAYSTRLA, SECOND PARTY, TO SUPPLY WATER, GAS, AND SL17ERAGE FACILITIES TO THE GLEN ROYAL SUBDIVISION; AND DECLiRING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos.Mireur Aye. , Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. M xreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTES V I City Secretgr SPECIAL MEETING February 1, 1915 10:00 A. M Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mlireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Acting City Attorney Thompson, County Judge Browning, County Commissioners Sablatura, Caldwell, Bryan and Hall, and County Auditor Wilde. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BRM7N & ROOT, INC., AND AUTH- ORIZING AND DIRECTING THE M& OR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE,, FOR AMID ON BEHALF OF THE SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BE- T0EN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BRO'r.N & ROOT, INC., FOR THE IMrIPROVEME11T OF MORGAN AVENUE FROM THE IMEST PROPERTY LINE OF NINETEENTH STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE, AND KOI;ERNOT AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOULDVARD; AND BAYLCR AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOULEVARD; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AND DECLARING AN ELERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye 1 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye 266 Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye (This peing'a joint contract with Nueces County) Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That S. M. Benavides be employed for the duration of the emergency as a special officer at a salary of $165.00 per month, effective February 1, 1945 - Motion by Mireur, secondedby Segrest and carried: That Katye Lee and Katie M. Arnold be employed as typist and secretary, tespectively, in the Purchasing Department, at a salary of $125.00 per month each, effective January 30. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate +,7, and final, of Brolirn & Root, Inc., in the amount of $33,341.96 for the City's portion of the improvement of South Staples Street be approved and authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to execute a certificate of retirement for John F. Benson, Fireman, effective January 1, 1945, to'be paid a monthly pension of 07046 out of the Board of Firemen's Relief and Retirement Pension Fund. Motion by Segrest, deconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 8 valves from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. at an approximate cost of $75.00 each for the gas rehabilitation system be authc----- An Drdinance was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROMN & ROOT, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AMD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMr NT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BR 00, & ROOT, INC., FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, BY RAISING, GRADING, FILLING, WIDENING, PAVING OR REPAIRING, OF SAI., AND THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIRING OR RE—ALIGNING CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS, AND CONSTRUCTING ADEQUATE STORM SEVERS AND DRAINS, OF AVERS STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF T7MLFTH STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF SANTA FE STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the f ollowing vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Afire The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote - A* Co McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett An Ordinance was read as follows: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye L AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BRarM & ROOT, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY COAITROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BEMEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BRa7N & ROOT, INC., FOR TIM IMPROVEM 1U OF THAT PORTION OF VtEST SHORELINE DRIVE FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LAGUNA STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF DODDRIDGE STREET, AND THAT PORTION OF COOPER'S ALLEY FROM EAST SHORELINE DRIVE TO`, -MST SHORELINE DRIVE BY PAVING THE SAME AND PROVIDING APPURTENANT STRUCTURES: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SUCH WORK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. 1hreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye 267 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. Williams D. A. Segrest Be G. Moffett An Ordinance was read as followss Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye AN ORDINANCE ? 7 7 ACCEPTING THE BID OF JOHN W. PHILLIPS FOR TBE REMOVAL OF A ONE-STORY BUILDING 344 x 212' FROM ITS PRESENT SITE AT INGLESIDE, TEXAS, TO A SITE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THERE PLACED UPON A FOUNDATION AND REPAIRED AND R EMODELED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR "AN EMERGENCY DISASTER CEN'T'ER", AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO ERECT TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CON- TRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: DECLARING THAT GOOD REASON EXISTS FOR THE WAIVING OF CEETAIN PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION N0. 1709 AND WAIVING THE SANE; MAKIITG AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY FOR SAID CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMMGENCY. The Charter rulevas suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. 1hreur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. -G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE I7 7 7 ACCEPTING THE BID OF DEFENSE PLANT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF A ONE-STORY FRAC BUILDING, 34f WIDE BY 2121 LONG AND CONSTRUCTED III THE MANNER REQUIRED BY SAID BID AND NOT HAVING BEEN BUILT PRIOR TO 1939, AND DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS MISTI, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND DEFENSE PLANT CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OFSAID BUILDINq, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY FOR SAID B ILDING; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote= A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follovis s AN ORDINAICE 177 ACCEPTING THE BID OF SAN ANTONIO MACHINE AND SUPPLY COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TBE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREELENT BY AND BET -MEN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SAN ANTONIO MACHINE AND SUP- PLY COMPANY FOR TBE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ONE DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR AND EXCITER KITH NECESSARY APPURTENANCES, AND FURIZaIING AND ERECTING ONE SWITCHBOARD AT THE CALALLEN 'MATER PLANT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AT\M PV.(TAPTTTG AN ETTMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Are Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote. A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur Ed. P. 1411-iam s D. A. Segrest B. G. Moffett An Ordinance was re ad as follows. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye AN ORDINANCE ! 7 8 4 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PAYOR AND CITY C ONTROLLEROF THE CITY OF C ORP US CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND GEORGE. G. EHRENBORG COMPANY, APPRAISAL ENGINEERS OF DALLAS, TEXAS, OPERATORS OF A STANDARD UNIT SYSTEM OF REALTY VALUATIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EPALUATIEG CERTAIN PROPERTY RECENTLY A11NEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. Co Moffett Aye Frank Sparks appeared before the Council on behalf of the property owners of Water Street stating that property owners are ready and willing to assume their portion and the cost and requested that improvements of storm and sanitary sewer construction and widening and permanent paving be done simultaneously in order to inconvenience the property aNners as little as possible. It was explained to him that while this is desirable, a certain amount of time must elapse during such construction due to the nature of the -improvements. A definite time could not be set for the improvements due to the unavailability of materials and the almost impossibility 9f obtaining priorities for materials for such construction at this time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST. Cay ecretary REGULAR MEETING February 6, 1915 5:00 P. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan„ Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Acting City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 2 of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of x,572.24 for construction work on the Louisiana Street Fire Station be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate of Myers & Noyes in the amount of 0751.18 representing Zea for Plans and Specifications on a 400 M7 Diesel engine generator for the Calallen Water Plant be approved and payment authorized. Mit-ion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate of Clyde Bairbairn in the an ount of 01800.01 for construction work on the electrical traffic signal system be approved and payment authorized. ipr/�' ME P/ 7 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 1915 5:00 P. M. MAYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan„ Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, Acting City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 2 of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of x,572.24 for construction work on the Louisiana Street Fire Station be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate of Myers & Noyes in the amount of 0751.18 representing Zea for Plans and Specifications on a 400 M7 Diesel engine generator for the Calallen Water Plant be approved and payment authorized. Mit-ion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate of Clyde Bairbairn in the an ount of 01800.01 for construction work on the electrical traffic signal system be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $118949.11 for the resurfacing of South Staples Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 3 and final of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $5,948.1.3 for the resurfacing of Buffalo, Stillman and Palm Drive be approved and payment authorized. e Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No- 3 of Brown & Root, Inc,,, in the amount; of -4'd7.66.23 for the construction of storm sewers on Lawnview, Ocean Drive and Santa Fe be approved end payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Incl, in the amount of 413,162.60 for the construction of storm sewers on 17th, 15th and Glazebrook Streets be approved and payme4t authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $5,114.87 for construction of water and sewer lines to serve the xeddon Street School be approved and p%r ment authorized. Motion by Moffett, secondedby Williams and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $814.Z3 for the construction of a storm sewer on Booty Street from South Staples to Chamberlain Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc'., in the amountof $103.50 for construction of a sidewalk at 1115 and 1117 Santa Fe Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the invoices of Brown & Root, Inc., for the paving or permanent improvement of the street abutting the following described property be approved and payment autnor- izedl f. Lots 61 to 64, Block 1203, Fitchue Place Addition 83 1/3 lineal feet. $319.74 Lot 33, Block 1304, Merchant s No. 5 Addition 125 lineal feet 3j &/5' Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett andcarried: That the estimate of Myers & Noyes in the amount of $7169'84 C c for engineering services on the plans and specifications for the Bayfront Improvement Project in accordance with their contract dated April 17, 1944, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Gibson, Wood and Wade for architectural services on the Emergency Disaster Center (Armory Building) be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 1 of John W. Phillips in the anountof $3,686.70 for construction work on the Leopard Street, Nueces Bay Boulevard Fire Station be approved and payment q authorized. Motion by Segrest, s econded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 6 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of X15,803.28 for construction work on the settling basins at the Calal lea Water Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, secondedby Segrest and carried: That the bill of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $790.16 for engineering services on the settling basins at Calallen be approved and payment authorized. Reports of the Engineering and Fire Departments for the month of January were presented and ordered filed. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to issue a proclamation extend- ing the quarantine of dogs for a period of 90 days in connection with the control of rabies in the City. Motion by Williams,ageonded by Moffett and oirried: That the Minutes from December 11 to February 5, inclusive, be approved. Motion by Mir¢ur, seconded by Moffett and carried: the Planning Board be authorized. That the purchase of a second-hand rebuilt typewriter for Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 900 yards of caliche for the repair of the kunicipal Airport parking area be authorized. 2?0 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur andcarried: That the purchase of 210 tons of rock asphalt for the repair of the Municipal Airport parking area be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mzreur and carried: That the purchase of 16 yards of ready -mix concrete for the Sewer Department be authorized. < Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bros* be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest andearried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil BrQso be authorized. Motion by Williamsi seconded by Segrest and carried: That the salary of Mrs. Beatrice Alexander be increased $15,00 per month, affective February 1, 194.5• C. Q Motion by Williams, saconded by Segrest and carried: jhat the rank of Capt. L. H. Davis be made permanent, and Roy Lay be promoted to the rank of Ceptarn at a salary of $225.00 per month, effective February 1, 1945. Motion by Segrest,saeonded by Williams and carried: That membership in the Texas Water Conservation As$oci# ion at a cost of $100.00 per annun be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: / J 1 City Secretary SPECIAL 1JEETING February S. 1915 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commtssioners Moffett, Segrest a ncffilliams, and Acting City Attorney Thompson! Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: lfhat the bill of Bromn & Root, Inc. in the anount of $956.22 for use of equipment in the construction of a storm sewer on Booty Street, South Staples to Chamberlain Street, be approved and payment authorized* Notion by Moffett, saconded by Segrest and carried: That the Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount $5180.89 for the paving or permanent improvement (City's portion) of Brewster, Hughes, Fitzgerald, Taylor and Williams Streets be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, secondedby Moffett and carried: That the purchase of X100,000.00 of U. S. Treasury 2, Bonds at par and accrued interest by No. 266 Gas System Improvement & Rehabilitation Fund from No. 220 Street Improveme Construction Fund be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Office space in the Health Center Building be offered to the State Game Fish end Oyster Commission. Motion by Segrest, s econded by Williams and carried: the Water & Gas Department be authorized. That the purchase of 200,000 window glass envelopes for 0 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the block of ground immediately south of the Shoreline U. S. 0. Building be offered to the Veterans Service Organizations as a Veterans Service Center, subject to the approval of the City Zoning and Planning Commission. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Knights of Pythias be granted permission to use the two blocks of City -owned property in the vicinity of the Princess Louise Hotel for a carnival for 8 days beginning March 24, subject to the approval of the City Zoning & Planning Cormnission. _ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST "YGR r s City Secretary 271 SPECIAL MEETING February 10, 1945 10:00 A. 11 - Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Williams. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Wilbams and carried: That the purchase of $75,000 of U. S. Treasury 2. Bonds, dated 9/15/43 by No. 318 Seawall & Breakwater Construction Fund, from No. 265 Sanitary and Storm Water Sewer Improvement and Expansion Construction Fund be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by lireur aid carried: That the purchase of two carloads of rock asphalt cover material be authorized. .� Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a pile driver head hammer for the Sewer Department at a cost of X115.00 be authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 10 fire hydrants be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carrieds That taxes, effective with the year 1944, on Lots 1 to 4, inclusive, Block 7, Water Beach Addition, be waived for the duration and six months thereafter or until said property ceases to be used for its present purpose of a military recreation center. The owners of the land having donated its use gratis. Motion by Mlreur, secondedby Williams and carried: That the expenses of Mayor A. Co McCaughan to attanding a meeting in S Austin, February 16, called by Dr. Geo. W. Cox, State Health Officer, for the purpose of passing title to government-owned property to the City; property involved being the Health Center Building and Rapid Treatment Center (Parkview Hospital). There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST TIV / I /"�•�^ City Secretary REGULAR MEETING February 13, 1945 5100 P. M. � fir,► MAYCR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 4and final of Brown & Root,Inc., in the amount of $11,571.51 (City's portion) for the improvement of Ayers Street be approved and payment author- ized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Brova & Root, Inc., in the amount of $898.05 for labor and equipment furnished in the construction of a storm sewer on Booty Street be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That Joe Wood, Eugene Hendricks and C. N. Mathieu be appointed as members of the Electricians' Examining aad Supervising Board, effective February 1, 1945. - t Capt. W. D. Miles of the Texas Defense Guard appeared before the Council requesting that the street to the Armory site be shelled. Commissioner Moffett advised him that the City would be glad to furnish the labor providing that the cost of the material be borne by the Armory Civilian Disaster Fund. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 20,000 tax receipts for the current year be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That February 22, Washington's Birthday, be observed as a holiday. The claim of the Humble Oil & Refining Company for damages to pumps at their Station No. 292 on Morgan and Staples Streets due to a collision of a fire truck on January 31, be rejected. The Legal Department having recommended that it was not any liability on the part of the City. 272 A letter fram the City Zoning & Planning Commission was read recommending the purchase of the triangular piece of property (Zweig Tract) located at South Staples Street and Louisiana Avenue, In view of the provisions of the City Charter prohibiting such transactions within 60 days of the general election, the matter was tabled. A Petition filed by a number of property owners was presented with reference to the opening of King Street from Mary Street to Park Avenue. The matter was tabled since the City Charter prohibits matters of this nature being entered into within 60 days prior to a general election. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i ATTESTs / MAYOR -711Y Secretary SPECIAL &'DETIrdG February 16, 1945 11:15 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest, Acting City Attorney Thompson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from Heldenfels Bros* be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell from McNeil Bros* z be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a five ton 20 fte lift hoist from SAMSCO to be used in Sewer construction be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by 1hreur and carrieds That the purchase of 36 yards of Class A concrete for sewer construction be authorized. Motion by Mireur, s econded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 5,000 ft. of 1 inch black steel pipe for the Warehouse from Alamo Iron Works be authorized. Motion by Segrest, s econded by M;reur and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 ft. of 4. inch black steel pipe for the gas rehabilitation project be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and oarrieds That the payment of $100.00 as annual service fee to the United States Conference of Mayors be authorized• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the transfer of $1+000 from the City Sewer Revenue Fund asa loan he authorized* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST SPECIAL MEETING February 19, 194.5 10:30 A. Me Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest and Williams. pp - Won /�f�► Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That the following increases in salary be authorized, effec- tive February 16t Mrs. Allis Rodd Supervisor of Geo. Wiggins Homes from $125.00 to $1W per month Mrs. Bea Altmeyer, Supervisor, La Armada Housing Project from $125.00 to $140 per month Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of 2 two-inch and 3 - 12 inch water meters from the Badger Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carrieds SAYSCO be authorized. That the purchase of 1,000 ft. of 4. inch steel pipe from Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of $804.61 for construction of an addition to the Administration Building at the Airport be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of $876#59 for construction of an addition to the Administration Builth ng at the Airport be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the ball of Cline Electric Company in the amount of $995.00 for the wiring of a motor for the Sewer Plant be approved and payment authorized. ;Motion by Segrest. seconded by Williams and carried: That the wrsp ping of 3,000 fte of pipe by the Pipeline Service Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the wrapping of 7,000 ft. of 1 inch and 3,000 ft. of 2 inch pipe by the Pipeline Service Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried= That the purchase of a wench at a cost of $237.00 from the Truckers Equipment Co. for the Calallen Water Plant be authorized. Commissioner Mzreur reported at the meeting. Motion by 11reur,seconded by Segrest and c arried: That the expenses of Commissioner Williams in representing the City at hearings to be held in Austin, February M , opposing HB 33 by McAllister, Firemen's Civil Service Bill, HB 20 by Reed, relative to City Budget law andHJR 15 requiring the County Tax Assessor & Collector to assess and collect all City, School and other ad valorem taxes, be authorized, and that in the event of his inability to attend, the Mayor be authorized to dispatch a telegram to Rep. Lon To Messer in opposition to the passage of said bills. 0 Surety Bond of John Hodge Thompson, City Attorney, in the amount of $2500.00 waspresented and ordered,filed. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That E1daMa1 Strom be employed as a Secretary in the City Zoning & Planning Commission at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective Fobruary 150 19+5• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be authorize& to sell a Wisconsir. for the Street Department, considered to be more or less jubk. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: I Members Present: A REGULAR MEETING FEBRUAMr 20, 1915 5:00 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest and Williams, City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police Klett. . Motio4 by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Brovrn & Root, Inc., in the amount of $3869 for labor and material for reiairs of the street at the Conoco Service Station, Staples and 16th Street, be approved and payment authorized. - Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carriedz That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $598.00 for the construction of manholes and inlets at Booty and McKenzie Sts. be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $220.63 for extra plans and blueprints in connection with the Bayfront Project be approved and pay- 11, ment authorized. . Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the following persons be employed as firemen forthe N duration of the Emergency, effective February 13, 1945: Bobbie Co Gentry Be A. Turner, Jr. Robert Gale Francis Joy Harter Henry H. Cleveland $155.00 per month 155.00 per month 155.00 per month 155.00 per month 155.00 per month i k Harvey Johnson appeared before the Council complaining of the condition of the streets, particularly the drainage 11'1 274 of the vicinity of the Sam Houston School. He was advised by Commissioner Moffett that the matter would be 1 into with the view of giving them some relief. Yotion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 ft. of 4 -inch steel pipe be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of Brovin & Root for a quantity of 24" pipe and fittings at a cost of $i"..38 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: golf course properties be authorized. That th a repair of the roof of the golf course Manager's R That the construction of several bridges on the municipal There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r r CITY SECRETARY SPECIAL MEETING February 24, 1945 10 t3 A• No Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett and Williams. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of the following persons as firemen for the duration of the Emergency at a salary of $155.00 per month each, effective February 21, 1945, be authorized John Foy *Whatley M. W. Hogue Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of brick and mortar for the Sewer Department at a cost of $303.75 be authorized* gMotion by Moffett, s econded by Williams as d carried: at a cost of $296.50 be authorized. That the purchase of a gas computer and measuring device Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 oil be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the purchase of a carload of asphalt premix be authoriz Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of miscellaneous repairs for the Traffic Signalling System at a cost of X66.90 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Norman C. Roach and Francisco Reyes be employed as watcl man and meter reader at salaries of $100.00 per month and $130.00 per month, respectively, effective February 19. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: be authorized. That the purchase of 80 No. 0 gas meters and one gas regulator There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / J i y Noretary REGULAR NEETING February 271, 1945 5:00 P. M. A •• Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Moffett, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police 11 ett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimate of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $4375.00 for Filter Plant Extension at an estimated cost of $350,000.00 be approved and payment authorized* lotion by Mireur, secondedby Moffett and carried: That the estimate of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of 01,000.00 for investigations in construction of the new reservoir in Nueces River be approved and pay - went authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur andcarried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratories in the amount of $1161.78 for services in connection with the resurfacing of South Step les Street be approved and payment authoriz Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 2 of John We Phillips in the amount of 45535 for construction of the Nueces Bay Boulevard Fire Station be approved andlayment authorized. An Ordinance was read as followss AN ORD11TANCE I ? ? Z - SETTING UP, CREATING, AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO TL7ENTY- ONE (21) WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co, McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN CRDINZ CE 17 $1 DIVIDING THE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ' INTO T7TTY -ONE (21) GENERAL ELECTION PRECINCTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING EIZCTIONS IN SAID CITY FOR THE ELECTION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS OF SAID CITY, FIXING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID PRE- CINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE .ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY DESIGNATING THE WARDS OF THE CITY, REPEALING ALL ORD32TANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEPMVITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest .Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the construction of a tile duplex on Lot 14, Block 3, Ocean Drive Addition. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the expensesof H. L. Speer to attending the National Electric Code School in Shreveport, La., March 26, 27 and 28, in the amount of $50.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Texas Independence Dev, March 2, be observed as a holiday. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and. carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards cf shell from Heldenfels Bros. be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried= That the purchase of 5 tires andtubes at an approximate cost of $180.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. a 276 ATTEST City SPECIAL MEETING March 3, 191+5 11:00 A. M r Members Present: Mayor Mo Caughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the mount of $13,552.68 for gas purchased for the period of January a to February 20, be approved and payment author- ized. Motion by Williams, s econded by Segrest and carriedt That Earl Griffith be employed as a special officer for the duration of the emergency at a salary of $165.00 per month, effective March 1. Motion by Williams,seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bill of the League cf Texas Municipalities in the anou of $250.00 for membership to February 28, 191x6, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and c armed: That Estimate No. 3 and final for Sheppard Constructign Co. in the amount of 01297.16 for the installation of 15,000 ft. of 10 inch and 8,000 ft. of 8 inch gas mains be approved and payment authorized. Report of the Fire Department for the month of February was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the following resolution be adopted RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, that said Council endorse and sponsor the enactment of that certain legislation now pending before the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Texas known as Senate Bills 186 and 187 and House Bills 477 and 478 to the end that the Housing Authorities of the State of Texas created in accordance with the Housing Authorities Law of the said State be enabled and granted the power to participate in the slum clearance work in the cities of Texas in accordance with redevelopment plans adopted by the municipalities of the State of Texas$ and to the end that private corporations may be created for the purpose of redeveloping blighted areas in the cities in accordance with redevelopment plans adopted by the said cities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be furnished to the committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Texas considering such legislation and that the enactment thereof be recommended. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried. That the payment of $125.00 to Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District for the defraying of expenses of Ward McCampbell to attending a meeting in Denver, Colorado, of the National Reclamation Association be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and c arrieds That the bill of B & R Exterminating Company in that amount of $130.00 for services rendered in connection with the Typhus Control Project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Co E. Burns in the amount of $269.50 for services rendered in connection witk the gas line construction be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That the bill of J. T. Casas in the amount of $105.00 for jug lime and alum at the Calallen Plant be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur end c arried: That the bill of the Engleking Lumber Comic ny in the amount of $225.19 for material and labor furnished for the construction of a bridge on Nueces Riber be 4proved and pqr- _ went authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 2,000 ft. of 14 inch and 12 inch pipe be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried= That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for th 6 constructioncf tourist court on Lot 14, Edgewater Terrace Addition --same having been approved by the City Zoningand Planning Commission. r` A petition filed by City Manager Candidates and others was presented to the Council requesting the enactment of an ordinance in connection with the conveying of voters to polling places. The matter was discussed and taken under advisement. There beingno further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i City Secretary REGULAR MEETING March b, 1945 5:0o P. M. 0 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett, City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick and Chief of Police K]d�t. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $318.20 for repairs to permanent paving on Buffalo and Port Avenue be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Estimate No. 7 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $35+5.39 for construction work on the settling basin be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That an estimate of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $177.27 for engineering services on the foregoing project be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 1 and final of Brown & Root, Inc.,in the amount of $y1289.29 for the permanent paving of Brewster, Fitzgerald, Hughes, Taylor & Williams Streets be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 14 of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $4911101 for construction of storm sewers on Lawaview, Santa Fe and Ocean Drive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimate of Brown & Root, Inc., in the,sn ount df $8710.91 for construction of storm sewers on 17th, 15th and Glazebrook Streets be approved authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of X5.98 for construction of water and sewer mains to the Heddon Street School be approvedand p%rment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the final estimate of Brown & Root, Inc., in the smount of $24,580.57 for the resurfacing of permanent paving of South Staples Street be approved and payment authorized. Report of the Engineering Department for the month of February was submitted and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That upon the recommendation of Myers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, 36 inch water main from Calallen to the City, constructed by Brown & Root, Inc., be received. Motion by Mireur,seconded by Moffett and carried: That Juan Flores be employed as elevator operator at a salary n of $80.00 per month, effective March 1. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedt That Solon Co Leaser and Joe V. Garza be employed as Park Keepers at salariesof $100.00 and 6110.00 per month,' respectively, effective March 1, 1915. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried) That the following persons be employed as firemen for the duration of the Emergency at salaries of $155.00 per month, each, effective March 1s Mack R. Alvarez J. C. Abbott C. B. McDaniel R. W. Wilborn J. P. Clark Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the ball of J. W. France in the araount of $893.96 for construction of man holes in the Sewer Department be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mreur, and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $8859 for labor and material in installing valves in the water system at Calallen be approved and payment authorized. Motion py Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: (That the purchase of ?5 water meters from the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 75 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Tilliams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of two breathing oxygen apparatus and four gas masks for the Fire Department at an approximate cost of $6a).00 be authorized. 278 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, secondedby Moffett and carried: That the Mayor and the City Controller be authorized to execute a bond to State of Texas indemnifying the State against any loss in connection with the issuance of a duplicate check covering refund of taxes paid and the purchase of mud shell. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* f MAYCR ATTEST: T Xi City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING 15arch 10, 1945 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, and Williams. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That estimate No. 6 of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of $952.78 for construction work on the traffic signalling system be approved and paymeht authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Estimate No. 3 of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of X6114994 for construction viork on the Lcuisiana Street fire station be approved andpiyment authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams andcarried: That the payment of X1,000.00 to George G. Ehrenborg for I tax appraisal work in accordance with contract dated February 1, be authorized* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That M. J. Rumsey be employed as a fireman for thel duration of the emergency at a salary of $155.00 per month,, effective March 6. Motion by Moffett, seconded by iClS.11iams and carried: That Housemover's Bond of C. P. Kibbey be approved* Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following resolution be adopted and that the Mayor be authorized to transmit same to Representative Lon T. Messer for presentation to the House of Representatives for passage# SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi desires to build a dam across the Nueces River below the present Mathis Dam, and for that pur- pose has filed presentation with the State Board of Water Engineers; and WMEAS, the said city desires to make test borings in the bed of said river and adja- cent thereto to determine the proper location of the said site, but has not the necessary equipment with which to do said work; and, WHEREAS, the State Highway Department has the equipment necessary to make such test borings, and it is believed advantageous to the State at large that the said dam be constructed: THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, By the Senate of the State of Texas, the House of Representatives concurring, that the State Hiway Depart- ment be, and it is hereby, authorized to loan to the City of Corpus Christi any of said department's boring equipment with vghich to make such test borings, on the condition that the City of Corpus Christi pay all expenses and charges incurred and incident to making the said test borings,, and that the State Highway Department is in no event liable for any expenses or damages that may be suffered by aryone in the performance of said work, and that the City of Corpus Christi shall return to the State Highway Department said boring equip- ment immediately upon the completion of said work, in as good condition as when the said equipment was loaned to the said City of Corpus Christie Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Lone Star Welding Company in the amount of $",,00 for labor and material in the fabrication of a truck body for the Water Department be approved and k payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: at a cost of $130.00 be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: Service Corporation be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one No. Wll gas combustion indicator . That the wrap ping of 7,000 ft. of 1 -inch pipe by the Pipel That the purchase of ?5 gas meters be authorized* by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 200 water meter yokes be authorized* tion by Moffett, seconded by Williams sad carried: That the wrapping of 3500 feet of 6 inch pipe be authorized* tion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 100 twenty-five ft. and 12 thirty ft. lephone poles for the Water Department be authorized* tion by Williams,seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 2 No. 4 ENCO water meters from the ttsburg Equitable Meter Co. be authorizedo tion by Moffett, secondedby Williams and carried: That the purchase of 2 No. 250B meteria meters from Wescott- Grers be authorized* being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ST : i ity Secretary REGULAR I EETING March 13, 1945 5:00 P. M. MkYOR Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett, Segrest and Williams,and City Attorney Thompson, City ngineer McCormack and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the ball of the Southwestern Laboratories in the amount of 4630.01.E for services rendered in the resurfacing of South Staples Street be approved and payment authorized* tion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That Estimate No. 4 and final of Brown & Root, Inc., an the amount of $6870-014for construction of storm sewers on Lawaview, payment authorized. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE t9 g a AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CON- TROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING A SECCED DAM ON THE NUECES RIVER NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed.P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the Poll roving vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye Santa Fe and 6cean Drive be approved and Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the request of several church organizations to hold sunrise sere -ices on the Bayfront and for erection of a cross on the circular piece of ground on Schatz&l Street between Water Street and Shoreline Boulevard be granted. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Mrs. Olivia Acuna, Clinic Assistant, be raised from $50.00 to $75.00 per month, effective March 16. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That thepurchase of one carload of asphalt premix and four carloads of street covering material be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carrieds That the wrapping of 3500 ft. of 6 inch pipe be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the repair and recapping of four tares by the Dixon Tare Company in the amount of $243.30 be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of 1,000 ft. of 3/4 inch pipe, 1500 ft. of 1 inch pipe, and500 fte of it inch pipe be authorized. M Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the acceptance of $175.00 per month from Nueces County for the month of January and February, as the County's portion of expenses in the operation of the Humane Depart- ment, involving the area of La Arboleda and Meadow Park Addition, be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Mrs. Alberta O'Neal be increased $15.00 per month, effective March 16. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r � r MAYOR ATTESTS r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING March 15, 1945 11:00 A. M. Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Comnissioners IL reur, Williams and Moffett. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE i 7? L/ AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR ATID CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN INSTRUIMNT CLARIFYING AND Ab=ING THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BE75EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND GEORGE G. EHRENBORG COMPANY, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1945; AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co Mc Caughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the bid of the Lone Star Welding Company for building a garbage truck body at a cost of V.00.00 be accepted. Motion by Mireur, s econded by Williams and a arriedt That the payment of $150.00 to the Texas Defense Guard as their pro rata in the participation of the recent waste paper drive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Guaranty Title & Trust Co. be permitted to farm the five acre tract of ground adjacent to the Savage Lane Water Reservoir site recently acquired by the City, subject to immediate possession by the City without liability for crop damages* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ity t 281 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 1945 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and b1offett, Assistant City Engineer Stirman and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by 11ireur, s econded by Williams and carried: That the transfer of 8V1500.00 from No. 102 Current Fund to No. 118 Traffic Fund be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Mayor's nomination and reappointment of E. S. Josli L. H. Gross and Meredith Queen as members of the Zoning & Planning Commission, effective March 10, be ratified; the recommendation having been made by the City Zoning & Planning Commission in their meeting of March 16. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Mrs. Lewis H. Jones and A. DeLuna be appointed Presid- ing Judges of Precincts 8 and 17, respectively, for the April 3 General Election, Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Yayor be authorized to execute a certificate of amendment to alease with the Civil Aeronautics Authority with reference to the return of certain equipment to the City (see copy attached to original lease). Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Blucher Engineering Company be authorized to malm a survey of land needed at Calalle n for the expansion of the `Water Plant, the estimated cost of said work being V0238.00, be adopted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Estimate of Nyera & Noyes, Consulting Engineers in the amount of 4375.00 for Plans & Specifications in the Filter Plant Extension be approved and payment authorized t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried- That the estimate of I.yers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers in the mount of $1,000.00 for services in connection with investigations and studies of a location for a new t reservoir on the Nueces River be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That M. C. Thornton be employed as a Special Officer at a salary of 0165.00 per month,effective March 6, and Reuben T. Whaley be employed as a fireman at a salary of 4155.00 per month, effective lurch 16 --both employees are to be employed for the duration of the emergency. C. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Plans & Specifications as prepared by 17yers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers, for the extension of the Filter Plant be approved. A petition of the Texas & New Orleans Railway Company for permission to construct a spur track across Oso Street at the intersectionof Palo Alto and Oso Streets be referred to the Engineering Department for recommendation. 2lotion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to dispatch a letter to the representatives of the Legislature opposing a bill before the Legislature freezing the allocation of gasoline and license tax. The effect of the proposed constitutional amendment would forever bar Cities from sharing in this tax income. f. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the purchase of a paving breaker for the Water Depart- . nt at a cost of $217.15 be authorized. Yotion by Williams, s econded by Moffett and c arried: authorized. That the purchase of a tire for the Fire Department be Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Motor Parts Co. in the amount of $121.92 Y for repairs to the golf course tractor be approved and payment authorized. t Yotion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of 102 yards of concrete material for the Sewer Department be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 1 carload of caliche be authorized. - Notion by Segrest, mconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 5 one -inch water meters be authorized. - Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the salary of S. L. Allison be increased X25.00 per month, effective March 16. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of two motorcycles for the Traffic Departslnt �sy6....• ` - subject to obtaining priorities from the War Production Board be authorized. 282 Commissioner Moffett presented a petition for the installation of street lights at the folbwing intersections: Coleman and 20th Stso rt t� 21st n n " 22nd n nn 23rd " n n 24th n The City Secretary was instructed to request the installation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• "/ A�L City Secretary I / � r YAYCR SPECIAL MEETING Much 23, 1945 3:00 `P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, and Segrest, and Chief of Police Klett. Motion by Segrest, seconded by T"ireur and carried: Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, s emided by Mireur and carried: Badger Meter Company be authorized. That the purchase of 75-5/8 x 3/4 water meters from the That the purchase of ?5-5/8 x 3/4 water meters from the Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and harried: That the purchase of one weapon carrier (Jeep) for the Incinerator Department from the Eagle Motor Company be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That thepurchase of 6 cars of trap rock from the Southwestern Stone Company for the Street Department be authorized. ` t Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the purchase of 10,000 gallons of RC2 road oil for the Street Department from the Texas Company be authorized. Yotion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of the American LaFrance Foamite Corp. in the amount of $119.39 for parts for fire engine be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the purchase of a calculator for the Planning Board from Business Machines Company for $350.00 be authorized. lotion by kireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the expenses of one man from the Police Department to at- tending a nne week Police Traffic School in Austin during the month of April at an estimated cost of $a) .00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur,saconded by Segrest.and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to send a communication✓ to Austin opposing the Parking Meter Bill, and that Chief Roy Klett be authorized to attend a meeting in Austin, March 27, in regard to said bill. Yotion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the ball in the amount of $1,000.00 for the second pay- ment to Geo G. Ehrenborg in accordance with a contract for the appraisal of newly annexed territory be approved and payment authorized. Yotion by Mireur, mconded by Segrest and carried: That the recommendation of the City Attorney to adjusting the personal taxes of the Perfecto Cleaners for the years 1942, 1913, and 1914, be adopted, and the Tax Collector be authorized to accept payment*on the adjusted basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST i ity-Secretary REGULAR MEETING March 27, 1945 5:00 P. M. MAYOR 0 I Members Preserkt: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Williams and Moffett, Acting City Attorney L Thompson, Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. ey�dtt,t - 283 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the estimate of payers & Noyes, Consulting Engineers , in the amount of y1,000.00 for services renderedin the study of the expansion of the Seivage System be approved and payment authorized. - Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of the Southwestern Laboratones in the amount of 922.00 for services rendered in connection with the construction of the settling basin at Calallen be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by blireur and carried: That the receipt of two American- LaFrance Type 750 GPM pampers and the payment of the invoice in the amount of X17,200.00 less the agreed discount be authorized. Lotion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the bill of Hodge Thompson in the amount o311.96 for expenses incurred in the attendance of the Committee fleeting in Austin before the Legislative Committee be approved and payment authorized. - Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the offices of the City be closed from 12:00 NooA to 3.00 P. M., March 30, in observance of Good Friday. t Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That all City Departments observe Tuesday, April 3, as a holiday on account of General Election of City officials. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the expenses of G. S. Iloore in the amount of $1760 as incurred in attending a Senate Bill Hearing in Austin on S. Be Bills No. M5 and 206 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by IZoffett,seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Minutes from February 5, to March 26, inclusive, be approved. Frank Sparks and Mark Welch, members of the Memorial Hospital Operating Committee, appeared before the Council in reference to a deficit in the financial operation of the Hospital and requested that the City, if possible to do so, appropriate sufficient monies to cover said deficit. The matter was discussed and taken under advisement for future action. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salaries of E. E. Fister and Cynthia Harris be increased $50.00 and $25.00 per month,respectively, effective March 16. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the claim of Co C. Smith in the amount of $22.00 for actual cost of parts in the repair of his automobile, resulting from an accident occuring at Petty and Villa Drive March 13, be approved and payment authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. L AYOR ATTEST : 1 City Secretary SPECIAL IMETING March 30, 1945 11:00 A. 21. Members Present; Mayor Mc Caughan, Commissioners 14ireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett andActing City Attorney Thompson. Notion by 11offett,s3econded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Giffels and Vallet, Engineers and Architects in the amount of 0545.50 for consulting feesin the study of the future airport needs as made by M. W. Cochran be approved andlmyment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the Amount of 610,324.88 for gas purchased for the period of February 21, to March 20, inclusive, be approved and pay- ment authorized. Iiotion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That Mr. J. P. McAuliffe, local meteoroligist, be written a letter of thanks for his assistance in offering testimony in the case of City of Corpus Christi vs. Corpus i Christi. National Bank. Notion by Ivareur, seconded by Williams and carried- That the payment of X50.00 to Col. ,S. F,. Crecelius for ser- vices rendered in the investigation and testimony in the case of City of Corpus Christi vs. Corpus Christi Nations Bank be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the Mayor's nomination and re-appointanent of G. 0. G and R. 0. Cawker as Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Corpus Christi for two year terms be- ginning April 4.. be ratified. ?potion by Mireur, s econded by Moffett and carried: a That Eugenia Maude Morse be employed temporarily as draftsman in the City Zoning & Planning Commission at the rate of X1.20 per hour, effective March 24, Motion by Williams, seconded by 11ireur and carried: Thal the final estimate of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of 3615.38 for the installation of the traffic signalling system and X298.61 for repgirs to the lighting system at the airport be authorized. Motion by ki.reur, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the Eggineering Department be authorized to issue ja permi to Ben G. New, Jr., for the construction of a duplex on a lot located at the intersection of Santa Fe and Alta Plaza (Gulf Breeze Annex Addition). An Orda,nance was read as follows; . AN ARDINANCE 1 7 $ � AL'1ENDIhG THE GENERAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MM CITY OF CORPUS CH16S^t I, TEXAS, ON JULY 31, 1944, BY PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR HOSPITAL OPERATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,028.00, AND Ali INCRrIASE IN THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE HLMIANE DEP1 TI,MNT IN THE SUM OF $12,000.00, AND DECLARING AN EI I RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Ce McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co re C au ghan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye B. G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINAITCE 1 7 ? 5 AUTHORIZING VTD DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COPPUS CHRISTI WRITTEN PERMISSION TO LESSEE TO ASSIGN, PLEDGE AND MORTGAGE THE LEASE AGREEIENT ENTERED ZNTO BEViTEEN THE PITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES, A PART- NER SHIP, COMPOSED OF CARL SMITH, GLEN KRETSINGER, VT. TN. WILKINSON AND L. M. CURRY, Old JANUt�RY 2, 1945, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. F. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Ed, P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye r Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the application of Ben H. Livingston for an addition to a bedroom in an existing apartment building be approved subject to final ep proval of the City Zoning & Plan- ning Commission. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the Mayor be authorized to execute an application to the Federal Works Agency for a maintenance and operation grant in the amount of $3,x.61.92 representing the deficit in the operation of the Oso Sewage System. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Williams and carried: plain wire at a cost of $319.32 be authorized. That the purchase of 500 fto of insulated and 500 ft* of Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of ?5 water meters from the Badger Meter Company, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a quantity of tile fittings for the Sewer Department at a cost of $185.00 be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur and carriedr That the expenses of Clyde R. Simpson to attending a meeting of the War Production Board in San Antonio at an estimated $15.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i ATTEST - "/ City Secretary REGULAR MEETING April 3, 19+5 5:00 P. M. No meeting on account of lack of quorum (Election Day). SPECIAL MEETING April 4, 1945 4:00 P. M. Members Prevent: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffett. Report of the Fire Department for the month of March was presented and ordered filed. Motion by Williams, secondedby Segrest and carried: That Estimate No. 3 of John W. Phillips in the an ount of 0805.45 for construction of the fire station at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc., Inc., in the amount of $765.38 for labor, material and equipment for construction of bridges, etc., at the municipal golf course be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the estimate of dyers & Noyes, consulting engineers, in the amount of 0700.94 for engineering for engineering services on the foregoing project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett and carried- That Pedro Hernandez and Lester Sanders be employed as firemen at a salary of $155 and $165.00 per month, respectively, effective March 29. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDIN.P TCE I Z I7 AUTHCRIZ12TG JUM DIREPTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A IEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BL701EEN THE CITY OF OMPUS CHRISTI ANDM&STON NIXON, LON C. HILL, ROBERT T. WILSON, MEREDITH QUEEN, HERBERT S. LMREY, GEORGE H. JONES, LESLIE WOLFORD, SNd BRASLAU AND AUBREY DAL'Y, TRUSTEES, FOR AND IN BEHALF OI' THE LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION ERNEST GREGG POST NO. 81 AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL 12N'S POST NO. 248, TEASING CERTAIN CITY 04tiNED PROPERTY FOR AN AL9ERICAN LEGION PLACEMENT CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule.was suspended by the following vote% A. C. McCaz Shan Aye Jos. Mireur AyeV Ed. p. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye A letter from City Engineer McCormick was read recommending the granting of a franchise to the Texas & New Orleans Railway Company for the construction of arailroad spur track across Oso Street at the intersection of t Palo Alto andOso Streets. The matter was referrgd to the Legal Department for the preparation of the franchise. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of 5,000 ft. of 2 inch steel pipe be authorized. 4 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the wrapping of 5,000 ft. of 2 inch steel pipe be authorized. 0 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Moffett and c arried: That the purchase of two tares for the Garage Department from the Dickson Tire Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, secondedby Segrest and carried: That thepurchase of a quantity of electrical material for the Calallen Water Department at an approximate cost of$700.00 be authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Mireur and carrieds That it be suggested to the TexasDefense Guard that one member of their organization be designated to confer with the architects and the Engineering Department with reference to alterations to the plans in the construction ofthe Armory Building. There being no further business, the meeting adjoarned. IaYCR ATTEST: l City"ecre ary 14 SPECIAL MEETING April 7, 1915 11:00 A. Me Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Moffett and Williams and Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson. Motion by Moffett and seconded by Williams and carried: That the second and final estimate of the Cline Electric Company in the amount of $595.00 for services rendered in the Sewer Department be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett, and carried that the bill of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of $219.99 for labor and material in the repair and remodelling of the police and fire radio station be approved and pay- ` ment authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Williams, and carried, that payment of $1,000 be made to George G. Ehrenborg Com- pany on the contract for the appraisement of property in the newly annexed territory to the City be authorized* on by Moffett, seconded by Williams and carried that the purchase of 1,000 yards of shell be authorized* ion by Williams, seconded by Moffett, and carrieds That the bill of John D. McCall in the amount of $3,750.00 or services rendered in connection with the issuance of $1,500.000.00 seawall and breakwater bonds, Series 1944, approved and payment authorizede ere being no further business the meeting adjourned. r ATTEST Mayor SPECIAL MEETING April 9, 1945 10:00 As Mo Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Moffett, Segrest, and Williams and Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson and City Engineer A. McCormick. Mayor McCaughan announced the purpose of the meeting was to give the interested property owners an opportunity to be heard in the proposel of certain streets within the City. Closing of Topeka Street between Harrison and Chamberlain Streets, Reverend C. R. Mullen, representing the owners of the property, stated the purpose of the 11 requested closing was that it would permit the utilization of the property in accordance with their proposed plans# of future development. One objection was made as follows: Mrs Lewis Sholl: "I own property in the 3000 block. I am not making an objection or protest but since there are considerations to be made by the Church would it not be advis- able to let the property owners know of these,Eonsiderations and let them study them? I have talked to the owners -- some are indifferent and others do not want the street closed." Mr. McCaughan: "If no dUeadons are voiced by property owners in that they did not appear at this hearing the present City Council should not leave to the next City Council the deciding of this closing. That is my personal opinion." Mr. Sholl: "I do not desire to protest but do feel that in fairness we should give the pro- perty owners an explanation either thru the paper or by letter•" Mrs McCaughan + and Mr. Thompson: "Notice has been given to all property owners affected and the papers have carried notice of the hearing as required by laws City wide notes have been published." Mr. Sholl: "Since I do not feel that I am hurt by the closing I will not protest and since - the other property owners did not object sufficiently to appear at this meeting, I will not appear for them." Motion made by Moffett and seconded by Mireur and carried that the hearing be closed with reference to this particular street and that said street be closed subject to the property owners coveying 20 feet off the north and south portion of Lots 709 and 809, Port Aransas Cliffs Addition and 10 feet off the east part of said property to provide for widening of said streets and also the conveyance of the necessary rights-of-way for the opening from Breezeway to Austin. (2) Messrs. H. M. Carroll and L. H. Gross, trustees for a 13.93 4cre tract of land in the Port Aransas Cliffs Addition requested that the part of blocks 21, 121, 221, 122, and 222, with the intervening streets, drives, and avenues, be closed in order to provide for a more desirable development of the property. One objection was made as follows: Mr* Sammons: "I want to know if the line this side of Ocean Drive encroaches on my property -- I would like to have the street closing put off since I was not notified. I saw the notice in yesterdays' paper. I bougnt the property from Tom Graham and have always planned what I wanted to do with its I have Block A of South portion, from Cuthridge Corner to Dr. Davidson's corners I want to be sure this closing does not touch my property." Mr. Gross. "Vire are leaving it entirely alone and if you will look at this map you will see that. Von Blucher did not show the numbers of the surrounding stuff nor the names of the owners but I do know that we sold this piece of land to Tom Graham and this is what you must have bought from him*" Mr. Sammons: "We had a little project of a super -highway out there and I don't want anything else like that." Mrs Gross: "You bought that property but this does not dedicate or touch that* It is only intended to dedicate Ocean Drive as actually improved." We Sammons: "If you are using the Doctor's corner that is all right. You can sell it for any- thing you want too" Motion by Segrest and seconded by Williams and carried that the meeting be adjourned with reference to the final closing of the aforementioned streets until 10 A. M. on April 10. Commissioners Mireur and Moffett were excused from the meetings An Ordinance was read as follows: 1748 "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LOTS THREE (3) AND FOM (4) IN BLOCK (4), HIGHLAND ESTATES ADDITION, BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO JA1JES L. LOUA+1 AND ELIZABETH TRUZZ LOMMAN, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A DEED TO JkTY S L. LO`TW AND ELISABETH b FORMANCE OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The vote was as follows for suspending the Charter rule: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Be G. Moffett Absent RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING April 10, 1945 10:00 A. M. Umbers Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, and Williams. An ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE n I o CLOSING A PART OF BLACKS NUMBERED TWENTY-ONE (21), ONE HUNDRED TMTY-CNE (121) AND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (221) AND ALL OF BLACKS NUMBERED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -TYPO (122) AND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY- TWO (222), WITH INTERVENING STREETS, DRIVES AND AVENUES, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WITHIN AND PARTLY OUTSIDE OF THE DESCRIBED BOUNDARY LINES OF A CER- TAIN 13.93 ACRE TRACT IN ORIGINAL PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, AND ORIGINAL SEASIDE CAMP MEETING GROUNDS SUBDIVISION, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN MMGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye Ed. P. Williams Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Be G. Moffett Aye Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carrieds That L. H. Cardwell and W. E. Dolan be employed in the Fire Department for the duration of the emergency at salaries of $165.00 and $155.00 per month respectively, effective April 5, 1945• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Moffett and carried that Alex Hamauei be employed as a meter reader at a salary of $120.00 per month, effective April 5: and Samuel V. Diaz be employed as a pipe fitter -truck driver in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $5.20 per day, effective April 5, 1945• Motion by Moffett, seconded by Segrest and carried that the bill of Brown & Root, Incorporated, in the amount of i $29.47 for furnishing an operator for a maintainer be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett, and carried, that upon recommendation of the City Attorney L. R. Bowen be paid $199.00 for nurse and medical expense incurred by him as a result of a heart attack occasioned by the Hendrick Building Fire on February 27, 1945• Motion by Williams, seconded by Moffett, and carried: That the purchase of 75 iron channel traffic buttons beauthorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mireur, and carried= That the minutes from March 27 to date be approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: -- "/ /Ir�/ , - City Secretary REGULAR MEETING April 10, 1945 5:00 p. m. I,AYOR Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Williams, Segrest and Moffet; City Attorney Hodge Thompson, City Engineer, A. McCormick, and Chief of Police, Roy Klett. Also present were Mayor -Elect Roy Self, Commissioners -Elect Raymond Rambo, B. G. Moffett, Neal Marriott, and N. Co Beck. 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Moffet, N. C. Beck, and Neal Be Marriott were duly elected commissioners for the ensuing two years. Motion by Williams, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the surety bonds of the newly elected City officials be approved. County Judge, Joe D. Browning, administered the oaths of office and retiring Mayor McCaughan presented Mayor Roy Self with the gavel and wished him and his council every success during their administration. Mayor Self and each of the commissioners expressed thanks to the audience and to the citizens of Corpus Christi for the confidence expressed in their election and solicited their cooperation for the welfare of the City of Corpus Christi. Mayor Self declared a brief recess. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Rambo, and carried: That Be G. Moffett be designated as Commissioner of Streets and Parks Department. 0 Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck, and carried: That Neal Be Marriott be designated as Commissioner of the Public Service Department. Motion by Rambo, seconded by Moffett, and carried: That N. Co Beck be designated as Commissioner of the Public Safety Department. Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett, and carried: That Raymond R. Rambo be designated as Commissioner of the Finance Department. Motion by Mayor Self and seconded by Marriott and carried: That Commissioner Moffett be designated as Mayor pro tem. Motion by Mayor Self and seconded by Beck and unanimously carried: That Jack Spear be appointed as City Secretary and Tax Assessor and Collector at the salary authorized for his predecessor. Motion by Marriott and seconded by Mayor Self and carried. That the Board of Adjustment be requested to recomend someone to fill the position on said Board vacated by Dr. George West Deil. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Self, and carried: That the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution of thanks to T. Ray Bring, who resigned, for his long and faithful service as City Secretary and Tax Assessor and Collector. Motion by Mayor Self and seconded by Rambo, and carried: That the Council convene in special session at 4 p. m. on April 12. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Beck, and carried: That T. Ray Kring be requested to continue in his present capacity for the same compensation to acquaint his successor with the duties�of the office. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 12, 1945 4:00 p. m. Members presents Mayor Self, Commissioners Rambo, Marriott, Beck and Moffett, City Attorney, Thompson, Chief o of Police, Klett. IlMotion by Moffett, seconded by Beck, and carried: That the interest on special assessment for the improvement of Thirteenth Street, said property being described as one hundred and fifty feet fronting on the west side of Thirteenth Street, designated as lot one, block thirty-two Central Wharf and Warehouse Addition be waived 292 account of property being owned by the Beth El Cemetery Association, a non-profit organization, and they are paying the remaining unpaid balance approximately seven years before maturity. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett, and carried: That the parking insignias (courtesy parking privileges) be redesigned and reissued for a two year period effective May 1st. L Motion by Moffett, seconded by Mariott, and carried: That the issuance of parking insignias (courtesy parking privileges) be hereafter handled by the police commissioner at his discretion. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett, and carrieds That the expenses of assistant City Engineer, Stirman, and City Attorney, Thompson, to Austin relative to riparian rights of the property in regard to the seawall improvement project be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Rambo, and carrieds That Mrs. Louisa Pearson be employed as secretary to the Mayor, salary X250.00 per month be effective April 13th. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Rambo, and carrieds That the City Council go on record as favoring a bill pending in the legislature regarding the operation of driverless cars within incooperated cities. I The application of the C. C. Cab Company for the use of the south side of the Six -Points park as a cab stand be referred to the legal department for recommendation. A resolution was read as follows: A RESOLUTION I '7 9 I EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE WORK DONE AND EFFORT EX- PENDED BY T. RAY KRING, AS CITY SECRETARY AND TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. The foregoing Resolution was passed and signed as follows (Signed) Roy L. Self it R. R. Rambo it N. C. Beck 0 " N. Be Marriott 0 of Be G. Moffett Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck, and carried: That the Co C. Kennel Club be granted permission to use the Lawrence Street "T" Head for a dog show to be held April 29th. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck, and carried: That the purchase of one car load of asphalt pre -mix be I authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck, and carried: That the purchase of a car load of RC2 oil be authorized. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Rambo, and carried: That the purchase of six car loads of trap -rock be authorized. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Rambo, and carried: That the purchase of a sanborn map for the city zoning and planning commission at a cost of $135.00 be authorized. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Beck, and carried: That the expenses of additional policeman of $10.00 for attending traffic school in Austin April 16th. - 21sto inclusive be authorized. The expenses of one policeman a having been previously authorized. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Rambo, and carrieds That the meeting be adjourned and that the city offices be closed April 13tho in respect and in honor of the late President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and that the Mayor be authorized to issue an appropriate proclamation. A PROCLAMATION OF A DAY OF MOURNING AND RESPECT IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WHO PASSED AWAY April 12, 1945• TEIEREAS, Death, who knocks with equal hand at the cottage door and castle hall, has been about his appointed calling and the Monarch of the Tomb has turned his remorseless dart against the leader of the American People; and, 293 VfliEREAS, On April 12, 1915, at 3:55 P. M., Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, suddenly passed away and the entire nation has been saddened by his passing, and the rest of the civilized world will mourn on hearing the news that the great leader, not only of the United States, but of the World has gone to his reward; and, WHEREAS, Franklin D. Roosevelt has led the United States for the past twelve years through times that have been trying to the souls and hearts of men, and has by his faithful example of courage and humility during such trying times given strength and hope to his people, and has by his courageous leadership guided the Ship of State through the perilous trials that have beset it during his tenure of office; and, k WHEREAS, It is right, fitting and proper that the City of Corpus Christi and all of its citizens shall join with the rest of the world in paying the honor and respect that is due the fallen leader of our people and the world; therefore, I, ROY L. SELF, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERAS, by virtue of the authority of my office, and the resolution duly passed by the City Council of Corpus Christi on April 12, 1915, do proclaim that Friday, April 13. 1945, shall be observed by the citizens of Corpus Christi as a day of mourning and respect for our dead president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and that all citizens shall observe said day with the reverence that is due him and with prayer, and that all city offices shall be closed in honor and respect and I request that all others loin in paying respect to the memory of our great leader. d) Roy L. Self of the City of Corpus C ri Done this 12t11 day of April, 1915, at office, Corpus Christi Tra�rnn ATTEST: City Secretary L r REGULAR MEETING April 17, 1945 5:00 p. m. Members presents Mayor Self, Commissioners Marriott, Beck and Moffett, Chief of Police Klett, City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That plumber's bonds of Dave Bernstein and M. R. Ray d/b/a A. Be C. Plumbing Company be approved. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That W. W. Saunders be employed as a night watchman in the Gas Department at a salary of $100.00 per month effective March 28, 191.1.5. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the City Engineer for the City of Corpus Christi be hereby directed to prepare and file with the City Council an estimate of the cost of the improvement of the E following portion of Ayres Street, to -wits Ayres Street from the east property line of 12th Street to the west property line of Santa Fe Street, t based upon the contract heretofore awarded to Brown & Root, Ino. for such improvements, together with a list of I the property abutting upon said streets and the apparent owners thereof, all as required by the City Charter and laws governing construction of said improvements. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That the City Engineer of the City of Corpus Christi be-herM37— t .e directed to prepare and file with the City Council an estimate of the cost for the improvement of Morgan Street, Kokernot Avenue, and Baylor Avenue, to -wit: Morgan Street from the west property line of 19th Street to the east property line of Port Avenue; Kokernot Avenue from the north property line of Morgan Avenue to the south property 294 line of Memorial Hospital Blvd.; Baylor Avenue, from the north property line of Morgan Avenue to the south property line of Memorial Hospital Blvd., based upon the contract heretofore awarded to Brown & Root, Inc• for such improvement, together with a list of the R property abutting upon said streets and the apparent owners thereof, all as required by the City Charter and laws governing construction of said improvements. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the City Engineer for the City of Corpus Christi be hereby directed to prepare and file with the City Council an estimate of the cost of improvement of Lipan Street, to -wits Lipan Street from the west property line of Tancahua Street to east property line of Brownlee Blvd., based upon the contract heretofore awarded to Brown & Root, Inc. for such improvements, together with a list of the property abutting upon said streets and the apparent owners thereof, all as,required by the City Charter and laws governing construction of said improvements. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That the reports of the City Engineer for the improvement of Ayres Street from the east property line of 12th Street to the west property line of Santa Fe Street; Morgan Street from the mst property line of 19th Street to the east property line of Port Avenue; Kokernot Avenue from the north property line of Morgan Avenue to the south property line of Memorial Hospital Blvd.; Baylor Avenue from the north property line of Morgan Avenue to the south property line of Memorial Hospital Blvd.; and Lipan Street from the gest property line of Tancahua Street to the east property line of Brownlee Blvd. be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare ordinances of approval and to set a date for a public hearing on the respective streets* Notion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That a surety bond of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Speer as City Secretary - Tax Assessor and Collector in the amount of $5000.00 be approved. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the salary of Mrs. Elda Malmstrom, secretary to the Zoning and Planning Commission staff, be increased from $125.00 to $135.00 per month effective April 16th. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carrieds That Harold George Thompson be employed as a junior draftsman on the staff of the Zoning and Planning Commission at a salary of $150.00 per month. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carrieds That Mrs. C. R. Eddins be employed as secretary in the City Secretary's Office at a salary of $175.00 per month effective April 16th. Motion. by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the appointment of the following members as members of the Charter Commission for the purpose of revising, and/or, drafting a new City Charter providing for a City Manager form of goverment be ratified. J. A. C. Baker W. C. Robertson James Young, Jr. Leslie Wasserman Earl Calloway Robert Sorrell L. M. Fischer Frank Harrison John A. Ferris C. 0. Hamlin William Windle Gabe Lozano E. E. Mireles George Jones Bob McCracken Yrs. Armstrong Price Jack Bonner, Sr. Howell Ward Edward Linkenhoger Almer Stewart Robert Sallee Bob Swantner Juan Gonzalez Williard Perkins Mrs, C. E. Taylor Lee Scott Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the appointment of Leslie Wasserman as Chairman of the Charter Commission be confirmed. Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the surplus revenue in the forth coming scrap paper drive in the City be given to the American Legion (the revenue over and above the actual cost of the collection)* Motion by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carrieds That the purchase of two hundred meter boxes from the Gulf Star Foundry be authorized* Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That bill of J. W. Birmingham in the amount of $327.77 for repairing and water proofing of the warehouse be approved and authorized. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carrieds That repair to the Savage Lane Pump at the cost of $425.00 be authorized. 295 Motion by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of J. T. Casas in the amount of $117.00 for unloading of chemicals at the Calallen plant be approved. Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the gassing of several buildings in connection with the typhus control project at a cost of $138.F0 be authorized. Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Joe Garza be notified to terminate his contract, dated April 14, 1943, to the City for the collection of garbage upon two weeks notice. There being no further business, meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City cretary SPECIAL MEETING April 19, 1945 10:00 a. m. Members present: Mayor Self, Commissioners Marriott, Rambo and Beck. Motion by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the City pay to the State of Texas the sum of $10,000.00 for a deed to mineral rights of the Bayfront property in order that titles to the property may be cleared of any clouds and that development may proceed unhampered and the further covenant that the State will prohibit the the drilling of wells in the Corpus Christi Bay. There being no further business, meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Ca.&Y Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 23, 1945 4:00 p. m. Members presents Mayor Self, Commissioners Marriott, Moffett, Beck and Rambo, City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer McCormick. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and unanimously carried: That the following ipetition^ be adopted and 11dispatched to the Texas delegation in Congress#, "Fellow Texans: In this momentous hour, as we pay tribute in our hearts to our late, great President and pledge allegiance to our new national leader, President Truman, let us recognize anew our responsibilities of citizenship. "Texas and the World" is a phrase that takes on a new meaning. Our statesmen, and especially our Senator Tom Connally, as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will bear a heavy burden in international relations as his group labors toward a Peace that shall be lasting. People of Texas, We humbly and sincerely bespeak your unstinting help and prayers for our able Statesmen and especially for our Senator Connally." Motion by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the transfer of $1000.00 from No. 109 sewer fund to Pdo. 119 Oso Sewer fund to be returned to said fund when funds are available from an M. & 0o grant from the federal government. Motion by Yarriotts seconded by Rambo and carrieds That the motion previously made on Thursday, April 19, relative to the payment of the sum of $10,000.00 to the State of Texas to secure the passage of an Act, said Act being H. B,. 492, introduced by Lon Messer into the Legislature of the State of Texas, be amended so as to provide that the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi authorize and empower Hodge Thompson, Acting City Attorney; L• H. Cross; and Marry Stirman, in Austin for the purpose of securing the approval of the Committee on Public Lands in the House of Representatives of the State of Texas of said bill to offer to the State of Texas the sum of ;108000 cash in return for a grant from the State of Texas for all of that filled in land landward behind the seawall and easterly of the shoreline of Corpus Christi Bay for public purposes and ratifying all exchanges, sales and con- veyances hitherto made by the City of Corpus Christi of property within that area; providing that all future ex- changes of the property that has been platted into lots or tracts f or private ownership are authorized and con- firmed; and that all mines and minerals and mineral rights in the above described land be reserved to the State under the portion of the area above described which has been laid out for use for public purposes such as streets, drives, parks, and boulevards and that all other minerals and mineral rights are relinquished to the City of Corpus Christi and its assigns. An ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE I t ,9 2 - ADOPTING ADOPTING AND APPROVING "A MAP OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES ,COUNTY, TEXAS, SHOVING LANDS RECLAINED BY THE BAY FRONT PROTECTION WORK AT THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, (THE BAY FRONT PLAN OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS)" HERETOFORE PREPARED BY THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE CF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON THE BASIS OF SURVEYS HERETOFORE MADE BY SAID OFFICE; PROVIDING SAID MAP MAY BE DESIG- NATED BY THE SHORTENED FORM OF ITS NAME, TO -WIT: "THE BAY FRONT PLAN OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS"; DIRECTING THAT SAID MAP SHALL BE FILED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY SEC- RETARY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PROPERLY CERTIFY SAID MAP FOR SUCH FILING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Roy L, Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye Motion by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of six power lawn mowers for the various departments of the City costing approximately $80.00 each be authorized* Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That the purchase of one hundred and fifteen yards of shell from Heldenfels Brothers for the municipal golf course be authorized. The matter of City employees holding and doing other work other than involving employment with the City was dis- cussed at length and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting this practise. The Mayor announced that several appointments were to be made to fill the changes in personnel and vacancies on several boards. 297 Commissioner Marriott expressed his desire that action be deferred for further consideration and discussion and that he desired to be excused at this time because of an appointment with the Doctor. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That the aforementioned matters be taken up and disposed of at this meeting. Motion by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the nomination of the Mayor of A. E. Hinman, J. A. Co Baker and C. 0. Hamlin and the reappointment of W. Be Ray and Leroy Lain as members of the Board of Adgustment be ratified. Motion by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried= That the nomination of the Mayor of A. L. Sears, Frank Harrison and Frank Liggett as members of the Board of Equalization for the current year for the compensation of $1000.00 be ratified. Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried; Rambo ]Toting.nay, (Mayor voting aye): That the Police R Commissioner request the resignation of Roy Klett as Chief of Police and that L. Co Smith be appointed to the position at the salary of the present Chief effective May 1st* Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the nomination of Joe P. Hatchitt as Judge of Corporation Court replacing Atlee McCampbell at the present salary be approved. Y There being no further business, the meeting adjourned• ATTEST: City cretary REGLTLAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1945 5:00 p. m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Commissioners Moffett, Marriott, Rambo and Beck, City Attorney Hodge Thompson. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That Gas Fitter's Bond and Plumber's Bond and Drain Layer's Bond of Joe A. Garza d,,b/a Nu Way Plumbing Company be approved, MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That Jesus R. Suarez and Joe R. Hlavinka be employed temporarily as firemen at a salary of $155.00 per month effective April 20th, 19459 MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the bill of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of 054*R9 for work done at the Oso Golf Club for laying and backfilling concrete pipe be approved. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds (Marriott not voting) That the contract offered by the Corpus Christi Press, as lowest bidder, for publication of city legal advertising for the coming year be accepted* MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the matter of a request of the C. Co Cab Company for a location of a taxicab stand at the south side of the triangle at Six Points be postponed until further information justifying action can be presented to the Council* MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the wage scale of airport laborers raised from thirty-five cents to fifty cents per hour be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the low bid of Corpus Christi Sheet Metal Company of $193.10 for re -roofing of the residence of Ed Juelg, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course manager, be accepted. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carrieds That the bill of $313.50 due C. E. Burns for work done on the gas rehabilitation program be approved. There being no further business, meeting adjourned* ATTEST: Ci y Secretary Mayor SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 27s 1945 4:00 P. m. METIQERS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Commissioners Marriott, Moffett, Rambo and Beck, City Attorney Hodge Thompson and City Engineer McCormick. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the City Council recognize the need for additional supply- of water to Rodd, Cuddihy and Cabaniss Fields and that the contract purposed by the Nueces Naval Base 'Tater Supply Corporation be submitted to the City Council for acceptance or rejection. • t MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried; That the bill of Hargis -Jones for $100.00 for exchange of motor and premium for new block instead of rebored block for equipment i�910 be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of 3600 gallons of road oil @ $ .032 per gallon from the Texas Star Oil Company for the Street Department be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City SecretAry REGULAR METING MAY 1, 1945 5:00 p. m. 11 MMSERS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Commissioners Moffett, Marriott, Rambo and Beck, City Attorney Hodge Thompson. An Ordinance was read as gllows: AN ORDINANCE 1,796 ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF THE CORPUS CHRISIT PRESS, SUBMITTED BY FRANK Be HARRISON, PUBLISHER, TO PUBLISH ALL LEGAL NOTICES, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE PUBLISHED AT THE TERMS SET FORTH THEREIN; DESIGNATING THE CORPUS CHRISTI PRESS THE OFFICIAL NMITSPAPER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN ELERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Roy L. Self B. G. Moffett R. R. Rambo • N. Co Beck N. Be Marriott • Aye Aye t Aye Lo Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote:` Roy L. Self Aye MR] R Be G: Moffett Aye ' R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye ' N. Be Marriott Aye MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the rule of reading the following Ordinance be suspended. AN ORDINANCE 0 9 y DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN REGARD TO EMPLOYEES OF THE CITYs PROVIDING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES OF TTM CITY, UNLESS OTHER- WISE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED, SHALL BE FULL-TIMJE EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING THAT NO FULL-TI1Z EMPLOY=S OF THE CITY SHALL MRK LESS THAN' FORTY-FOUR (I4) HOURS PER WEEK; PROVIDING THAT NO EMPLOYEES SHALL BE ABSENT FROM WORK DURING WORK HOURS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS THERETO; PROVIDING THAT ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND FOREMEN SHALL IMMEDIATELY REPORT IN WRITING ANY VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE NAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISZt; PROVIDING THAT ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ORDI- NANCE SHALL BE CAUSE FOR REMOVAL OR DISCHARGE, AND DECLARING AN EIMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Roy L. Self Be G. Moffett R. R. Rambo N. Co Beck N. Be Marriott Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Roy L. Self P Be e G. Moffett R. R. Rambo N. e c Co Beck N. Be Marriott MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: Court in the amount of $1000.00 be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried.- increased arried; Aye Y Aye Aye 4 .Le Aye That a bond of Joe P. Hatchitt as Judge of Corporation That the salary of Fred Haas, City Building Inspector, be increased to $225.00 per month effective May 1, 1945• C MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Beck and carrieds That the matter of dispensing with the services of one of the Plumbing Inspectors be tabled until the next meeting. 6 MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carrieds Health Department be authorized. That the temporary employment of a contact woman for the MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That Jose Reyes be employed as assistant maintenance man at the salary of 085.00 per month, effective April 16, 19459 Q MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the request of Frank D. Quinn, Executive Director, r Texas State Parks Board, for the collection of a fee for fishing on Lake Corpus Christi be postponed until the e next meeting of the Council. E MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the invoice of John W. Phillips, General Contractor, in the amount of $5,618.25, estimate A, for work done on the Fire Station at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Blvdo be approved. e It MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That Mrs. Olivia Garrison be employed as application clerk in the Water & Gas Department at a salary of $100.00 per month effective Ma.y 10 1945. t MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carrieds That Athalia Britton be employed as file clerk in the Water 300 & Gas Department at a salary of $100,00 per month effective May 1, 191x.5. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That J. H, Nichols be employed as a fireman at a salary of $155.00 per month effeartave May 1, 1915• MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That J, D, Erskine be employed as a fireman at a salary of $155,00 per month effective May 1, 19459 MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That T. M. O'Rear be employed as a fireman at a salary of $155.00 per month effective May 1, 191+5, MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That C. A. Ordner be employed as a fireman at a salary of $155,00 per month effective May 1, 1945• MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That T. C. Edge be employed as a fireman at a salary of $155,00 per month effective May 10 191.5, MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Joe M, Casares be employed as a fireman at the salary of $155.00 per month effective May 1, 1945• MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Lloyd Hicks be employed as a fireman at a salary of $155900 per month effective May 1, 19159 MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That an ordinance be adopted extending the date for automobile wrecking yards from August 1, 1943 to February 1, 1946, and the date for trailer camps from February 1, 1945 to February 1, 1946. ` MOTION by Uhrriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That an allowance of $300,00 to be paid to the Bay Front Improvement Committee for the purpose of covering expenses incurred in connection with the planning and development of the bay front property be approved• MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the application of Kathefine Stillman for a ninety day leave of absence from the Water and Gas Department be approved* MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Vn1a Boyd, secretary in the Water & Gas Department,be increased from $13040 per month to $150900 per month. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the salary of E. M. Olstrom, Chief Clerk in the Water & Gas Department, be increased from $13040 per month to $150.00 per month. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried: That the salary of Co Me Bardwell, watchman, be increased from $110,00 per month to $125,00 per month. MOTION by Mrr3.ott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Mrs, A. M, Cunningham; Chemist "& Secretary in the Water & Gas Department at the Calallen Plant, be increased from $135.00 per month to $150900 per month. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the salary of Lucille Pompa, Clerk in' the Water & Gas Department, be increased from $100.00 per month to $125,00 per month. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the salary of Mrs. Maggie Summons, Office Manager in the Water & Gas Department, be increased from 0225,00 per month to $240*00 per months ` MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the salary of Annie Shaw, Assistant Manager in the office of the Water & Gas Department, be increased from $200.00 per month to 0215.00 per month. MOTIOPJ by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried; That the salary of Dorothy Worrell, Cashier in the Water and Gas Department, be increased from $lLpoOO per month to $150,00 per month, ` MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the salary of Helen Lee, secretary in the Water & Gas Department, be increased from $15040 per month to 0170900 per month, MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the salary of William Lidwell, Collector in the Water & Gas Department, be increased from $165,00 per month to 0180000 per month. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the salary of Bobby Gravett, Water & Gas Dep&rtment employee, be increased from $85,00 per month to $100,00 per month. ` MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the salary of Elizabeth Rustad be increased from $95,00 RICH per month to $110.00 per month. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the range of salaries for the following job classifications in the Sewer Department be approvedr 1 Chemist -----------------$200 to 250 per month 2 Foremen ------------------W5 to 200 per month 7 Operators ----------------$$160 to 185 per month 1 Painter -----------------$160 to 185 per month 1 Carpenter ---------------0160 to 185 per month 1 Clerk -------------------100 to 125 per month 2 Gang Pushers ------------- $ e60 to 75X per hour Labor --------------------- 50¢ to 672 per hour MOTION by Mrriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the salary of John Cunningham, City Water Superintendent, be increased from $375.00 per month to $450900 per month and the monthly car allowance of $100.00 per month be discontinued. POTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That gas bill of Republic Natural Gas Company, covering period from March 21, 1915 to April 20, 19450 in the as bunt of $10,055932 be approved• it* Rambo reported that the City had been delivering some City employee's checks to Loan Companys for deduction of loans made to City employees. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Beck and carried: That the practise of assigning City employee's salary checks to Loan Companys be abandoned. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of one Worthington five gang mower for the Golf Course at the cost of $745900 be approved• MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of seventy-five gas meters @ $11.75 each from the Pittsburgh Equitable Company be authorized. R MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of two hundred one -inch house (gas) regulators be authorized• MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the resignation of Ce R. Simpson, Purchasing Agent, effective May 10, 1945 be accepted and that the City Secretary be directed to prepare &letter of appreciation to bar. Simpson for his years of faithful service• MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carrieds That Claud McGregor be employed as Purchasing Agent at the same salaryprevailing and employment to become effective immediately. 0 MOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That salary for Roy Klett, former Police Chief, for a ten day vacation due in 1914 and which was not taken and for a fifteen day vacation to which he is entitled for the year 1945 be approved• RCTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the employment of Be Se Stockard as Clerk of Corporation Court on a temporary basis at the same salary prevailing and to become effective immediately be approved. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That Paul Co Marion be asked to terminate his verv-ices4as Clerk of Corporation Court immediately and that he be paid two week's salary There being no further business, meeting adjourned. ATTEST& Cit ecretary 302 REGULAR. MEETING MAY 8, 19+5 5:00 p. m. AMBERS PRESEA1Ts Mayor Self, Commissioners Moffett, Marriott, Rambo and Beck. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of wrapping for 5000 feet of one -inch pipe from the Pipe Lane Supply 8ompany for the warehouse be authorized and that the Pipe Line Supply Company be authorized to do the work. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of two meters at a cost of X8.00 from ,the Foxborough Company of Vouston, Texas for the Seger Department be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of a stock of uniforms from John A. Ferris for the sum of $?95.25 for the Traffic Department be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the purchase of a 1000 pounds of telephone wire from the C. C. Electric Cmpany at tae cost of 4209:60 be approved. t. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of ten thousand gallons of road oil from the Texas Company be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the invoice of J. W. Birmingham Company in the amount of q. $104.50 for reroofing of the city paint shop be approved for payment. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of a street sweeper originally authorized March 16, 19L4* and purchase order number being fll20-C, dated.March 27, 1%4j. be re -authorized or approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the advertising for bads for three-month contracts to supply gasoline for the City, and instructing the Tax Assessor -Collector to furnish the Purchasing Agent with a list of oompanys paying City Taxes so that consideration can be given them on that basis, be approved. 1. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of the following six special officers et a salary of $165.00 per month and effective May 7, 1945 be approved: R. F. Ryan, Lonnie D. Eastmade, S. Me Ward, Be A. Bennett, Juan Puente, and A. M. Pequeno. S MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the employment of a part -tame Dentist, upon recommendation of Dr. R. S. Lloyd, contingent upon the County paying one-half of the salary, be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Claude McGregor be approved as Local Property Officer of Office of CivaliaA Defense and City Mileage Administrator for the purpose of approving applications of city employees for gasoline. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the increase, ,as reoo:mnended by Dr. Lloyd, for car allowance from $10.00 to $15.00 per month for Avo Leona Musgrove in connection with venereal disease work be t approved as effective May 1, 19:45. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and earrieds That statement in the amount of $35.00 for advertisement for Corpus Christi Water and Gas Department in Lion's Club Minstrel be approved. f. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the request of Fare Chief Brinkley for $15.00 be approved for fees for three firemen to be sent to the State Fireman Convention at Waco, Texas, June 12, 1945. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carrieds That the invoice of Brown & Root, Inoe in the amount of $1583.250 estimate f9s for work done and material furnished on the construction of the Settling Basin at Calallen, under their contract dated August 11, 1914,p be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the invoice of Myers and Noyes in the amount of $79.16, 5% fee on work of Brown & Root, Ina. for work done on the construction of the Settling Basin at Calallen, be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Book and carried: That the requests o� the Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company and Texas Mexican Railway Company retarding franchises to build spur tracks across Oso Street at the intersection of Palo Alto and Oso Streets and one across Fort Avenue be referred to the City Engineer for further investa MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried (Beck not voting): That the correspondence relating to the 303 resignation of L McCormick as City Engineer be recorded in the minutes, and the matter be postponed until the Mayor's reasons for asking the removal are stated in writing. may 3# 1915 Mrs Roy Self, Mayor And City Commissioners City of Corpus Christi, Texas Geatlemens As per the verbal request of Mayor Self, I herewith submit to you my resignation as City Engineer, effective this date or as soon thereafter as council action coa be takene The charter of the City provides that I shall be fur- nished a receipt in duplicate for all records, plans, maps, etc* that were in my charge; one of these receipts to be furnished the Comptroller, who will arrange for release of bond that I am now under, Yours truly, (Signed) As McCormick mccomielc 21hy 5, 1915 Mrs As McCormick City Hall Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sirs This is to acknowledge the acceptance of your resignation as City Engineer of Corpus Christi as of May 3rd, 1945, the date that it was presented to me* Thanking you for your past services, I am Very truly yours, Roy Le Self, Mayor RIS:lp Corpus Christi., Texas May ?, 19+5 Hon. Roy L. Self, Mayor Hone Be G, Moffett, Commissioner Hone Neal. Be Marriott, Commissioner Hone No Co Beck, Commissioner Hone Re Re Rambo, Commissioner City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Under date of May 3, 1915, I addressed arletter to you, stating that I was submitting my resignation as City Engineer, same to be effective on that date or as _ soon thereafter as council action could be taken. As stated in that letter this was done at the request of the Honorable Roy Ls Self, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi. I am noir in receipt of a letter dated May 5, 1915, from Mre Self, acknowledging acceptance of my resig. nation as of May 3s 1945• This is to advise that I have treated the action of the Mayor as being one removing me from office and my 304 resignation was submitted only subject to the action of the City Council, I am informed that no action has been taken by the City Council on my resignation and, therefore, I cannot consider my resignation effective until such ao- tion is taken. In the event that the Council should accept my resignation I must consider it as a removal and ask that Section 2 of Article V of the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi be complied with and that a written statement of the reason or reasons for removal be filed in the public archives of the City of Corpus Christi* Furthermore, I must insist that my successor give duplicate receipts for all maps, plans, profiles, field notes and other records belonging to the City per- taining to my office and the work thereof, one of said receipts to be delivered to me and one to be filed with the Comptroller. Yours very truly, (Signea)A. MCCormick A. McCormick MOTION by R&nbo, seconded by Marriott and carrieds That the resignation of H. S. Lowrey# City Controller, be rejected and the motion be amended to incorporate a vote of confidence. MOTION by Book, seconded by Moffett and carrieds' That salaries of employees of the Traffic Division be approved on eight hour basis effective May 15, 19459 MOTION by Beok, seconded by Moffett and carried* That the transfer of E. V. Barbee from the Street Department as night guard at the stockade to the. Police Department be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried* That the appointment of Hicks Nieman as Street Superintendent at the same salary of his predecessor, $225.00 per month with car allowance of $75.00, be approved* LOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carrieds That the Finance Commissioner be responsible for the P. Be $I, janitors and building maintenance of the City Hall* MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried* That the matter of rest stations be referred to the Health Department and same Department to have full responsibility to work out details. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* SPECIAL MEETING May 9, 1945 4soo p. m. M�idBERS MSEDIT s Mayor Self, Commissioners Marriott, Moffett, Rambo and Beck. Motion by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the job of equipment superintendent now held by Ed. Loomis be abolished. There being no further business, meeting adjourned. ATTEST s SCI y Secretary 4 305 REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1945 5:0o P. M. KERS PRESENP: Mayor Self, Commissioners Marriott, Moffett, Rambo and Beek, An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE / 7 9 S CLOSING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MESTINA, THERESA, PIERPONT AND LIPAN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHR IST I, TEXAS, AND QUITCLAIMING ALL TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND THERETO; AND DECLARING AN MM- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Roy L. Self Aye Raymond R. hambo Aye Nal Co Beck Aye Neal Be Marriott Aye Be G. Moffett Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Roy L. Self Aye Raymond R. Rambo Aye Nel Co Beck Aye Neal Be Marriott Aye Be G. Moffett Aye MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That contract of -E. R. Schendel Co. for repair service for four billing machines in the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $80.00 per year be approved• MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of one typewriter for Controller's Office at a cost of approximately $126.00 from E. L. Lingo Company be approved. NOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That authority be given the fire department to offer for sale for junk three old model fire trucks* MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of seventy-five water meters for the Water Department from the Pittsburgh Equitable Company at a cost of $20.00 each less forty-five percent be approved* MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of eighty one inch gas meters for tha Gas Department at the cost of $11.27 each from the Pittsburgh Equitable Co. be approved• MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of thirty single bed -mattresses for the City Jail and Stockade from Dave Lefkofsky, lowest bidder, at the cost of $7.445 each be approved* MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That contract for rewiring Power System at the Sewer Plant be awarded Cline Electric Company, law bidder, for the cost of $203,00• MOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of furniture for the Leopard Street fire station at the cost of %% 8.00 from Braslau Furniture Co., only bidder, be approved, MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of furniture for the Louisiana Street fire station at the cost of ,64.8.00 from Braslau Furniture Company, only bidder, be approved* MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of one car of asphalt for the Street Department from the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of eight hundred feet of two inch galvanized pipe at the cost of 2.39 per hundred feet from the Alamo Iron Works be approved. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the Purchasing Agent be directed to order from Shep's, Corpus Christi, two three wheel motorcycles for the Police Department at the approximate cost of $585.00 each. 1410TION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the installation of brushes for fifty horse power lift 306 motors for the Water Department at a cost of $111.36 by the Wilkins Electric Company be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of pipe from the Corpus Christi Plumbing Company for easement on water and gas lines in Benavides Addition* cost being $188.00 for the gas and $158.00 for the water, be approved. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE 1 7 1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BErMN TIE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND NATIONAL BY-PRODUCTS INC., FOR THE PLACING OF TELEPHONE MIRES ON POLES OR ED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE SHELL ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye s R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott AYe The above Ordinance was passed by the f ollowing vote: Roy L. Self Be G. Moffett R. R. Rambo N. C. Beck N. Be Marriott Aye Aye Aye Aye MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the invoice of Stewart Road Company in the amount of I J546.75 for repairing pavement where out for gas lines in the gas rehabilitation system be approved for payment* MOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the temporary employment of Be E. Shipp and R. H. Haislip C as special officers at the salary of $165.00 per month effective May 16, 1945 and the temporary employment of 4 L. R. Arrington as fireman at the salary of $155.00 per month effective May 8, 1945 be approved. 4. An Ordinance was read as f ollowss AN ORDINANCE 17 9 7 XZNDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAC OF AUGUST s 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN vOLms 9. PAGE 565, OF TIE: ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND AS THEREAFTER AMENDED FROM T nM T 0 T IME, AND IN PART ICU - LAR AS MENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. `1425, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON MARCH 5, 1942s BY AMEND- ING SUBSECTION 2 OF SECTION 34 OF SAID ORDI- 11ANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Roy `L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye `R. R+ Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye N. Be Marriott _.._-0 The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye 307 N. Be Marriott Aye NOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carrieds That the City Controller be authorised to transfer $75,000.00 from account -J106 (Water and Gas Reserve) to acoount -J102 (Current Operating Fund) as set up in the budget for the fiscal year ending July 31st, 1945. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the invoice of Clyde Fairbairn in the amount of $167,24 for forty-five relays for the electrical traffic signal system be approved for payment. MOTION by Bedk, seconded by Moffett and carried: That invoice of Cline Electrict Company in the amount of $532.17 for furnishing and installing fixtures and lamps at the Leopard Street Fire Station and invoices of Brown and Root, Inc. in the amounts of $.7.78, 097.46 and $28.58 for leveling up around the fire station be approved for payment. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carrieds t. That the employment of Mrs. Nancy Copeland as P. Be X. Operator at the salary of 4135.00 per month be approved• MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That increase in salary from .130.00 per month to ".00 per month, effective May 15, 1945, for Mary Shaffer, employee in the Water and Gas Department,be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the increase in salary of $10.00 per month for Nan Albrecht and Msiria Soivally in the Purchasing Department be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the resignation of Herbert S. Lowrey, City Controller, effective June 15th, 1945 or sooner be accepted and that a letter of appreciation for his years of capable and faithful service be written. 1 MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the plans for Armory of the Texas State Guard presented by Wade and Miller be accepted as final. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the employment of two additional men for the Electrical Department be approved and that one additional truck be secured to handle the increased work. MOTION by Beak, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the ten foot building restriction be waived to permit Firemen to construct a baseball park near the new Leopard Street Fire Station. v MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried= Beak voting nays That the transfer of H. H. Stirman from the Engineering Department to position of Utility Engineer in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of X00.00 per month plus his present car allowance be approved and to become effective June 1, 19+5• MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott: That check made payable to A. McCormick, City Engineer, for his service through May 15th be delivered to him. MOTION ruled out of order by Mayor Self on the grounds that McCormiekts status is in question. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AT TEST s C4Z SECRET REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1945 5:00 P. M. NEu9BERS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Commissioners Rambo, Marriott, Moffett and Beck. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bxtension of a sewer line approximately two hundred feet to a point west of Port Avenue and south of Morgan Avenue according to plans presented by Mrs. H. E. Butt in connection with the control of infantile paralysis activities as sponsored by the Council of Community Agencies be approved• MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried. That franchise be granted to the Blue and White Taxicab Company for transportation of passengers to and from the Cliff Maus Airport and further providing for an annual permit fee of $100.00 per car effective August 1, 1945. Passing of this ordinance will be after the first of three publications as provided in the Charter. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and oarrieds That franchise be granted the Texas Waste Material Company to operate over the streets of Corpus Christi in the collection of waste materials and providing for a franchise fee of $100.00 per year and $10.00 for each vehicle. Passing of this ordinance will be after the first of three publications as provided in the Charter. NOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the City agrees to pay back taxes on Lots 3 and %, • M • t Block 4a Highland Estate, purchased in 1929 in connection with the extending of streets - school tax amounting to $13.21, State and County $14.86. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carrieds That the expenditure of approximately $220.00 to build a w • fence in connection with the Brooks Estate rightaway be authorized and approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That Dexter Hamon be authorized to draw plans in connection with the construction of two rest stations _on Agnes Street and Staples Street and provision be made for architectural fees not to exceed the usual fee for plans and specifications. Bids are to be advertised when plans are complete. Further provision made that Commissioner Rambo be delegated to meet with the County Commissioners at their next meeting and ask that the County share in this expense. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the City Attorney be authorized to sign statement of facts in connection with a proposed suit to be filed by the Fred Roberts Memorial• Hospital, Inc. vs the City of Corpus Christi relating to delinquent taxes, excepting that portion of paragraph one, page two, that refers to charity extended by the Hospital. NOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the invoice of Wilkins Electric Company in the amount of $114.440 for wiring and installing of outlets and connections in the garage of the Street Department be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bill of $620.90 for labor and materials on z repairing paving and out -outs on water and gas lines on Carancahua Street from Park Street to Furman Avenue and on Park Street and Furman Avenue from Carancahua Street to T ancahua Street be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carrieds That one car of pre -mix asphalt be purchased from the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company for the Street Department. NOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchasing agent be authorized to order uniforms in the amount of $920.00 for the traffic officers in the Police Traffic Department from John Ferris. NOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and oarrieds That the City Attorney be authorized to draft ordinances covering changes in traffic regulations providing for one way streets. NOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the invoice of Gulf Electric Company in the amount of $531.18 for furnishing and installing lighting fixtures in the New Fire Station on Louisiana Street be approved and payment authorized. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the request of J. T. Persons for securing pin space on the City's Corpus Christi to Calallen telephone pole line for the purpose of stringing two telephone wires from his residence to connect to the telephone Company's nearest available circuits at the end of their cable on the Shell Road west of the American Smelting & Refining Company plant be referred to the City Attorney. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried= That the employment of Mrs. Mary Margaret Elpern as a draftsman at $0.95 per hour for half time work in the office of G. S. Moore, Director of Planning, be approved• •t t < MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried& That the temporary employment of R. E. English as special officer at the salary of $165.00 per month, effective play 120 19458 be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried& That the bid of Corpus Christi National Bank as City Depository be accepted and directing that a list of the seourities to be pledged be secured from said bank and that the Stater National Bank be selected as ,Agent to hold said securities and that a formal ordinance be drawn accepting the bid and listing the securities pledged. MOTION by Marriott# seconded by Beck and carried; That the increase in salaries of the following employees in the Sewerage Department be approved and to become effective June lat. 19151 W. P. Walker, Jr., Chemist, $25.00; R. N. Stavro, Foreman, $20.00; W. C. Triplett, Foreman# $25.00;, Enriqueta Silva, Clerk, 015.00;. 13CTION by Beek,, seconded by Moffett and carried= That the increase 1n salaries of the following employees Cf the Police Department be approved effective June lst, 19451 Mrs. Guadalupe Aouna, $15.00; Sam Fritter, $10.00; Ruth Adams# $10.00; Constance Jeffries, $10.00; J. We Priestly, ;10.00; Dewey Bridges, $10.00; Ike H. Elliff# $10.00; W. K. Brown# $15.00; Ogen Gipson# $15.00; Jose Noguiera, $15.00; F. Alexander# $15.00. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried= That the fire restrictions as covered in the fire ordinance regulating the erection of tents be wa ved that the Free Methodist Church be permitted to erect a tent across the street from the Junior College on Ayers Street for a revival. Mr. Beck explained that due to the shortage of chemicals, the tent cannot be fire treated; however, a fire hazard would be negligible since the flaps of the tent would be raised to a height approximately eight .feet at all times and that wiring Would be done by a capable electric company reducing any possible fire hazard to a minimum. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried= That in the matter of the City Engineerfs# A. McCormick, services up through May 15th, that the City Attorneyts ruling be followed and his pay check be delivered and that the City Controller be instructed to release this check to Mr. McCormick. An ordinance was read as follcus: AN ORDINANCE/1 19 GRANTING TO THE TEXAS AND NEW CRIEANS RAILROAD COUPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR TRACK OVER AND ACROSS OSO STREET AND THE INTERSECTION OF PALO ALTO AND OSO STREETS; WITH THE PRIVILEGE OF OPERATING ITS ENGINES AND CARS UPON SAID SPUR TRACK; PRESCRIBING THE CONDI- TIONS ON WHICH SUCH RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE IS GRANTED; .AND DECLARING AN MMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote= Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye An ordinance was read as folio a s AN ORDINANCE 17 11 GRANTING TO THE TEXAS -MEXICAN RAIL RAY COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRAN- CHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPER- RATE A SPUR TRACK OVER AND ACROSS PORT AVENUE AT A POINT BEGINNING ON THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF PORT AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF SEVEN FT. SOUTENEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTH SAN JUAN STREET WITH THE EAST LINE OR PORT AVENUE; THENCE, NORTH ACROSS PORT AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 199 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NQRTHEAST LINE OF PORT AVENUE, WHICH POINT IS 20 FEET $=zgEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE S OUT H LINE OF NORTH SAN JUAN= STREET WITH THE WEST LINE OF PONT 310 AVENUE; WITH THE PRIVILEGE OF OPERATING ITS ENGINES AND CARS UPON SAID SPUR TRACK AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS ON WHICH SUCH RIGBT AND PRIVILEGE IS GRANTED; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was supended by the following vote: Roy U Self , Be G. Moffett R. R. "ambo • N. Co Beck N. Be Marriott _ The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Roy L. Self B..G. Moffett R. R• Rambo N. Co Beck Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N. Be Marriott Aye MOTION was made and carried- That the minutes from April 12th through May 22nd be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ZI-) z ATTEST: REGULAR MEETING YAAY 29, 1945 5:00 P. M. 10MERS PRESENTS Mayor Self, Commissioners Rambo, Moffett, Marriott and Beck. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the increase in salary of Rex L. Vickery, Veteran Service Officer, from $65.00 per month to $100.00 per month be approved. Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared before the Council representing the Corpus Christi Council of Garden Clubs and presented a petition of the various clubs with the following resolution: May 29, 19+5 Upon consideration of the prevalence of Typhus Fever and the approaching season for Poliomylitis as well as the unsightly appearance of the City, the Corpus Christi Council of Garden Clubs requests that the City Council of Corpus Christi assign to a department of the City the administration and enforcement of the Ordinance covering the sanitation and clearing of vacant lots and premises passed by the Corpus Christi City Council as of August 24th, 1943. The Corpus Christi Council of Garden Clubs (signed) Mrs. Emmett L. Coleman President Mr. Robert Sorrell appeared and called the Council's attention to the fact that the City has no ordinance designating bus stops. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the following resolution fixing, establishing and ordering marked certain bus stops be approved.: RESOLUTION I Z 0 C RESOLUTION FIXING, ESTABLISHING AND ORDERING MARKED CERTAIN BUS STOPS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2, SUB*SECTION C, OF TBE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISIT W=AS, pursuant to Section 2, Sub -section C of the Traffic Code, the City Council has the right 311 to establish bus stops on such public streets, in such places as it shall determine to be of the greatest benefit and convenience to the public; and, ` '1EEREAS, to promote safety and for the benefit and convenience of the public, Captain L. H. Davis, head of the City Police Traffic Department, has recommended designation of certain bus stops on certain . streets, to be so designated pursuant to said ordinance, and the Council having considered said recommendations and found them to be in the interest of the public safety and of greatest benefit and convenience to the public= TBEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council, in regular session, that the following bus stops be fixed, established and designated, pursuant to Section 2, Sub -section C, of the Traffic Code of the City of Corpus Christi= 1, Starting at the pedestrian lane on Chaparral Street, at the Northeast corner of Chaparral and Schatzel Streets, at West side of Loew's Drug Store, North 75 feet. r 2. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Sohatzel Street, at the Southeast corner of Chaparral and %I Schatzel Streets, at the North side of Sun Pharmacy, East 90 feet. 3. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Chaparral Street, at the Southeast corner of Chaparral and Schatzel Streets, at West side of Sun Pharmacy, South 105 feete k t t 4- Starting at pedestrian lane on Chaparral Street, at the Northeast oorner of Chaparral and Lawrence Streets, at West side of Buttrey's Store, North 75 feet. 5. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Lawrence Street at the Southeast corner of Chaparral and Y 4 t Lawrence Streets at the North side of Ed White & Sons Store, East 120 feet. 6. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Peoples Street at the Northeast corner of Mesquite and Peoples Street at the Northeast corner of Mesquite and Peoples Streets at the South side of Save Way Store, East ?5 feet. 7. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Leopard Street at the Northwest corner of Leopard and Tancahua Streets, at the South side of Mc Gee's Drug Store, West ?5 feet. Be Starting at the pedestrian lane on Tancahua Street at the Northwest corner of `Leopard and Tancahua Streets, at East side of McGee's Drug Store, North 60 feet. 9. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Carancahua Street at the Southwest corner of Leopard and Carancahua Streets at the East side of Perkins Store, South 45 feet, 10. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Carancahua Street at the Southeast corner of Leopard and Carancahua Streets at the West side of Bickford Drugs #2, South 40 feet. ` 11. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Tancahua Street at the Southeast corner of Leopard and Tancahua Streets, on the West side of Myron's Dress Shop, South'45 feet. 12. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Brownlee Street at the Southwest corner of Leopard and Brownlee, South 60 feet. 13. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Leopard Street at the Southwest corner of Leopard and Brownlee, West 40 feet. ` Y . 14. Starting at the pedestrian lane on Leopard Street at the Southeast corner of Leopard Street and Palm Avenue, North of the NYA Building# East 75 feet. Y 15. In the middle of the block on Staples Street between Leopard and Akidstina Streets, on West side of street, 190 feet East of Rodriquez property. 16. Starting at pedestrian lane on Step les Street at the Northwest corner of Staples and Agnes E Streets, East of Workingmen's Store, North 75 feet. 17. The Triangle at Six Points, owned by the City, 70 feet on Palmero, 97 feet on South Step les and 72 feet on Alameda. F 18. Starting at pedestrian lane on Alameda Street at the Southeast corner of Ayers and Alameda r Streets, West of McNabb's, South 70 feet* I- 312 19• Starting at the Joe C. Gano Service Station line on Ayers Street, at the Northwest corner of Alameda and Ayers Streets, West 35 feet. 50 feet. 20. Starting at the pedestrian lane on 13th Street at the corner of 19th and Morgan Streets, North 21• Skip stops and various other stops throughout the City, as now fixed and designated. 1. The foregoing resolution was offered by Beck, seconded by Marriott, and unanimously adopted and ordered spread upon the minutes of the Council. APPROVED AS TO FORMS (Signed) Hodge Thompson Acting City Attorney A representative of the San Antonio and Uvalde Railway Company appeared in connection with a franchise to build a spur track across Port Avenue near the dead and of Coleman Street and raised certain objections to the terms of the franchise and other clauses. The City Attorney was authorized to modify the Cityts usual f orm of ordinance granting franchises; however, the length was not decided, and the matter will be given further consideration after receiving remimendations from the Zoning and Planning Commission. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried% That the purchase of six cars of traprock from the South- west Stone Company, Dallas, Texas, @ $1.25 per ton for the Street Department be authorized. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of one car of $C2 road oil from the Texas Company for the Street Department be authorized. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of seventy-five, five -eights by, three- quarters, tropia water meters from the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company amounting to X825.00 be authorized. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried% That the purchase of twenty -No. lA Sprague Combination gas meters from the Sprague Company at the cost of approximately $15.00 each be authorized. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried% That the purchase of eighty one inch Emco gas meters from the Pittsburgh Equitable Company at a cost of $901.60 be approved. , i MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of two hundred ten -Pins and two thousand pins for the ten foot long cross arms from the Corpus Christi Electric Company at the approximate r . c c cost of X600.00 be approved. Same is to be used for the extension of phone line to Calallen. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and earrieds That the purchase of six call docket recorders for the Police Department at the approximate cost X36.00 be authorized. DICTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of a thirty horsepower electric pump with a capacity of five hundred gallons per minute to serve as booster pump on the water line to Rodd Field at the approximate cost of $508.00 be authorized. . • t MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the installation of a spark -arrester system on the • f City Incinerator costing approximately $465.00 be authorized and that the Texas Concrete Chimney Company be authorized to do the work. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the bid of Brawn and Root, lowest bidder, for the extension of an eight inch sewer line 760 feet on Port Avenue at the approximate cost of $695.00 be accepted. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of thirty-two venetian blinds for the new fire stations on Louisana and Leopard Streets at the approximate cost of $282.00 be approved. t MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of two typewriters for the Health Department costing approximately $126.00 each be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the fourth and completion payment as per contract v e e dated March 15, 1945 in the amount of 32000.00 of George G. Ehrenborg Company, Tax Appraisal Engineers, for the c L C valuation of property in recently annexed areas be approved for payment. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the statement of George G. Ehrenborg Company, appaaisal engineers, in the amount of 3556.00 for additional work in evaluating lots and buildings in Pneda Park and furnishing sectional and block maps and also making valuation of Southern Conmunity Gas Company lines be approved for payment. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: ,That the following raises in salary of the following employees of the Water and Gas Department be approved: Refugio Acuna, $15.00; Jesus Arispe, $10.00; Pedro Garza, $15.00; Genaro Diaz, $15.00; R. C. Frank, SIO.00T C. E. Wines* $15.00; Antonio Flores, $10.00; Tomas Morales, $10.00; Juan Rodriquez, $10.00; Robert Mayorga, $10.00. 9. 313 MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marrtottt and carried: That the raises in salary for the following employees of the Controllerts office be approveds Mrs. Maud Todd, $10.00; Mrs. Grace Murphy, $10.00; and Mrs. Conner Finney, $10.00. Also approved in the same motion were the employment of Miss Mary Garza as relief P. Be X. Operator and information clerk at $110.00 per month, and the car allowance of Marvin, Runt, former assistant Tu Assessor and Collector and now Deputy Assessor and Collector, increased from $25.00 per month to $50.00 pet month. All of the above changes are to be effective June lat. 19+5• MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the increases in salary of the following employees of the Sewerage Department be approved effective June 1st, 19451 August Albrecht, $15.00; M. A. I;emphill, X15.00; E. Be Lamont, $15.00; R. J. Patton, $15.00; Ramon Medina, $15.00; Joe Gravett, $15.00; D. T. Parks, $15.00. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Beck and carried: That the salary of Fred Haas, Inspector of building, be increased from $225.00 to $240.00 per month. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried= That the salary of $116.60 from May 1st to May 10th for Ray Kring, former Tax Assessor and Collector, be approved for payment. t 0 MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment cf the following be approved: Police Department: Alice Gutierrez, clerk in the Police Department, salary $110.00, effective May 16, 1945• J. Wo Reed, special officer, $165.00, effective May 24, 1945, temporary Opal Finch, policewoamn, salary $165.00, effective May 23, 1945, temporary Water and Gas Department= Rodolfo Escobar, meter reader, $120.00 per month, effective May 24, 1945 Pedro Mota, helper, meter shop, salary 0115.00 per month, effective May 24, 1945 An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE / g o t AUTHORIZING TEE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI A LICENSE AGREELMNT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEP=MENT OF CMZMCE VIEATBER BUREAU IN REGARD TO A SITE FOR A CEILOLMTER AND CEILCaIETER PROJECTOR, AND CABLE COITNEC- TIONS AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EG'lERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the fpllowing vote= Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following,vote: it Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the increase in salary of Miss Edith Huebner, employee in the City Garbage Department, from $95.00 per month to $125.00 per month.be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the invoice of Republic Natural Gas Company in the 314 amount of $9022.68 for period from April 21st to May 20th, 1945 be approved for payment. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the matter of an ordinance relating to cows and horses within the city limits be referred to the Health Department. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffebt and carried: That the part time employment of Mrs. Katie Framer in the Tax office be authorized. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the expenses in the amount of $55.10, covering period z from December 1, 19L14 to June 1, 1945, incurred in volunteer work by Mrs. L. R. Deck, Director of Volunteers, be approved for payment since she does not have a regular car allowance and the former administration had approved this method of reimbursement. `' MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and oarrieds That the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the South Texas Rodeo ,Association be granted permission for a parade in connection with a rodeo to be held June 5th through June 9th. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the following recommendations for salary increase and position changes in the Engineering Department be approved: 1. H. 1.. Speer, Electrical Inspector, be placed in charge of the Inspection Division as Director of Inspectors, and has salary_to be increased from $240.00 per month to $275.00 per months . k . k t c , 2. To employ an electrical inspector to take Mr. Speer's place at a salary of $240000 per month. L It 3. Glenn Deason, Plumbing Inspector, salary to be raised from "*00 to $250.00 per month. 4. Frank Fundling, Plumbing Inspector, salary to be raised from $200.00 to $225.00 per month. 5. Mary Lou Priour, Secretary, Salary $150.00 per month, granted ninety day leave of absence. 6. Mrs. Vivian Vetters, Clerk, Salary $120.00 per month to be increased to $110.00 per month. 7. Employ an additional building inspector at a salary of $225.00 per month urunediately after the expansion litigation ends, if the additional area is to be included within the City. All of the above changes and raises in salary, except J7, are to become effective June 1st, 19450 MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the interest charges on paving certificate of Jose 191 Peralez assessed against his homestead be waived and that future cases be handled in the same manner. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That Alvan McNair be paid the contract price of $125.00 for building a fence on the Souta side of the Air -Port as reoommended by As McCormick, City Engineer. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the following raises for the employees of the various divisions of the Police Department be approved: Stockade Departments Mrs. Zelda Barbree, matron, $15.00 per month Paul Villarreal, policeman, $15.00 per month David Bell, cook, $15.00 per month Radio Department: H. K. South Juvenile Department N. 0. Kenndy Pete Tunches, officer John Davenport, officer Detective Division Santos M. Benavides Humane Department Captain Roy Lay $15.00 per month $10.00 per month $15.00 per month $15.00 per month $15.00 per month $10.00 per month Police Department ' Mrs. Vivian Fox $10.00 per month - E. Montelongo, watchman, $15.00 per month MOTION by Beiek, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the return of R. E. Chapman, veteran police officer, to the Police Force at the salary of $180.00 per month be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the employment of D. B. Murray as indentification officer in the Police Department at the salary of $165.00 per month be approved. The bids for gasoline to be furnished the City for ninety days beginning June lst were opened and tabled for forty-eight hours as provided in the City Charter. The bids are as followss Gray Independent 0;.1 Company# 823 Texas Company, ed; Osage Oil Company, 8X; Independent Oil Company,8 ;; Continental Oil Company, 8-�; Magnolia Oil Company, 8-2-x; Gulf Oil Company, 82)e; Crystal Petroleum, 8¢; Humble Oil Company, 8X; Texas,Star Oil Company,71 ; 315 Federal Petroleum, 82; Man Hefley Company, 7& - MOTION -MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of Troy Y. Green as Assistant Manager of the Cliff Maus Airport at a salary of $300.00 per month and that the salary of W. Us Paul, Manager, be reduced $200.00 per month. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of H. Be Brister as Harbormaster at the salary of X00.00 per month with caryallouranoe of $25.00 _per month the approved effective June late, 194.5. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the increase in salary of Sud petters, employee in the Electrical Department, from , 21.4.0.00 per month to $265.00 per month, effective June 1st, 1945 be approved. Contract was awarded to J. W. Phillips for the construction of three rest stations. Phillips' name was drawn when it was agreed to draw from the three low bids of J. W. Phillips, J. W. Bermingham end H. Be Whitten, all making the same bid of cost plus ten per cent. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: holiday. That Wednesday, May 30th, Memorial Day be observed as a MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That increase in salary of Harry Warren, employee of Wharf's and Pier Department, from $125.00 per month to $150.00 per month be approved . The matter of the appointment of a Sanitation Engineer was discussed and it was agreed on contingent upon the County adding one to the City -County staff. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 1, 1945 4:00 P. M. IMMERS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Commissioners Rambo, Marriott, Moffett and Beck. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried: That Bruce Collins be nominated as a member of the City Zoning and Planning Commission to succeed Mr. Meredith Queen whose term expires March 9, 1948. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the lowest and most advantageous bid for ninety day's supply of gasoline be accepted. Same was awarded to Texas Star Oil Company for 7i¢ per gallon. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That payment of invoice amounting to $35.00 for advertising in the E1 Progresso Weekly Publication for five de Mayo be authorized. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of Mrs. Risenger in the Tax Office at a salary of $155.00 per month be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the increase of salary of Mrs. Agatha Franks from $150 to $165.00 per month, effective June 1, 1945, be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of Mrs. Loretta Coons in the Street Department at a salary of $150.00 per month be approved. An Ordinance was read as -follows: AN ORDINANCE 120%, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JOHN W. PHILLIPS FOR THE ERECTION OF PUBLIC CaLTORT STATIONS FOR TO CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR Alm CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR MID ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A CONTRACT WITH J OMT W. PHILLIPS; AND DECLARING AN M1ERGE1ICY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett ,Aye / 1 i 316 R. R. Rambo Aye N. C• Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes Roy L. Self Aye .Be G• NO£fett e R. R. Rambo Aye N. C.l Beck ye N. Be Marriott Aye An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE 1 � L 3 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR ATID ON BEF" OF SAID CITY A LEASE AGREEIMTT WITH THE BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN ELMRGENCY. The Charter rules was suspended by the following votes Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett R. R. Rambo Aye Aye No Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Roy L. Self Be G. Moffett R• R. Rambo No C • Beck N. Be Marriott An Ordinance was read as follows: Aye Aye Aye c Aye AN ORDINANCE Q d 4 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY C017ROLLER TO EXECUTE FOR AMD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A IEASE AGREMIENT WITH THE R. & R. GULF REALTY COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN 32RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST s Ole 317 REGULAR MEETING ` J Uri 5, 1945 5:00 P. M. ' P.WMS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Cai issioners Rambo, Marriott, Moffett and Beck. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and oarried: That the City Attorney be directed to draw an ordins.ce changing the official time of regular Council meetings from five o'clock to four o'clock and to take effect at the next regular meeting June 12, 1945• MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried; That the request of G. R. Swantner Company for laying concrete sewer lines in the north eighty acres of the addition of Cole Traot in lieu of clay tile be referred to the City Attorney for further investigation. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That estimate f1 for John W. Phillips, in the amount of 04338.53 covering aportion of the moving of a building from Ingleside to Corpus Christi for an Armory building for the Texas State Guard be approved for payment. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That estimate for architectural services by James P. Gipson, William Co Wood, and Henry H. Wade, Associate Architects, in the amount of X86.77 covering services of moving a building from Ingleside to Corpus Christi for an Armory building for the Texas State Guard be sipproved for payment. ` MOT ION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the transfer of $1000.00 from acount number 102, current operation fund, to account number 118, traffic fund, which is overdrawn be aathorized. MOTION by Beek,*seconded by Rambo and carried: That the appointment of Curtis L. Keith as a member of the Civil Service Board of Corpus Christi to replace Clayton Mo Richardson, whose term expired May 25, 1945 be approved. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the temporary employment of P. B. Smith, Fred Belhasen and G. S. Garza as firemen at the salary of 0155.00 per month each effective June 5, 1945 be approved. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried= That permission be granted the Texas State Guard to use portions of Leary and Lipan Streets June 10th for maneuvers. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Rambo and carried: That request of Commissioner Beck for car allowance of X25.00 r per month for S. D. Rudder, Superintendent of Traffice in the Police Department, be approved. MOTION by Beek, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of Gene Cannon as general supervisor of the clean-up campaign on vacant lots at the salary of X35.00 per month and car allowance of 050.00 per month, effective June 15th, 1945, be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of sixty one inch -JlA combination gas meters for the Gas Department from the Sprague Meter Company at the cost of approximately $15.00 each be authorized. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of twenty-six hundred two-inch black steel pipe from Alamo Iron Works for replacement in the Warehouse at the approximate cost of 018.65 per hundred feet be authorized. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of twenty-six hundred feet of wrapping for black steel pipe from the Pipe Line Service Company at the aperoximate cost of $8.07 per hundred plus ten per cent be authorized. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carrieds That the purchase of twenty-five hundred two-inch black steel wrapped pipe from Samsco f or the Warehouse at the approximate cost of 0657.75 be authorized. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Beck and carried: That the purchase of eighty Emco No.O one -inch gas meters from the Pittsburgh Equitable Company for the Gas Department at the approximate cost of :900.00 be authorized. MOTION by Beck, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the purchase of twenty-four mattress pads from Dave Lefkofsky for the Police Department at the cost of 07.45 each be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried= That the invoice of Stewart Road Company in the amount of 0625.60 for material and labor for repair of water and gas cutouts in street crossings in the South Bluff Park Area be approved for payment. 318 &LOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carra.eds That the payment of X7.50 for a Caneo de Mayo advertisement in the El Paladin be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried-. That the City Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise •0. < IL for bids on a truck for the Water and Gas Department to replace a 1936 model now an use. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the lowest and most advantageous bid for four thirty - inch ventilating fans for -the Water and Gas Department be accepted. Same was awarded to Cline Electric Company • IL for $503.00. MOfTION by Moffett, seconded by Beck and carried-. That the lowest and most advantageous bid for construction of walk and drainage structure at the Oso Municipal Golf Course be accepted. Same was awarded to G. C• Parham for 0385.00. 11 MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Beck and carried-. That the bid of Fred F. Morgan, certified public accountant, to audit the city books be accepted. MOTION by Yarraott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the request of John Cunningham, Superintendent of Public . Service, for authority to ixhprove the Chemical storage building at the Calallen Filterataon Plant, in the amount of U00.00, be granted• The request of John Cunningham, Superintendent of Public Service, for authority to extend sanitary sewer lane on Booty Street to serve Spohn Hospital at the approximate cost of $1500.00 was referred to Mr. Russell Smith for the purpose of obtaining as easement at which time stir. Cunningham will be authorized to do the work. 1 . MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the temporary employment of Mrs. G. Co Gregory as . segretary to the City Attorney at the salary of $150.00 per month effective June 50 1945 be approved. An Ordinance was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO BLUE AND WHITE CAS COMPANY, A PARTNERSHIP, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF TBE CITY OF CORPUS CH$ISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ,OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MOTOR VE- HICLES FOR HIRE; PROVIDING FOR COIJIPENSATION AND FIXED AISNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS CRDI- NANCE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ITS FINAL PASSAGE- The ASSAGE. The foregoing Ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the 5th day of June, 1945 by the followang votes Roy L. Self Aye N. Co Beck Aye Neal Be Marriott Aye R. R• Rambo Aye Be G. Moffett Aye An Ordinance was read as followssr AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE IESTER ADLER, DOING BUSINESS AS TEXAS JPASTE MATERIALS COMPANY, A FRAN- CHISE ON AND OPER THE PUBLIC STREETS = THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHIRSTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A MOTOR TRUCK OR MOTOR TRUCKS FOR COLLECTING WASTE MATE- RIALS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM CHARGE FOR SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR COIL.MSATION AND FIXED A117UAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE ITITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; AND PROVIDING FOR, ACCEPTJVTCE OF THIS ORDI- NANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM fHE DATE OF ITS FINAL PASSAGE. . The foregoing Ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the 5th day of June, 1945, by the follownng votes An Ordinance was read as follows= Roy L. Self ,Aye N. Co Beck Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Be Marriott Aye Be G. Moffett Aye AN ORDII3ANCE / e C,6;_ GRANTING TO GUY A THMIPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGIE, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR TRACK OVER AND ACROSS C01JANCHE STREET WITH THE PRIVILEGE OF OPERATING ITS ENGINES AND CARS UPON SAID SPUR TRACK; PRESCRIBIISG THE CONDITIONS ON 7riICH SUCH RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE IS GRANTED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGEP;CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote= Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. Co Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck Aye N. Be Marriott Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* REGULAR MEETING J TM E 12, 1945 5:00 P. M. 319 IZIBERS PRESENT: Mayor Self, Commissioners Rambo, Marriott and Moffett. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of Yr. John E. Huey as service officer in the office of Veterans Service, as recommended by Rex L. Vickery, Director, at the salary of $100.00 per month effective July 1st, 1945 be approved. Dir. Huey will fill the vacancies created by the deaths of two service officers, Everett E. Fister and Ernest E. Peoples. Also included in the same motion and carried, that the first half of the salary of Mr. Fister to go this wife Mrs. Goldie Fister, and the last half to Mrs. Vie He Houseman, who is acting Secretary. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the statement of Moreman Tire Company in the amount of $109.05 for three 790x20 tires for the garage department be approved for payment. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carrieds That the purchase of one sixty ton car of asphalt premix from the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company for the Street Department be authorized. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the purchase of one car of -303A cover material for the Street Department from the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company be author3.zed. 11 320 MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of one hundred one -inch Emco regulators from the Pittsburgh Equitable Company for the Gas Department be authors ed. i MOTION by Yarrzott, seconded by Moffett and carried:- That the purchase of eighty one -inch Emco gas meters for the Gas Department from the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company be authorized. MOTION by Marra.ott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the purchase of seventy-five 5/8 x 3/4 tropic water meters for the Water Department from the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company be authorized. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Rambo and oarrieds That the purchase of one portable electric welding machine at a cost of $375.00 from the C. C. Oxygen Company for the Water and Gas Department be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carriedr That the purchase of five thousand feet of 3/1.Lft copper tubing at the cost of $845.25 from the Crane Company for the Water Department be authorized. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried= That the purchase of three thousand feet of two inch galvanized steel pipe for the Water Department from Alamo Iron Works at a cost of $711.90 be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carriedt, That the Purchasing Agent be instructed to advertise for bids for the replacement of cast iron water pipe and fittings in the Water and Gas Department. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried= That the purchase of ten thousand one -inch black steel pipe for the Warehouse be authorized, An Ordinance was read as follows: APT CRDINVICE [ 2 o G » . AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR XTD CITY CaTTROLLER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF EASE X11T TO IMPIW F. BEEP AI'D MINNIE D. BEEP AND DECLARING AN E1=GEI,TCY. The C#anter rule was suspended by the following vote= Roy L. Self Aye + » Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N. C. Beck » Absent N. Be Marriott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote= Roy L. Self Aye Be G. Moffett Aye R. R. Rambo Aye N• C. Beck Absent N. Be Marriott Aye MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That statement of Mr. Be E. Alexander, Shorthand Reporter, Court House, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the preparation of the transcript of testimony in the matter of Thomas Marshall, et al, for election order, in the amount of $32.00 be appoved for payment. MOTION by Moffett, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the employment of Walter Gerlach as Electrical Inspector in the Engineering Department at asalary of $2.0.00 per month and car allowance of v650.00 per month effective June 1st, 1945, and the temporary employment of Miss Nancy Mallett as stenographer at the salary of $120.00 per month be approved. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Rambo and carried: That the employment of Phylzs Boyd as application clerk in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $100.00 per month effective June 12, 1945 be approved. MOTION by Rambo, seconded by Marriott and carried: That the recommendations of the City Attorney be adopted in regard to the two requests for a concession booth and a bait stand at Cole Park. The City Attorney ` reconnended that the requests be denied because the granting of concessions would jeopardize the City's title to said property and would possibly cause a lawsuit to cancel the deed. MOTION by Marriott, seconded by Moffett and carried: That the increase an salary from $120.00`per month to $130.00 per month of Blanche Battaglia, Clerk an the Water and Gas Department, be approved.