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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08_17_1937 to 10_07_1939a05 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a carload of lime. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bid of D. Reese for painting the exterio trim of the City Hall in the amount of $420.00 was accepted. There beim no further business, the meeting adjourned. of 1-100' ATTEST• Mayor. City Se etar��,� REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners,Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset.. A An Ordinance was read: - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE FOR AIM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH ERNEST L. MYERS, EDWARD K NOYES AND T. C. FORREST, JR., A CO -PARTNERSHIP DOING BUSINESS UNDER ,THE FIRM NAME AND STYLE OF MYERS, NOYES AND FORREST, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECT- ION WITH THE ,CONSTRUCTION IN A CONSULTING CAPACITY OF A WATER PIPE LINE FROM THE CITY FILTERATION.PLANT AT CALALLEN, TEXAS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: An Ordinance was read: - A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE_CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN AGREEMENT WITH W. A. KING, COMPROMISING AND SETTLING A CONTROVERSY ARISING BY VIRTUE OF A PURPORTED CONTRACT TO PURCHASE A LION AND LIONESS FOR THE CITY ZOO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan. Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watsoh Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote.-.,,- A, oter:: A. C. McCaughan- Aye Joe Mireur . Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bond of W. C. Combs of $500.00 to operate a junk yard was approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; Voucher report for the month of July was approved, and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 4694 to 5954 inclusive, ratified. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The second estimate of Cowell & Weaver in the amount of $2,371.50 for construction work on the North Beach Fire Station was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase one siren and two radios for the Police Department. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Recommendation of the Fire Marshall and of the Assistant City Engineer that the house located at 1419 Chaparral Street be condemned, because of its being a fire hazard, was accepted. It was noted that the owners agreed to remove same within thirty days. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 10,000 feet of four inch and 4,000 feet of six inch cast iron gas pipe. ; Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried:. Purchase of the necessary materials to repair the telephone line to Calallen was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Z. L. Graham was employed as a watch- man for traffic violations at a salary of $40.00 per month effective August 18, 19370 Dr. Carl Haltom appeared before the Council requesting that the street at 1709 Thirteenth Street be repaired. The matter was referred to Commissioner McGee. The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r r ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary. SPECIAL •MEETING August 18, 1937. 5:00 P. M. Members present: \Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest, Mireur, City Attorney King and Water Superintendent Cunningham. An Ordinance was read: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH CLAUDE BOATRIGHT FOR CLEANING AND PAINTING THE MORGAN STREET STANDPIPE, IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thomas R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by.Mireur and carried: The bid of the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company for 750 gas meters was to be accepted, subject to 2; discount for cash. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Effective August 16th, the City Attor- ney's salary is to be increased $100.00 per month and the Assistant City Attornev is to receive $50.00 per month on assumption by the City Attorney and his assistant of all legal matters relating to the adjustment board and also zoning ordinance matters to be handled by the City Council in conjunction with the Adjustment Board, all necessary legal work in securing the right of way for the new proposed water line; all necessary legal work in securing extension of City Limits, and the continuing of the handling of damage suits now filed and now being handled by the City Attorney, Leo Duran is to receive $10.00 per case to handle criminal cases for the Corporation Court, the number not to exceed five cases'per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The bill of Harrington & Cortelyou in the amount of $300.00 for engineering inspection fees for the period from July 15th to August 15th, was approved and ordered paid, charging same to the account of the McKenzie 7 Construction'Company. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: W, G. North was granted permission to operate A taxi -cab. A letter was read from Ace Corben, supplementing his application for the leasing of, the airport. Same was referred to"Commissioner McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to .purchase 103 opera chairs for the Council Chamber from Allen Furniture Company. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase the material needed for installing the fire alarm system for the North Beach Fire Station. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST: City Se retar . ..SPECIAL MEETING August 21, 1937 10:00 A. M. mayor. Members Present: Mayor pro -tem Mireur, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset, Reverend F. H. Haines appeared before the Council, requesting a permit to erect a tabernacle for the Four Square Gospel Church at 1516 Mesquite Street. Action was deferred, pending advice from the State Fire Insurance Commission relative to tie effect said permit would have on the fire insura.ce rates of the City. y Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The third estimate of the Wood Sherman Construction Company in the amount of $3,506.12 for remodeling of the City Hall Building was approved and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: Z'i �t-l---. City Seer 6tary Members Present: SPECIAL MEETING August 230 1937 5:00 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, secohded by Mireur and carried: Leslie E. Ogilvie, Jr. was employed as 4 draftsman in the Engineering Department at a salary of $150.00 per,month, relieving J. J. Powers, and J. J. Powers to receive two week's vacation with pay. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Transfer of $10,000 of the Gas Fund to the Library Fund was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Electrician bond of John E. Placke in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. F. F. Quaile and Reverend F. H. Haines appeared before the Council with reference to a permit of the Four Square Gospel Church on 1516 Mesquite Street. Action ms deferred until information is obtained from the State Fire Insurance Commission as to the effect same would have on the insurance rate of the City. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a G. M. C. Chassis at the cost of $895.00 for the Street Department. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried:. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase carbon paper needed from Marcus Russell at a cost of approximately $131.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The salary of Judge R. T. Pritchett be increased $25.00 per month, effective September 1, 1937. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City AleLtaryy REGULAR METING August 249 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney. King, City Engineer Bisset, Water Superintendent Cunningham. E. L. McClure appeared before the Council with reference to advertising the City as hav- ing ample tourist accommodations. He was referred to the Chamber)of Commerce. Motion by Watson, seconded.by McGee and carried; Surety bond of Z. L. Graham and Grover A. Norman in the amount of $1;000.00 each were approved. Motion by Mireur,-seconded by Watson and carried: Bond of Mrs. N. Nelson'in the amount of $500.00 for Junk Dealer, was approved. A petition was read, protesting the erection of a tabernacle on Mesquite Street by the Four Square Gospel Church. ' Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a dump body and accessories at a cost of $695.00 for.the Street Department. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 50 stop signs and three sets of extra lense. H. H. Holterman appeared before the Council with reference to sewer conditions at 1709 Leopard Street. He was advised that the matter would receive due attention. A petition signed by a number of citizens, was read to re-employ Fred Contreras. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the meeting adjourned until 5:00 P. M., Friday, at which time, the matt6r,of passing the Zoning Ordinance was to be considered. Mayor. ATTEST: �Lz ALL City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING August 26, 1937 7:30 P. M. "91 Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Vater Superintendent Cunningham, Assistant'City Engineer Walker and Mr. E. N. Noyes. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to,execute change order #21 of the McKenzie Construction Company, pertaining to sixty days extension of time. Mr. E. N. Noyes of the Firm of Myers, Noyes and Forrest, Consulting Engineers,, reported on the progress made with reference to the preliminary engineering work on the proposed water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: -The bill of Nat Hardy in the amount of $1,115.02 for designing and supervision work on•the Booster Pump Station and $301.39 for designing and supervision work on the Filteratiun Plant, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of Wallace and Tiernan Company for one manual control Chlorinator in the amount of $19275.00, was approved and ordered paid. An Ordinance was read: - REQUIRING THE KEEPING OF METAL RECEPTACLES IN WHICH TO PLACE GARBAGE, TRASH, OFFAL, AND WASTE MATTER IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING PENALTIES AND DECLARING AN 01ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent • D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye Co 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 250 feet of one and one-half inch hose was authorized. There being no further business, ATTEST: City Secretar the meeting adjourned: Mayor. RECESS_ ,MELTING • August 27,•1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: -Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest:and McGee, City Attorney King and Executive Secretary of the Planning Board Walker. An Ordinance was read: - ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REGULAT- ING AND DETERMINING THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE PERCENTAGE OF LOTS THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, THE DENSITY -OF POP- ULATION, THE LOCATIONS AND USES OF BUILDINGS, STRUC- TURES AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE, COM- MERCE, OR OTHER PURPOSES, AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO DISTRICTS AND REGULATING THE E- RECTION, CONSTRUCTION,,RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR OR USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND WITH- IN SUCH DISTRICTS, AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL CLASSES OR KI17DS OF BUILDINGS OR t J I 3i® STRUCTURES.AND USES WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE DISTRIDTS AND_ADOPTING A ZONING.MAP SHOWING THE ACTUAL LOCA- TION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE SEVERAL DISTRICTS AND USE AREAS, TOGETHER WITH THE REGULATIONS IMPOSED UPON EACH DISTRICT AND USE AREAS, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, FOR A METHOD OF ENFORCEMENT, FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE, FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS, FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ITS ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY, FOR THE COMPLETION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS, FOR PENAL- TIES FOR VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCES, FUTURE CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE, DEFINING THE VARIOUS TERMS AND WORDS USED IN SIE ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye Joseph Mireur Aye . Thos. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye Joseph Mireur Aye Thomas R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye The Mayor appointed Finance Commissioner Mireur and hater and Gas Commissioner Segrest to adjust sewer charges for the various types of services requiring adjustment. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The change order covering the place- ment of floor covering in the dater and Gas Office at a cost of $538.40 was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Change Order covering the grill work at a cost of $105.50 for the Water and Gas Office was authorized if found not to be con- tained in the original contract for remodeling of the City Hall Building. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Payment of $500.00 on account to the Cline Electric Company for furnishing fans and fixtures, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, . Mayor ATTEST: t�.-- City Secr tart' SPECIAL MEETING August 28, 1937 3:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson and Mireur, City Attorney King, and Water Superintendent Cunningham. Bids were opened and read from the following firms: CRANE COMPANY - 10,000 Ft. 4" Cast Iron Gas Pipe with mechanical joint in 16 or 18 ft.,.Class 1�0 or equal., 67¢ Net per Ft. 49000 Ft. 6" 1 Ditto98g Net per Ft. F. 0, B. Corpus Christi for immediate shipment. UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY 109000 Ft, 4" Mechanical Joint Pipe U. S. Joint Type, Super- deLavaud Centrifugal Cast Iron Pipe Class 150 in 18 ft. lengths 63¢ Net per Ft. 49000 Ft. 6" Ditto F. O.'B. Corpus Christi` NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE CO. 93¢ Net per Ft. $6,700.00 $3,920.00 $10,620.00 $6,300.00 $3,720.00 $10,020.00 10,000 Ft, 4" FLEXKLAMP Joint Class 150 Super-DeLavaud Centri- fugally.Cast Iron Pipe,,18 foot lengths, complete with joint material 66¢ per lin ft* 69600.00 41000 Ft. 6" Ditto 96¢ per lin.ft. 31840.00 F. 0. B. Corpus Christi $10,440.00 all. MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO, 109000 Ft, 4" McWane, Class 150, Boltite Joint Cast Iron Gas Pipe in 161 Lengths. 67¢e per ft. 6,700.00 43,000 Ft, 6" Ditto 98X per ft. 2,920.00 $10,620.00 SAN ANTONIO MACHINE'& SUPPLY CO. 109000 Ft, 4" Cast Iron Gas Pipe w/ Mechanical Joints, in 161 or 181 lengths, Class 150.or equal. 66jl per ft.$ 69600.00 4,000 Ft. 6" Ditto 96¢e per ft. 3,840.00 $10,440.00 ALAMO IRON WORKS c 109000 Ft, 4" Mono -Cast Centrifugal Pipe, Doublex Simplex, 161 lengths; .40" metal thickness; 4.80 0. D.; weight, per foot, 18.81 pounds; 66,d per ft. $ 61600.00 4!000 Ft. 6" ditto; .43" metal thickness 6.90 0. D.; weight per foot, 29.50 pounds; price per ft. 98¢ 3,920.00 $109520.00' The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Surety bond of E. Russell in the amount of $500.00 as a Junk Dealer was approved.a.�-a:' Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Gas Fund , to the Sewer Revenue Fund for the purpose of paying interest due September 1st on the Sewer Revenue Bonds was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Transfer of $8,700.00 from the Sewer, Revenue Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Bond,Sinking Fund to pay interest due September 1st was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The proposal of the Corpus'Christi Press and Weekly News, F. B. Harrison, publisher, to publish all Ordinances, Calls for Election, etc, at a cost of 6¢' per line, designating said paper as the official publication for the to -be City,.was accepted subject to Resolution and Contract/drawn up by the City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to go to Austin -to confer with the Attorney General's Department with reference to .the proposed Bonds for the Calallen water line. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ♦ / rr Mayor ATTEST: i City Secr tary SPECIAL MEETING r August 31, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Mireur. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of the U. S. Pipe Foundry, Co. for 10,000 feet of 4 inch and 4,000 feet of 6 inch.gas pipe was accepted. An Ordinance was read: - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI UNTO - .CHAS. GOTTLICH IN AND TO LOTS 160.179 48 and 49 IN BLACK 14019 BAY TERRACE NUMBER.TWO ADDITION TO 'FIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. 312 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan, Aye Joe Mireur Aye • C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye • Thos. R. McGee Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur • C. 0, Watson: D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent The third estimate of Cowell & Weaver in the amount of $2,798.75 for construction work on the North Beach Fire Station was approved and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . Mayor, ATTEST— City Secretary./ REGULAR MEETING August 31, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. J. F. Fouch appeared before the Council complaining of nuisance created by the Blue Cross Dog and Cat Hospital, located at 314 Ayres Street. He was advised that the Council was without jurisdiction in such matters and it was suggested that he seek relief through the District Court. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order #22 of the McKenzie Construction Company, pertaining to additional funds -of $8,000.00 having been placed in the Construction Fund. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 23 of the McKenzie Construction Company, pertaining to change made in pumps. A Resolution was read: - RELEASING THE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON ALL TAXES PAID IN INSTALLMENTS DURING THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, MAY AND JUNE OF 19379 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE PRO- VISIONS OF SECTION 014E OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 677, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19379 AND INSTALLMENTS PAID PRE- VIOUS TO SUCH MONTH AND SUCH YEAR UNDER SIMILAR PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN E1ER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. ,0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye .Thos. R. McGee Aye The Engineer's report for the month of August was read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The proposal of the'Cline Electric Co. Sia for wiring and installing light fixtures in the Water & Gas Office, was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried The purchase of a car load of lime was aathorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchase of a cad load of cement was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The meeting was recessed until 5:90 P. M. September 1st.. —Mayor :--'—� ATTEST City Secretar3i. RECESS MEETING September 1, 1937 5:00 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King. Mrs. N. Nelson and Mrs. E. W. Hampton and Mrs. 11, P. Davis appeared beforethe Council ob- jecting to the erection of the Four Square Gospel Church at Chamberlain and Elizabeth Streets They were advised that the Council was without authority to sustain the objection. Maxwell P. Dunne, N. A. Scigh and S. J. Wright, representing the Gulf Pater Supply, requested the passage of an Ordinance that would submit to the vote of the people, the question of whether or not, a supply of New Braunfels water was desired. The matter was taken under advisement, in the am0unt._of4l,724 00 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried,:Estimate No, l of J. W. Bermingham/for the remodeling of the La Retama Library Building was approved and ordered paid., Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried Payment of $300.00 on account to Claude Boatwright for painting the Morgan Street Standpipe was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Various extras in the remodeling of the City Hall Building as submitted by the Wood Sherman Construction Company, aggregating $184.30 was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bids are to be asked for in*connection with the construction of two bridges over Ramerina Creek in accordance with specifications prepared by the City Engineer's Office. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Proposition of W. H. McElroy for com- piling the delinquent tax roll was accepted, subject to a contract to be drawn up by the City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: L. L. Waggoner was granted a license to practice architecture in the City. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Surety bond in the amount of $1,000.00 of L. R. Coons, Watchman for the Nueces County Navigation District was approved. wMotion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a quantity of pipe connecting the water system with the North Beach section. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried The meeting was recessed until 5:00 P. M September 3rd. Mayor ATTEST: /211� A��% X^ City Secret ��4. 314 SPECIAL MEETING September 29- 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners, Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee,.City M Attorney King, and Assistant City Engineer Walker. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for bids for 10,000 feet -of 2 inch cast iron screw pipe. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: payment of $75.00 to M..L. Levy for supervision and construction of the North Beach Fire Station and remodeling of the City Hall Building was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned: Mayor. ATTEST: CTV_cretary RECESS MEETING September 3, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Mayor McCaughan nominated, as provided by Article 10-11 G, R.C.S 1927, the following members to serve on the Adjustment Bogrd in connection with the Zoning Ordinance for a two year term: Rev. W. C. Munds • Harry C. Loehr W. B. Ray R. F. Duckworth B. L. Collins Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The appointment of the members of the Adjustment Board, as nominated by the Mayor was confirmed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of the Corpus Christi Book and Stationery Company for a table and chairs for the Council Chamber was accepted. Dr. F. R. Halstead appeared before the Council, relative to the establishment of the yacht Basin. He was advised the matter was receiving their attention. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried; The purchase and laying of floor cover- ing on the floors of the office of the Chief of Police and Desk Sergeant, the Corporation Court room and the Health Office, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The salary of J. L. Wilson was in- creased to $75.00 per month, effective September 1st. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Installation of a telephone in Cole park was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The purchase of 15 feet of the south 50 feet of lot 2, block 5, Southend Addition for a consideration of $1.00 was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The sale of a 1929 Ford Pickup Truck, Engine No. A-990-666 to Phil Anderson for consideration of $10.00 was authorized. There -being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATT ES s City Secret ry ea� SPECIAL MEETING September 4, 1937 10:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners, Segrest, Mireur. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The City Engineer, J. C. Bisset was authorized to go to Birmingham, Alabama to investigate the relative merits of cast iron and steel pipe contemplated in the construction of the Calallen - Corpus Christi water line at the City's expense, and an advancement of expenses of $60.00 be made. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Se retary SPECIAL MEETING September -6, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners-Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Car allowance of $ 25.00 per month to Robert balker for the furnishing of transportation for the field party of the Calallen water line, was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Car allowance of $45.00 to J. M. Williams Motorcycle Patrolman, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 200 palm trees at a cost of $75.00 was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: This meeting be &r.pcesssd until 10:00 A. M September 7th, at which time the hearing on the budget for the current year be held. Mayor. ATTEST: city Seck.etary. RECESS MEETING September 7, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. The Mayor stated the meeting was being held for the purpose of discussing and adopting the budget for the current year. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The budget for the fiscal year beginning March 1, 1937 and ending February 28, 1938 be adopted as submitted. Dillard H. York, representing the Mahan Dittmar Company of San Antonio appeared before the Council relative to the proposal of the City to purchase $55,000.00 of Corpus Christi Bonds: There was no action taken, except that the matter of withdrawing the proposal to purchase said bonds from publication was referred to the finance commissioner Mireur for whatever action deemed advisable. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 20 lockers for the Fire Department and 7 lockers for the Sewer Department, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: y Sec 316 REGULAR MEETING September 7, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and Assistant City Engineer Talker. A petition was read from a number of citizens, protesting the opening of a beer parlor at the intersection of Staples and Winnebago Streets. The matter Vias taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: The offer of Mahan Dittmar Company to sell the City 36,000 Corpus Christi bonds at 100-7/8 per $100.00 plus accrued interest, delivery at the Corpus Christi National Bank, was authorized. A report of the City -County Health Unit for the month of August was presented to the iC Council by Dr. Van C. Tipton. The report was ordered filed. 1.1r. Max Scanlon, Attorney, appeared before the Council, representing Mr. John Ia1. Green with reference to leasing city property at 216 Laguna Street. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department for recommendation. The report of the Fire Department for the month of August was read and ordered filed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety bond of C. T. Crow in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 5.0 Emco gAs regulators. A letter was read from Maxwell P. Dunne, Director of the Gulf hater S upply District with/X'., reference to supply the city with New Braunfels water. In commenting.on the matter, Mayor McCaughan stated that the Council was without authority 'dnder the law, to submit to the vote of the people, the proposition of bringing water here from New Braunfels. He further stated that the request could not be put to the vote of the people, because the Council had not been given a definite proposition, and because the price of water mentioned (not to exceed 16¢ per 1000 gallons) was exorbitant. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to dispatch in- structions to City Engineer, John C. Bisset, to go from Birmingham, Alabama to St. Peters - burgh, Florida, to obtain information on the establishment of a yacht basin, particularly with reference to arrangements between private parties operating it and the City. The minutes to date were read and approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The meeting was. 'to be recessed until 5:00 P. M., September 8, 1937• ATTEST: City secretlary , SPECIAL MEETING September 7, 1937 9:00 P. AI. Mayo -r I Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney Kin;. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited vouchers report for the month of August was approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 5953 to 7430 inclusive, wAs ratified. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• -- dMayor,. y Secretary RECESS MEETING September 8, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, 'seconded by Mireur and carried: John C. Bisset was advanced $75.00 for expenses to St. Petersburgh, Florida, relative to information on the Yacht basin. An ordinance was read: SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO FIFTEEN WARDS, DESCRIBING THE, BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN ..1. tGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R..McGee Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A, Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent Judge I. W. Keys appeared before the Council, requesting a permit for the General American lant Tank Storage & Terminal Company to erect a skimming/in the city. The matter was taken under advisement. An ordinance was read: DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO ELEVEN 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 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EI:ZER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; A two page ad was'given the Caller - Times for their special edition, advertising 'the City of Corpus Christi. Votion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 1937 tax receipts from the Corpus Christi Printing Company at a cost of $ 115.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and mrried: The meeting was to recess until 10:00 A.M September 9, 1937. ATTEST: City Secretdry RECESS MEETING September 9, 1937 10:00 A. Me Mayo r Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, Watson and McGee and City A. C. McCaughan' Aye Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan' Aye Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; A two page ad was'given the Caller - Times for their special edition, advertising 'the City of Corpus Christi. Votion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 1937 tax receipts from the Corpus Christi Printing Company at a cost of $ 115.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and mrried: The meeting was to recess until 10:00 A.M September 9, 1937. ATTEST: City Secretdry RECESS MEETING September 9, 1937 10:00 A. Me Mayo r Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The meeting be recessed until 2:00 P September 9, 1937. ATTEST: City Secre ary r� Mayor. RECESS MEETING September 99 1937 2:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Mireur, and Watson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The 4th estimate of Wood Sherman. Construction Company in the amount of $6,846.76 for remodeling the City Hall Building was approved and ordered paid. ' .An ordinance was read: ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 29th DAY OF SEPTE1.I- 8ER9 1937 UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING $650,000.00 OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF M RPUS CHRISTI TO BE PAID SOLELY'OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE GAS SYSTIMI OF THE CITY, TO BE SECURED BY A LIEN UPON THE REVENUES OF SAID GAS SYSTEM AND THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING'A WATER LINE FROM MLALLEN TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FOR THE PUR- POSE OF REHABILITATING AND EXTENDING THE DIS- ' TRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT WITH- IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE DDITIONS TO THE CITY ITMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO AND UPON THE FURTHER QUESTION OF ISSUING $100;000.00 OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIHRISTI, TO BE PAID SOLELY OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE GAS SYSTEM OF THE CITY, TO BE SECURED BY A LIEN UPON THE REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM, THE PROCEEDS ::THEREOF TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHABILI- TATING AND EXTEPIDING THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE ADDITIONS IM1JEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO AND DECLARING AN EItIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Joseph Mireur Aye Thomas R. McGee Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Joseph Mireur Aye Thomas R. McGee Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: 'Purchase of 14 Corpus Christi Bonds at 1004 per $100.00 plus accrued interest from TN K. Ewing Company, delivery tt the Cor- pus Christi National Bank, was authorized. There being norfurther business, the meeting adjourned. --------------- Mayor. ATTEST: r -City Secret y SPECIAL MEETING September 10, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker, The Council acknowledged receipt of the following *bonds and were ordered to place them in safe -keeping at the-Corpus.Christi National Bank. ESCRIPTI City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Refunding Bond, Series 1936 - 5f Dated 2/1/36 Due 2/1/62-69 a19 INTEREST DUE AMOUNT Coupons due 2/1/38 and s.c.a. 2/1-8/1 36 0 $1M $369000.00 Nos. 1927 and 1928 due 2/1/62 Nos. 2137 and 2164 due 2/1/63 Nos. 2192-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 2280-1 due 2/1/64 2296-7-2302-3-4 " 2/1/64 Nos. 2942-3 " 2/1/68 Nos. 3085-6-7-8-9;) „ 2/1/69 3124-5-6-7-8;) 3226-7-8-9-30) Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of fifteen 3 section, 2 way traffic signals and.one 3 section, 1 way traffic signal and 16 traffic signal poles from the Graybar Electric Company at a cost of $987.40 was authorized. An ordinance was read: AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ISSUANCE OF A P7=IT TO THE GENERAL AMERICAN TANK STORAGE TERMINALS AND/OR ITS ASSIGNS ON APPLICATION FILED SEPTEM- BER 109 1937, AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRM- ING THE ACT OF THE CITY ENGINEER IN ISSUING SAID PERMIT AND ACCEPTING_THE REQUISITE FEE FROM SAID APPLICANT, AND DECLARING AN EMER» GENCY. The Mayor stated that the ordinance would be:given consideration with the understanding that the permit sought for the erection of the skimming, plant for sweet oil with the assurance from Mr. Besselman and Mr'.' Eggleston of the General American Tank Storage & Ter- urinal Company -that same would not eminate any offensive odors or otherwise be in violation of the provisions of the Zoning. Ordinance. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; -A. C.. McCaughan . Aye . Joseph Mireur Aye . D. A.-Segrest - Aye . C. 0.- Watson Aye . T. R.. McGee Aye , s ( ( a ( The ordinance was passed ( by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye, D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0. Watson Aye T. R. McGee Aye Motion by Vatson, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent vua.s authorized to advertise for bids on 4200 feet of #10 solid 7 conductor .cable for use .in installing traffic signs in the city. Motion by Segrest, seconded byV4tson and carried: A. C. Molbeck was employed in the Assessin7 Department at a salary of $ 125.00 per month, effective August 30th. An Ordinance was read: REGULATING TRAFFIC' -,UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGHFA IES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN E1JERGENCY The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0..Watson Aye T. R. McGee Aye The ordinance was:passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye 320 n. A. Segrest Aye Q. p. Watson, Aye T. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a car load of lime was author- ized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to enter into a contract with the Alamo Iron Works for the purchase of not exceeding 400 water meter boxes. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Judge Jesse Wright was authorized to attend a meeting at Temple of the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Association, allowing him $25.00 expenses for the trip. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor 1 ATTEST: City Secretary/ REGULAR MEETING September 14, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Ma or 1�cCa,ghan, Commissioners, P.2ireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engine r Bisset, Bids were -opened and read from the following: Unit 109000 Ft. 2" C.I.P. .25 6560 Ft. 6" C.I.P. .84 1060 Ft. 8" C.I.P. 1.20 450 Ft. 10" C.I.P. 1.60 1-10 x 8" Tee 19.66 4-10 x 6" Tee 18.60 1-10 x 6" x 21.52 1-10" - 90 Ell 14.73 1-10 x 4 Red 7.74 1-10 x 4 Tee. 17.91 2-8 x 6 x z 17.23 1-6 x 6 x 13.62 Total 2,500.00 5,510.40 1,272.00 720.00 19.66 78,40 21.52 14.7.3 7.74 35.82 . 17..23 13.62 10,211.12 7,711.12 Unit Total Unit Total 109000 Ft. 2" C.I.P. .2305 2305.00 . .21315 2131.50 The bids were ordered -to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchase of 3,400 feet of gas and water lines from Ed Ettle, located in Del Monte Addition for a consideration of $500.00 was authorized. The Fire Marshall's report for the month of August was -read and ordered filed. The Council acknowledged receipt of the following bonds: National C.I.P. U. S. Pipe Crane Co. McWane Pipe Co. Unit Total Unit Total, Unit Total ._ Unit Total 10,000 Ft. 2" C.I.P. .20 29000.00 -- -- .194 1,940.00 .21 29100.00 6560 Ft. 6" C.I.P. .81 5,313.60 .82'- 59412.00 .83 5,444.80 .84 51510.40 1060 Ft. 8" C.I.P. 1.16 12229.60 1.16 1,234.90 1.18 10250.80 1.19 19261.40 450 Ft. 10" C.I.P. 1.56 702.00 1.58 .711.00 1.59 715.50 1.60 720.00 1-10 x 8" Tee 18.00 18.00 18.55 18.55 19.60 19.60 19.40 19.40 4-10 x 6" Tee 1.7.07- 64.28 17.60 70.40 18.60 74.40 18.20 76.80 1-10 x 6" x 19.69 19.69 20.30 20.30 21.50 21.50 20.02 20.02 1 -1011 -90 -Ell 13,48 13.48 14.00 14.00 .14.80 14.80 14.10 14.10 1-10 x 4 Red 7.08 7.08 7.30 7.30 7.75 7.75 7.85 7.85 1-10 x 4 Tee 16.39 16.39 16.90 16.90 17.90 17.90 17.30 17.30 2-8 x 6 x 15.76 31.52 16,25 32.50 27,20 34.40 16.25 32.50 1-6 x 6 x 12.46 12.46 12.85 12.85 15.60 15.60 12.85 12.85 99432.2U .7$50.70 99557.05 9,792.62 79432.20 79550.70 71617.05 79692.62 Alamo Iron Wks. Stand. Ilf g, S.A.M.S.C.O. Unit 109000 Ft. 2" C.I.P. .25 6560 Ft. 6" C.I.P. .84 1060 Ft. 8" C.I.P. 1.20 450 Ft. 10" C.I.P. 1.60 1-10 x 8" Tee 19.66 4-10 x 6" Tee 18.60 1-10 x 6" x 21.52 1-10" - 90 Ell 14.73 1-10 x 4 Red 7.74 1-10 x 4 Tee. 17.91 2-8 x 6 x z 17.23 1-6 x 6 x 13.62 Total 2,500.00 5,510.40 1,272.00 720.00 19.66 78,40 21.52 14.7.3 7.74 35.82 . 17..23 13.62 10,211.12 7,711.12 Unit Total Unit Total 109000 Ft. 2" C.I.P. .2305 2305.00 . .21315 2131.50 The bids were ordered -to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchase of 3,400 feet of gas and water lines from Ed Ettle, located in Del Monte Addition for a consideration of $500.00 was authorized. The Fire Marshall's report for the month of August was -read and ordered filed. The Council acknowledged receipt of the following bonds: Description CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Refunding Bonds, Series 1936-5,0 Dated 2/1/36 Due 2/1/66 Coupons due 2/1/38 and s.c.a. Interest Due Amount 14 0 $1M 149000.00 Nos. 2534 to 2540 and 2546 to, 2552 inclusive These bonds are to remain in the Corpus Christi National Bank for safe -keeping. Motion by 1,Iireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchase of eleven metal election ballot boxes at a cost of $22.00 each was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety bond of W. J. Stuteville in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Serest, seconded by bIireur and carried: The purchase of the necessary blinds and shades for the building was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary. I-Iayo r. SPECIAL MEETING September 16, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest; City Engineer Bisset, Water Superintendent Cunningham and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of 'the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $ 9,632.06 for gas purchased for the month of August, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Payment of $400.00 on account to M. L. Levy for Architect fees for the remodeling of the City Hall Building and the North Beach Fire Station, was authorized.. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a carload of chlorine on the existing contract for use in the sewer department. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a second hand Plymouth automobile for the hater and Gas Office at a cost of $300.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* Mayor. City Sec fetary , SPECIAL lt4EETING September 17, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 14ireur, Segrest-and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 10,000 feet of 2" cast iron screw pipe from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company at a cost of $ 2,031.50, was authorized as per the bid submitted September 14th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bid of the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. for a.quantity of 6-8 and 10 inch pipe and fittings at a price stipulated in bid of September 14th was accepted. 822 There being no further business, the meetincr adjourned. ATTEST: __ - //"— &::i�N City Secreta y SPECIAL I,IE STING . . . VC4 E��' - � LIayor. September 17, 1937 5:00 P. M* Members Present: Mayor LlcCaughan, Commissioners rlireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and Assistant City Engineer ;balker. Motion by McGee, seconded by Llireur and carried: Payment of $250.00 as a pro rata settle- ment in the case of Quionnes vs. City of Corpus Christi, the Insurance Company paying $ 500.00, was authorized. There'beina no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary r Lla.yo r SPECIAL MEETING September 20, 1937 5:00 P. 11. Members Present: LIayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Llireur and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Mr. E. N. Noyes. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried:, The bill of the Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $3,493.00,. representing 700 of the cost of the elevator was approved and ordered paid. 'lotion by Segrest, seconded by Llireur and carried: Pay►►ent of $850.00 to the Wood Sherman Construction Company, as a._portion ofi the final estimate for remodeling the City Hall was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The United States Go.vernriient\was given p.ermission to erect a ceiling light at the Municipal Airport. 'lotion by Segrest, seconded by Iaireur and carried: The salary of Roy Burchers was in -- creased to $90.00 per month, effective September 16, 1937.. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Liireur and carried: James McCarty.was employed in the mater and Gas Department at, a salary of $90.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTES A� City Secretary., REGULAR TWEETING September 21, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners,Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset* motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The delivery of the;American-La France Fire Engine.was..acceptede Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee.and carried: Payment in the amount of $12,891.50 .for the American -La France Fire Engine.was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and'earried: The 1937 tax rate was set at $2.00 per $100.00 valuation, the City Attorney to draw up the proper ordinance making the levy. A letter petition of the officers and members of the George Evans Parent Teachers Associati signed by property owners in Paul Court Addition with reference to sewer conditions in the neighborhood was read. It was noted that the matter would receive due attention. An Ordinance was read: - REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OR PROSE- CUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; ENACTING THE NECESSARY PRO- VISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AIM PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDI- NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN E14ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Absent = D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote.- ote:A. A.C, McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur -Absent C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secret y. SPECIAL MEETING September 25, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Segrest and City Attor- ney King. , The following bids were submitted for 4200 feet of traffic control cable: CORPUS CHRISTI HARDWARE CO. 4200 ft. #10 7 -conductor traffic control cable 2 of lj discount if paid in 10 days. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 4200 ft. #10 7 -conductor traffic control cable 2 of if, discount if paid in 10 days. ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY 4200 ft. #10 7 -conductor traffic control cable Code Rubber 4200 ft. #10 7 -conductor traffic control cable 30%' rubber z of 1. discount if paidin 10 days. $471.00 per 1000 ft. $473.00 per 1000 ft. $473.00 per 1000 ft. $480.00 per 1000 ft. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried Estimate #4 of Cowell & Weaver in the amount of $29718.80'for construction of the North Beach -Fire Station was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: -Bill of Harrington and Cortelyou in the amount of $400.00 for engineering and supervision fees in the sewer disposal plant was approved and ordered paid, charging same to the McKenzie Construction Company as per 324 agreement. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Junk Dealer Bond of Saul Warauch in the amount of X1000.00 was approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety Bond of J. E. Click in the amount of $1,000.00 as a plumber and drain layer, was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Settlement of taxes of the Favorite Barber Shop, being one-half of,the taxes due since acquiring one-half interest in the business. by H. A. Horne, as recommended by the City Attorney was made. An Ordinance was read: - PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1937, AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE, PROVIDED AND ORDAINED, AND DECLARING AN MIER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan 'Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; payment of $260.00 on account to Claude Boatwright for painting the Morgan Street Standpipe, was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a carload of lime for the Calallen Plant. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secretary REGULAR MELTING ` September 28, 1937 7;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Mireur and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 3000 feet of 6 inch mechani- cal joint cast iron pipe and fittings from the U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, and 2 lengths of eight inch and 2 lengths of twelve inch Molox Bell joint cast iron pipe and fittings from the American Cast Iron Pipe Company, both to be included in a previous order, was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: The following were employed as firemen at a salary of $100.00 per month: Franklin Hodges, effective September 22nd; T. J. Gallagher, effective September 22nd; C. M. Cannon, effective September 22nd; M. W. Terrell, effective September -23rd and R. H. Dyer, effective September 28, 1937. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 4200 feet #10 7 -conductor traffic control cable from the Corpus Christi Hardware Company at the price quoted in the bid dated September 25th, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Electrician's bond in the amount of $1,000.00 from James Neville, was approved. 325 W. M. Neyland appeared before the Council with reference to extending a spur track across North Staples Street at the location now occupied.by the Tex-Mex Newsstand. He was advised that the occupants of the property,would be asked to vacate, and permission granted at no cost or liability to the City. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $ 25,000 from the Gas Fund to the Current Fund -:.was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Transfer of $ 2,736.18 from the Current the City Hall Construction Fund to Fund to/cover the, extras in the remodeling of the City Hall Building was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The tax roll for the year 1937 wasr-�'- approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The purchasing agent was authorized to purchase various engineering supplies, consisting of levels, books, instruments, etc. at a cost of approximately $115.00. Captain Roberts appeared before the Council in regard to leasing a space on the Municipal pier. Finance Commissioner Mireur, Street and Park Commissioner McGee and City Engineer Bisset were appointed a committee to investigate and make recommendation. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried; The rental of a space for the use of the Police Department in the Nueces Drug Store on Waco Street at the cost of $10.00 per month, was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING .September 30, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. The following bids were submitted for the construction of two bridges, one 105 feet in length and one 175 feet in length across Ramirena Creek, south-east of Lucas, Live Oak AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW INTEREST UPON ADVANCE PAY- MENTS OF AD .VALOR31 TAXES FOR THE YEAR 19379 FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE APPLIED AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLOWANCES MAY BE MADE: DEFINING THE AMOUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLO?,ANCES MAY BE APPLIED; AND DECLARING AN EtgERGENCY. County, Texas: t AMOUNT TIME Cowell & Weaver 99496.00 60 days B Town & Root 10,695.32 40 days McKenzie -Construction Company 179091.00 60 days • Gulf States Construction Company 11,783.00 60 days Stroman Construction Company 89500.00 35 days Austin Bridge Company 89975.00 70 days • - . Baass Construction Co. 89220.00 95 days City Engineer's Estimate 89530.50 60 days The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. A Resolution was read; - AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW INTEREST UPON ADVANCE PAY- MENTS OF AD .VALOR31 TAXES FOR THE YEAR 19379 FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE APPLIED AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLOWANCES MAY BE MADE: DEFINING THE AMOUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLO?,ANCES MAY BE APPLIED; AND DECLARING AN EtgERGENCY. 326 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Payment of $300.00 to W, H. McElroy on account for compiling the delinquent tax record, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Payment of $100.00 to M. L. Levy on architectural fees in account foV,the remodeling of the City Hall Building, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: (/Z` City Secretary • SPECIAL MEETING October 4, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and Watson, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The following resolutions were adopted and the Mayor authorized to execute: "Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, a municipal corporation of Texas that said corporation's Mayor, be and he is hereby duly authorized and fully empowered to enter into and execute, for and in the name of said corporation, one certain written agreement, dated and effective February 23rd, 1937, between said corporation and Guy A. Thompson, Trustee, San Andonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad Company, Debtor::'-;,�**.* herein called Carrier, respecting among certain things: . A 10" sewer line crossing under SAU&G;tracks at Engr. Station 07 / 86.6,.Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas" "Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas that said corporation's Mayor, be and he is hereby duly authorized and fully empowered to enter into and execute, for a& in the name of said corporation, one certain written agreement, dated September 22nd 1937, between said corporation and Missouri Improvement Company and Guy A. Thomp- son, Trustee, San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad Company, Debtor, herein Calle Carrier, respecting among certain things: 8" sewer pipe line across Missouri Improvement Company property and SAU&G tracks at Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.". Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The estimate of J. W. Bermingham in the amount of $4,778.40 for remodeling the Library Building was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by, Segrest and carried: Contract for the construction of two bridges over Ramir_ena Creek was awarded to Baass Brothers in view of the letter from them of October 1st, stating that their working time would be 55 days at a price of $8,220.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of miscellaneous tile sewer fittings from the McKenzie Construction Company was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase approximately 500 fire bricks to repair the Incinerator. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: J. I. Hall was employed in the Water & Gas Department, to replace Raymond Vetters at a salary of $75.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded -by Watson and carried: Roy-Burchers was to be allowed car allowance of $ 30.00 per month. 327 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary7 REGULAR MEETING October 5, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest. Watson and McGee, City Attorney Kind and City Engineer Bisset. 4 Came for consideration the matter of canvassin- the returns of the City Bond Election held on the 29th day of September, 1937. The Secretary presented the sealed returns of the pre- siding judges of the eleven (11) bond voting precincts and on motion duly made and carried, said returns were opened and canvassed. The Tviayor and the Commissioners, acting as a committ ee of the whole, canvassed the returns of the election and the Council, actin; as a committee of the whole, made the following report. Official canvassing of returns of election held September 29, 1937: Bond Election Precinct No, 1: For Proposition No. 1 Received 33 Votes proposition No. 2 Received 32 Votes Against Proposition No, 1 Received 9 Votes proposition No. 2 Received 8 Votes Bond Election precinct No 2: For Proposition No. 1 Received 107 Votes No. Proposition No. 2 Received 104 Votes Against Proposition No. 1 Received 19 Votes Proposition Proposition No. 2 Received 18 Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 3: For proposition For Proposition No. 1 Received 101 Votes No. Proposition No. 2 Received 100 Votes Against Proposition No, 1 Received 20 Votes Noe Proposition.No. Received 2 Received 19 Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 4 For Proposition No. 1 Received 199 Votes No. Proposition No. 2 Received 193 Votes Against proposition No. 1 Received 33 Votes 2 Proposition No, 2 Received 32 Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 5 For proposition No. 1 Received 183 Votes Proposition No. 2 Received 175 Votds Against Proposition No. 1 Received 28 Votes proposition Noe 2 Received 34 Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 6: For Proposition No. 1 Received 129 Votes Proposition No. 2 Received 126 Votes Against Proposition No. 1 Received 64 Votes proposition No. 2' Received 63` Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 7: For Proposition No. 1 Received 51 Votes proposition No. 2 Received 47 Votes Against proposition No. 1 Received 28 Votes proposition No. 2 Received 27 Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 8:: For Proposition No. l Received 68 Votes proposition No. 2 Received 64 Votes Against Proposition No. 1 Received 13 Votes proposition No. 2 Received 15 Votes Bond Election Precinct No. 9: a For Proposition i No. 1 Received 61 Votes Proposition No. 2` Received 57'Votes Against proposition No. 1 Received 22 Votes Proposition No. 2 Received 24 Votes 328 Bond Election Precinct No. 10: For proposition No. 1 Proposition No. 2 Against Proposition No. l Proposition No. 2 Bond Election Precinct No. 11: For proposition No. 1 Proposition} No. 2 Against prbpodition No. 1 proposition No. 2 Total Number of Votes: For proposition No. 1 Proposition No. 2 Against Proposition No. 1 Proposition No. 2 The Secretary thereupon read a resolution: Received 148 Votes Received 146 Votes Received 30 Votes Received 29 Votes Received 41 Votes Received 40 Votes Received 13 Votes Received 12 Votes Received 1121 Votes Received 1084 Votes Received 279 Votds Received 281 Votes CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN Z,1LERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan •Ave Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The Resolution was finally passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye - Joe I,,Iireur Absent C. 0. Watson Aye ' D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Reports of the Fire Department, police Department and Engineering Department for the month of September were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by TJcGee and carried: The bill of the San Jacinto Construction Co in the amount of $7,000.00 for the laying of an eight inch gas main and a 12 inch water main across the ship channel was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to pur chase an Electrolux for the Health Department at a cost of x;155.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Periodical estimate for partial payment #12, Docket 8864 from the McKentie Construction Company in the amount of ?9,005.43 was approve and ordered paid. $7,805.43 being all the funds available to be ordered paid at this time, leaves a balance of $1,200.00 due on this estimate. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Gas Fixtures bond of Steve Rodric'uez in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST • Mayor. i City Seci etar SPECIAL MEETING . October 5, 1937 9:00 P. rd. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Watson and T;IcGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried:. Purchasing Agent was authorized to pur- chase an address -o -graph machine for -the Water and Gas Department. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Se(Sretar,6, Mayor ■ 329 SPECIAL I:IEETING - October 7, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Tjayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Serest and McGee, City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advettise for bids on a quantity of cast iron gas pipe and fittings. Motion by Segrest, seconded bV•1jcGee and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purcAase a graphotype machine for the eater and Gas Office. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried:- The City Engineer was instructed to issue a permit for a store building located on lots 5 and 61 Block 14 on Chamberlain Addition. lv�r. McGee did not vote. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; The City Council went on record for opposing House Bill #21, releasin; penalty and interest on ad valorem taxes that are de- linquent on or before February 28, 1938; and our representative was notified of such action. Motion by Segrest, sedonded by Watson and carried:. The I.Iayor was authorized to execute an easement with the,Rumble Oil & Refining Company crossing the airport property, subject to the approval of Commissioner McGee, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 01 Mayo r ATTEST: __ //V City Secr tar REGULAR I.TEETING October 12, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor pro -tem Mireur, Commissioners Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting was recessed until 7:30 P. Iii., VYednesday, October 13, 1937. ATTEST: City Secret ry, i 11'ayor RECESSED MEETING October. 13, 1937 7:30 P. 12. Members Present; Mayor IJScCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, McGee and Mireur, City, Attorney King and Assistant City Engineer Vvalker. An Ordinance was read: DEFINING "ITINERANT VEIIDORS" AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PERMITS TO ITINERANT VENDORS AIM REGULATING THE SALE OF GOODS AND I�;ERC HANDISE BY SUCH ITIIIERAIIT VMTDORS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDIIIG FOR P 1lALTIES AND REPEALIPIG ORDINANCES IIICONSISTEi4T 1=17.ITH, AND -DECLARIIIG All 1111ERG ENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe mireur Aye C. 0, Watsoh Aye D. A.. Sesrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. I.1cCaughan Aye 330 An Ordinance was read: Joe lilireur Aye C. 0.. va.tson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos.; R. McGee Ay.e PROVIDIryG' FOR THE PAY I ENT OF TAXES 321I-ANITALLY, THE 11AIINER OF PAY1ME1IT IN SUCH HATTER I TI -121 11ETIIOD OF TAXING PENALTY AND THE INTEREST THEREON, AND DECLARING All EI: ERGEINCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. I,IcCau�han Aye Joe 14ireur Aye C. 0. ,7atson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaurrhan Joe riireur C. 0,, Watson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. l4rcGee Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Motion by 17ireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The proposition of Kleberg, Eckhardt & Lowe to represent the City in the case of P,Iclliurrey vs City of Corpus Christi as per the terms and considerations stipulated in letter of October 11th addressed to City Attorney R. B. King, was accepted. A Resolution was read for the first time and passed to the second reading: AUTHORIZING AND DIRLCTING THE I,iAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF T1 71CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT BY AND BET `'EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BOB WOLF, RE - LAT IrI G TO THE DISPLAYING OF ADVERTISING OF WASTE PAPER CAMS . motion by Mireur, seconded by :,3cGee and carried: Settlement of taxes by the Apfel Brooks Company as recommended by the City Attorney was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Ernest Beard was employed in the Water and Gas Office at a salary of .$90,00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Carl Gentry was promoted to Captain of the North Beach Fire Station at a salary of $130,00 per month. A t V/Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: G. Guy Miller was employed in the Gas Construction Department at a salary of $125,00 per month and car allo�:,ance of $25.00 per month, subject to execution of waiver of liability to the City in regard to the health of employees. Motion by 14ireur, seconded by 01atson and carried: Fannie Echevarria and C. A. Scivally were employed as elevator oy)erators; at a salary of $50.00 per month each. Motion by Mireur seconded by Vatson and carried: The Cori -pus Christi Coi�imunity shows were granted a ninety day permit to show under the auspices of the American Legion in the Kleberg ' Baseball Park, upon payment of the usual license and subject to the jurisdiction of the Police Department. The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of September was read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase the necessary stoves for the building at a cost of $315.00, Motion by Mireur, seconded by l.icuee and carried: The Purchasing Agent inras authorized to purchase a four inch water meter.. The minutes to date were read and approved. , There being'no further business, the meetin7 adjourned. ATT LST_: City Secretary, I Lay or "31 SPECT.AL MEETING October 16, 1 37 11:00 A. M. Members Present: ilayor I,icCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Iiireur. x r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a four inch water meter. . and carried:` Iiotion by Segrest, seconded by I4,ireur+/ The Purchasing; Agent was authorized 'to purchase a car load of lime for the Calallen Plant. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bill of G. H. Dunne for road oil mater- ial for the Street Department was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Crane Company to be given an order for 3000 feet.of 3/4ainch copper pipe, 600 feet of 14 inch pipe and 4,000 pounds of pig lead. Motion by,Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 30 book binders from the < Corpus Christi Book and Stationery Company and 25,000 ledger shebts from the Nueces Print- ing Company for the Water and Gas Department, was -authorized. Iulotion. by I,lireur, seconded.by Segrest and carried: Bill of the Corpus Christi . Printing 9 Company for election supplies was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and curried: Purchase of an International Truck chasis from the Cage Implement Company at a cost of X990,00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. or. ATTEST: City Sec retar ' • REGULAR MEETING October 19, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,_Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Bids were received from the following firms on pipe and fittings: UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY 169000 ft. 4" cast iron pipe, class 150 . mechanical joint to be used for gas 62,e per ft. $91,920.00 16,000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 150 mechanical -joint to be used for gas 92,e per ft. 149720.00 59000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 250 mechanical joint to be used for gas 95¢ per ft. 49750.00 Pipe to be furnished in 16 or 18 ft, lengths, coated. Also:the- . following fittings to be bid on by items: 6 only 6" tees 15.00 each 90.00 10 only 6 x 6 x•4 crosses 16.05 " 160.50 4 only 6 x 6 x 4 tees 13.50 " 54.00 10 only 4 x 4 crosses 13.45 " 134.50 8 only 4" tees • 10.45 " 83.60 • 12 only 4" plugs 1.12 " 13,44 • 12 only 6" plugs 1.40 " 16.80 • Total $ 299942.84 F. 0. B. cars CorpusChristi, State time of delivery as desired. Terms: 30 days net or 1/2 of 1; in 10 days. ALAMO IRON WORKS 169000 ft, 4" cast iron pipe, class 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas $0.645 per ft, 109320.00 16,000 ft, of 6" cast.iron pipe, class 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas 0.945 " " 159120.00 5,000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 250 < mechanical joint to be used for gas 0.975 " " 41875.00 Pipe to be furnished in 16 ft. lengths coated. Also the following fittings to be bid on by items: 332 6 only 6" tees 10 only 6 x 6 x 4 crosses 4 only 6 x 6 x 4 tees 10 only 4 x 4 crosses 8 only 4" tees 12 only 4" plugs 12 only 6" plugs $13.93 each 15.37 " 12.63 " 12.94 " , 10.31 " 1,27 " 1.80 " 83.58 153.70 50.52 129.40 8 2.48 15.24 21.60 Total - 309851.52 F. 0. B. cars Corpus Christi. Shipment will.be made to start two days from receipt of order, complete in two weeks. Terms; Net 30 days. a CORPUS CHRISTI HDWE.COMPANY 169000 Ft. 4" cast iron pipe, class.150 64,d per ft. 109240.00 mechanical joint to be used Jor gas " mechanical joint to be 169000 Ft. of 6" cast iron pipe, class 150 51000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 250 86.00 mechanical joint to be used for.gas 94X per ft. 159040.00 59000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 250 Also the following.fittings to be bid on by items. mechanical joint to be used -for gas 97¢ per ft. 49850.00 Pipe to be furnished in 16 or 18 ft, lengths, coated. weight of Also the following fittings,to be bid on by items; ton. 6 only 6" tees 15.00 each 90.00 10 only 6 x 6 x 4 crosses 16.05 " 160.50 4 only 6 x 6 x-4 tees 13.50 " 54.00 10 only 4 x 4 crosses 13.45 " 134.50 8 only 4" tees 10.45 " 83.60 12 only 4" plugs 1.12 " 13.44. 12 only 6" plugs 1.40 " 16.80 Total 309682,84 F. 0. B. cars Corpus Christi. Shipment as desired Terms; 30 days net. MCWAYNE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY 16,000 Ft. 4" cast iron pipe, class 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas $.66r per ft. 169000 Ft. of 6" cast iron pipe, class 150 " mechanical joint to be used for gas .955 " " 51000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 250 86.00 mechanical joint to be used for gas •9875 " " Pipe to be furnished in 16 or 18 ft. lengths coated. Also the following.fittings to be bid on by items. 6 only 6" tees 10 only 6 x 6 x 4 crosses 4 only 6 x 6'x 4 tees 10 only 4 x 4 crosses 8 only 4" tees 12 only 4" plugs 12 only 6" plugs F. 0. B, cars Corpus Christi, of order. Terms; 30 days net. 10,560.00 15, 280.00 4,937.50 $15.50 each 93.00 17.50 " 175.00 14.00 " 56.00 14.00 " 140.00 10.75 " 86.00 1.80. " 21.60 . 2.65 " 31.80 1.80 Total 319380.90 Shipment will be made 15 days from receipt CRANE COMPANY Approx. 16,0001 4" McWane, class 150 Boltite mechanical joint cast iron gas pipe in 161 lengths Approx. 16,0001 6". ditto Approx. 5,0001 6" McWane, Class 250 Boltite mechanical joint cast iron gas pipe in 161 lengths .66 per ft. 109560.00 .955 " " 159280.00 .9874 " " ' 40937.50 6 -6" Tees 15.50 each 93.00, _ 10 - 6 x 6 x 4" Crosses 17.40 " 175.00 _ 4- 6 x 6 x 4" tees 14.00 " 56.00 8 - 4" tees 10.75 " 86.00 10 - 4 x 4" crosses 14.00 " 140.00 12 - 4" plugs 1.80 " 21.60 12 - 6" plugs 2.65 " 31.80 Total $ 3,,379.90 F. 0, B. Corpus Christi, subject to minimum carload weight of 36,000 lbs, and based on present all rail carload rate of $6.60 per ton. Shipment to be made 15 days after receipt of order. Terms; 30 days net. NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE CO. 16,000 ft. 4" cast iron pipe, cliss 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas 16,000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas 5,000 ft. 6" cast iron �pipe, class 250 mechanical joint to be ubed for gas .65 per ft. .95 " . " .98 " " F Pipe to be furnished in 16 or 18 ft, lengths, coated. Also, the following fittings to be bid on by items:. 6 only 6" tees 10 only 6 x 6 x 4 crosses 4only 6x 6 x 4 tees 10 only 4 x 4 crosses 8 only 4" tees 12 only 4" plugs 12 only 6" plugs F. 0. B. cars Corpus Christi, Terms: 30 days net. 333 15.30 each 16.94 " 13.85 " 13.78 " 10.52 p 1,84 " 2.66 " Total $319092.56 Delivery to suit construction requirements. SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY 169000 ft. 4" Flexklamp Joint Super-DeLavaud centrifugally cast, cast iron pipe, Class 150 18 ft. lengths Per lin. ft. $ 0.65 169000 ft. 6" ditto 59000 ft. 6" ditto, Class 250 " " " 098 6 6" Flexklamp Tees Each 15.30 10 6 x'6 x 4 x 4 Flexklamp crosses " 16.94 4 6 x 6 x 4 Flexklamp Tees " 13.85 10 4" Flexklamp Crosses " 13.78 8 4" Flexklamp Tees ," 10.52 12 4" Flexklamp Plugs " 1.84 12 6" Flexklamp Plugs " 2.66 Flexklamp Fittings to be furnished complete w/ all Joint Material. Total $31,092.56 Above.prices are F. 0. B. Foundry, Birmingham, Alabama, with full freight allowed to Corpus Christi, Texas, at present tariff rate of freight, any increase in freight being for your account, and are based on shipment in -carload quantities only. Shipment to be made to suit construction requirements. Terms: 30 days net. AMERICAN CAST IROli PIPE COMPANY 169000 ft. 4"cast iron pipe, class 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas 169000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 150 mechanical joint to be used for gas 59000 ft. 6" cast iron pipe, class 250 mechanical joint to be.used for gas Pipe to be furni.shed in 16 ft, lengths, coated. Also the following fittings to be bid on by items: 6 only 6" tees 10 only 6 x 6 x 4 crosses 4only 6x6x4 10 only 4" crosses 8 only 4" tee s 12 only 4" plugs _ 12 only 6" pluts Total $ 0.645 per ft. 0.945 0.975 " " 13.93 each 15.37 " 12.63 " 12.94 10.31 " 1.27 " 1.80 " $30,851.52 F. 0. B. cars Corpus Christi. Shipment within two days after receipt of order and complete entirely in two weeks. Terms;. 30 days net. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. - A resolution was read for the second time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BOB WOLFE, RELATING TO THE DISPLAYING OF ADVER- TISING ON WASTE PAPZR CANS. This resolution was then passed to the third reading. A resolution wqs read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY TO THE HUMBLE PIPE LINE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ACROSS AND ALONG STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye 334 D.. A. Segrest Aye Thos.:R. McGee Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye -Joe-Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye A resolution was reads AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND E. J. AND H. R. BRASS, DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME AND STYLE OF BAAS BROTHERS CONCRETE COMPANY, RELAT- ING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGES ACROSS RAMIRENA CREEK, LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS: AND DE- CLARING E-CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: • A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur 'Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye . Thos. R. McGee Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson ;Aye D. A. Segrest Aye - Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur. seconded by Segrest and carried: The bill of Adolph's Garage in the amount of $3.00 for lifting Carrol Wakefield's car out of a ditch, was approved, and pay ment authorized to be made to Carrol Wakefield. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Gas Fitter's bond and Plumber's bond in the amount of $1,000.00 each, of Joe Garza, doing business as the Nu -way Plumbing Company, were approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The request of K. H. Kruse for a concess- ion on water used in the installation of a tennis court, located opposite the Senior High School, as a civic project, was referred to Commissioner Segrest for action deemed proper. C. R. Fulton appeared -before the Council, relative to a permit for the 'Bill'Haynes shows, $6 was advised that permission had been previously granted 5. S. Burgess. The minutes to date were read and approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; The meeting was recessed until 5 P/ M., October 20, 1937. ATTEST: City Secretary.. RECESS MEETING October 20, 1937 5:00 P. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on two Remington Rand billing machines for the mater and Gas Depart - meant. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of a power take -off cab and accessories for a truck from the Cage Implement Company was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron.scr.ew pipe. M Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of five $1,000.00 City of Corpus Christi Refunding Bonds, Series 1936 from Mahan -Dittmar Company at NihetyTnine was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: P. M. Friday, October 22nd, ATTEST: City secretAry. SPECIAL MEETING The igeeting was recessed until 4:30 Mayor. October 21, 1937 8:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset: A letter was read from the W. K. Ewing Company and Fenner & Beane, advising of their with- drawa� from the contract to purchase $ 750,000.00 of Gas Revenue Bonds. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Judge Jesse Wright was allowed $30.00 expenses to attend the Nueces River.Valley Conservation & Reclamation District meeting in Austin. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 900 feet of traffic control cable from the Corpus Christi Hardware Company at a cost of approximately $225.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. • Mayor. ATTEST: a City Secret -y. c/A ' RECESS MEETING October 22, 1936 4:30 P. Me Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest and Mireur, and City Attorney King. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: given a police commission. A resolution was read: Fire Marshall S. T. Jackson was to be AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO APPROVE THE ENGINEERS' REQUEST•THAT THE COMPLETION DATE OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER EX_ TENSIONS PROJECT BE ADVANCED TO DECEMBER lst, 1937, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The Council acknowledged receipt of the following bonds which were placed in the Corpus Christi National Bank for safe -keeping. 336 . CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 19369 5f Interest Amount Dated 2/1/36 due Due 2/1/69 5 ® $1,000.00 Coupons due 2/1/38 and s.c.a. Nos. 3099, 3100,3101,3102 and 3103 2/1-8/1 59000.00 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of Smith Walker in the amount of $50.00 as final payment on the construction of the pump station was approved and ordered paid. f Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, the meeting was recessed until October 25th, 5:00 P. M. Mayor. ATTEST: ��Ci�ty§ecretary. RECESS MEETING October 25, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Mireur. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of the U. S. Pipe and'Foundry Company for a quantity of pipe and fittings at the price submitted in the bid of October 19th, was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a second-hand International Truck at a price of $445.00 from the McNabb -Collins Motor Company for use in the Gas Con- struction Department was authorized., Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 100 gas regulators from th Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The meeting recessed until 7:30 P. M., October 25th.• ATTEST, City Secreta y. RECESS MEETING October 25, 1937 7:30 P. M. ME ��_W MOROI Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and Assistant City Attorney Carr, Dyer, Roberts and•Pancoast, C. F. Child & Coopany, Mahan Dittmar Company, Fenner & Beane Company and Brown Crummer Company, through their representatives, submitted a verbal proposal to purchase the recently voted $750,000 Gas Revenue Bonds. The matter was taken under advisement. There being no further_ business, the meeting adjourned; ' _.. Mayor. ATTEST: s City Secretary :137 REGULAR MEETING October 26, 1937 7:30 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King and City Enginear Bisset: Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Mrs. Louisa Pearson, Mrs. Charles R. Gibson and Rabbi -Sidney Wolfe were appointed as members of the Library Board for the term 1937 to 1939, A Resolution was read for the third time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND.BOB GOLF RELATING ' TO THE DISPLAYING OF ADVERTISING ON -WASTE PAPER CANS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE SAID BOB WOLF ON HIS PAYING A STIPULATED SUM THEREFOR TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Fred Cole, local manager of the Burroughs Adding.Machine Company appeared before the Council with reference to the sale of a billing machine to the City. No action was taken. r An Ordinance was read for -the first time and passed to the second reading: GRANTING TO THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE, TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATZ A SPUR TRACT UPON, ALONG; OVER AND ACROSS NORTH STAPLES STREET, AND PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO; IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AT A POINT AND LOCATION ON THE MAIN LINE TRACT OF THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY WHERE SAID TRACK CROSSES NORTH STAPLES STREET. A committee from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Central Power and Light Company, appeared before the Council relative to lighting the Nueces Bay causeway. The Mayor suggested to the committee that data be prepared relative to cost and maintenance, and same be submitted jointly to the City and County Commissioners, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company for gas purchased during the months of September and October in the amounts of $8,741.68 and $8,348.12, was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Gas Fitter's Bond. of, G. M. Wilhaite and Electtician's Bond of Hassel Electric Company in the amounts of $1,000.00 each, were approved, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of an International Tractor was authorized. The mihutes to date were read and approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The meeting was recessed until 11:00 A. M. October 27, 1937, ATTEST: 01 f City Sec etar SPECIAL MEETING October 26, 1937 10:00 P. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Mireur and Segrest, City Attorney 338 King and S. L. Austin representing Fenner & Beane Corporation. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The proposal of Leo Brewer with re- ference to the purchase of $750,000 Gas System Revenue Bonds was accepted, the Mayor being authorized to�execute`the agreement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. _ Mayor.. ATTEST: e - City Secretary. RECESS MEETING October 27, 1937 11;00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Engin- eer Bisset. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The meeting recessed until 7:30 P. M., October 27, 1937, AT T: �/"X/'� 'City Sec etar Mayor RECESS MEETING October 27, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; A. M., October 28th. ATTEST: City SecretarT The meeting was recessed until 11:00 Mayor, RECESS MEETING October 28, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, McGee and City. Attorney,King. Motion by,Mireur, seconded by McGee and ca.ried: October 28th. ATT T: City Secre ry The meeting recessed until 2:30 P. M. Mayor, RECESS MEETING - October 28, 1937 2:30 P. M. M3epbergePresent: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Mireur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $7,700.00 from the Gas Fund to the Current Fund was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount -of .$126.28, representing ,the difference in the amount of gas purchased for the month of August, was approved and ordered paid, X39 Dr. Matson reported present for the meeting. An Ordinance was read: AUTHORIZING 'THE ISSUANCE OF $7509000 OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 19379 BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 4-1/4f PER ANNUM, INTEREST PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY AND NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR, PRINCIPAL TO MATURE SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD OF TWELVE YEARS, EACH BOND BEING OF THE DENOMINATION OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($19000.00), PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND, PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF THE CITY GAS SYSTEM TO THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE BONDS AFTER PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSE OF OPERATING SAID SYSTEM, MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE CITY IN REFERENCE TO THE BONDS AND THE FUND FROM WHICH SAID PRINCIPAL AND IN- TEREST IS TO BE PAID, PROVIDING THAT THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS SHALL NEVER HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEMAND PAYMENT OF SAID OBLIGATIONS OUT OF ANY FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION, PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR TO TAKE CHARGE OF SAID BONDS PRIOR TO THE SALE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The•Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson. Aye D. A, Seg -rest Absent Thomas R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye The Ordihance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thomas R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute performance contract for the sale of $750,000 Gas System Revenue Bonds, series 1937, between the City of Corpus Christi and Fenner & Beane Corporation; Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast; C. F. Childs & Company; The Brown-Crummer Company; and Mahan, Dittmar & Company A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO A COMPROMISE AGREEMENT WITH FENNER & BEANE CORPORATION AND W. K. ElSING COMPANY, INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RETURN THE DEPOSIT THEREUNDER TO THE PARTIES MAKING SAME unanimously Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The resolution was adopted, and the deposit of:$15,000.00 was delivered to John A. Mobley, Attorney representing Fenner & Beane Corporation and W. K. Ewing Company, Inc. Gasoline bids were submitted by the ;following firms, furnishing gasoline for the 90 day period, beginning November 1st. Present Maximum r Magnolia Petroleum Co. 10.5 13.125 Gulf Oil Corporation 10.5 114 Humble Oil & Refining Co. 10.5 11.5 ; Pure Oil Dist, Co. 14.5 11.5 Texas Co. 10.5 .1312 Sinclair Oil & Refining Co. 10.5' ..125 - Gandy Robertson Oil Co. 14 Inc. all tax Texas Star Oil 14.5 Turner Oil Co. 15.5 Inc. all tax Mann-Hefley Oil Products Co. 10.00 B & W Oil Company 14.00 Inc all tax The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, ATTEST • the meeting adjourned. Mayor . I SPECIAL MEETING October 29, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The proposition of the State Reclamation Department to furnish a topographer and recorder and necessary instruments and equipment, including truck for the purpose of making a topographic map of the City of Corpus Christi and area beyond the present city limits that will probably be included in the new boun- daries of the City, was accepted. The City is to furnish two rodmen and subsistance for two state men, not to exceed $40.00 per month each. The estimated cost of the project to the State Reclamation Department is to be approximately $420.00 per month and the cost to the City to be approximately $230.00 per month, requiring approximately five months to complete the project.- Motion roject. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and. carried: The resignation of M. E. Johnson as manager of the airport, was accepted, effective November 1st. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: 0. G. Corben was employed as manager of the airport, effective November 1st, at a salary of $150.00 per month. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a mover attachment for a mowing machine was authorized. e Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase -of 3000 feet of one inch steel pipe was authorized. There bei -g no further business, ATTEST: City Se retar the meeting adjourned. Mayor. REGULAR MEETING November 2, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Vatson and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Bids were submitted from the following firms as indicated: CORPUS CHRISTI HARDWARE COMPANY 109000 ft. 2" Cast Iron Pipe with 22" threaded screw joints in lengths 18 or 20 ft. for gas or water. $0.1982 per ft. $19982.00 F.O.B. Corpus Christi. Shipment at once out of stock. Terms: 30 days net SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY 109000 ft. 2" Cast Iron pipe with 22" threaded screw joints in lengths 20 ft. for gas or water. _ $ 2,130.00 F.O. p. Corpus Christi. "Shipment made two days from receipt of order. Terms: 30 days net ` AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY 10,000 ft. 2" Cast Iron pipe with 22" threaded screw joints in lengths 20 ft. for gas or water. $0.25 per foot $29500.00 F. O.B. Corpus Christi. Shipment to be made 21 days from receipt of order. Terms: 30 days net. UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY 10,000 ft. 2" Cast Iron Pipe with 21" threads in 181 lengths screw joint. $0.27 per foot. $29700.00 F.O.B. our foundry Birmingham, Alabama with freight allowed Corpus Christi, Texas a4l The bids were ordered to lay on the table for -forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. The Woodstock Typewriter Sales Company submitted a bid as follows: Cost of 2 Reminzton Rand Electrified Accounting Machines, Model 83 C, complete with Registers and Stands. Delivered and Installed $29580.00 Net Allowance on 1 old machine Balance due $ 185.00 $2,395.00 Met Terms- One half payable in February 1938 and one half payable:in July 1938. The bid was ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter, An Ordinance was read -for the second time and passed to the third reading: GRANTING TO THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE,.TO ,CONSTRUCT, MAIN- TAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR TRACT UPON, -ALONG, OVER AND ACROSS NORTH STAPLES STREET, AND PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AT A POINT AND LOCATION ON THE MAIN LINE TRACT OF THE TEXAS ?MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY WHERE SAID TRACK CROSSES NORTH STAPLES STREET.' An Ordinance was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE PRO- VIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH; DEFINING MILK AND CERTAIN MILK PRODUCTS, MILK PRO= DUCERS, MILK PRODUCER -DISTRIBUTOR, MILK DISTRIBUTOR, MILK DEALER, MILK DISPENSER, MILK PLANT, DAIRY, PAS- TEURIZATION, GOAT MILK, HEALTH OFFICER, ETC., PRO- HIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MISBRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REQUIRING PER1,1ITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS AND MILK PLANTS,,THE EXAMINATION, GRAD- .:�-.ING, LABELING, PLACARDING, PASTEURIZING, REGRADING, `DISTRIBUTION'AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF MILK GRADES, THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK PLANTS, PRO- VIDING REQUIREMMITS AND USES OF MILK HOUSE, TOILET, WAtER SUPPLY, UTENSILS, CLOTHING, MILK STOOLS; PRO- VIDING FOR THE EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION OF PER- SONNEL HANDLING MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, EXAMINATION, INSPECTION AND CLEANLINESS OF ALL EQUIPMENT USED IN PRODUCTION OF MILK AND MILK -PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF MILK TO QUARANTINED RESIDENCES; PROVID- ING FOR LICENSE FEES; PROVIDING REMEDIES AND FIX- ING PENALTIES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING THAT IF ANY PORTION OF TH3 ORDINANCE BE HELD INOPERATIVE OR INVALID, THE REMAINDER OF THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE UNAFFECTED THEREBY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING PARAGRAPHS FOUR, FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN OF SECTION SEVEN, AND PARAGRAPHS SIX AND SEVEN OF SECTION TEN THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY.9 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye This Ordinance was passed by the following vote: . A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AMENDING A RESOLUTION ENTITLED " A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE -ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW INTEREST UPON ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 19379 FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE APPLIED AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLOWANCES'MAY BE MADE; DEFINING THE AMOUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLOW- ANCES MAY BE APPLIED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING THE THIRD PARAGRAPH THEREOF AND SEC- TION TWO THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EP.ZERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye 342 C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T. R. McGee -7,t: Aye The Resolution was:.passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest' Absent T. R. jacGee Aye A Resolution was,. read,: „ AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF 'SAY DEED TO THE HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY, A TEXAS CORPORATION, TO LAY, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, REPLACE, CHANGE AND RE141OVE ONE PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPOR- TATION OF OIL, GAS AND/OR WATER AND/OR THEIR PRODUCTS, ON, OVER AND THROUGH LOT NUMBER EIGHTEEN OUT OF THE J. CL RUSSELL FARM TRACTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur. Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T. R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The bid of the Sinclair Oil & Refining Company for furnishing gasoline to the City for a 90 day period, beginning November 1st was accepted. J. W. C. Pettus, 809 Sixteenth Street,appeared before the Council with reference to a sewer connection at his address. The matter was referred to the City Engineer. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Plumbers bonds of Roy H. Fox and J. E. Clew in the amounts of $1,000.00 each, were approved. The reports of the Engineering Department, Fire Marshall and Fire Department for the month of October were read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Mrs. Fred quaile was appointed a member of the Library Board instead of Mrs. Louisa Pearson, who was unable to serve for the term from 1937 to 1939. A petition was read, signed by a number of citizens relative to changing the name of South Water Street at the point of intersection with Cooper Alley, south to Bayview Street and Bayview Street, to Ocean Drive. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee: Purchase of seven gas regulators, costing approx- imately $217.00 was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a Cash Book for the Account- ing Department was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a car load of cement was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: J. G. Walker was employed as watchman,.. effective November 1st at a salary of $30.00 per month. f Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Lloyd Clarkson was employed to'secure right of way for the Calallen Water Line at a salary of $ 6.00 per day and 5¢ per mile car expense, or actual expenses when necessary to go out of town in the performance of said duties. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Paul• C.- Marion was employed as Bailiff %0 in the Corporation Court at a salary of $75.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. A. M, .Erskine, Engineer.on the Reservoir project, reported on the work being done at the present time. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 59 1937 5;00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Corpus Christ. Hardware Company's bid for pipe as submitted on November 21 1937, was accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Bill of the Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $1,497.00, representing the balance due for installation of elevator, was approved and ordered paid. d Motion by Segrest,-seconded by Mireur and carried: Al 2epeda was employed in the water and gas office, succeeding James McCarty at a salary of $75.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Ernest Beard was allowed $30.00 per month for use of car. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a car load of alum was authotized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Miraur and carried: Purchase of a car load of lime was authorized. - Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of two new Chevrolet automobiles for the Police Department was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Bill of Terrell Bartlett Company, Con- sulting Engineers for the City Reservoir, in the amount of $172.50 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited Vouchers report for the month , of September and October was approved, and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers 7431 to 10484 inclusive was ratified. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Southwestern Flag Decorators were to be given permission to erect Christmas decorations in the business section of the City, providing proper liability insurance is furnished to the City. There being;no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: 'City Sec etar - - 344 SPECIAL MEETING November 91 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Engineer u Bisset, Don Allen, A. J. McKenzie, �. P. A. InspectorNWoods and City Attorney King, Don Allen,r:resident engineer of the sewer project, reported the damage done to the sewer, water & gas lines across the ship channel by the Mecklenberg. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for action. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 15,000 pounds of lead from the Crane Company was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a floor waxing machine at a cost of approximately $200.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST: JO City -Secreftary61 A REGULAR MEETING i=407A, P;� ` � r November 9, 1937 7:30 P. -M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watskn and Mireur and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The fleeting recessed until 10:00 A. bT. November 10, 1937. Mayor ATTEST: City Se retar RECESS METING November 10, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and E. N. Noyes, and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted by the following firms for the Construction of the Calallen water trans- mission line: TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL ITEMS 1 & 2 ITET:ZS 3 & 4 ITF11S 5 & 6 Items 70 Items 9 Item 10 CONTRACTORS & & & & & & 11 to 22 Inc. 11 to 22 Inc. 11 to 22 Inc.11 to 22 Inc llto22Incllto22 Christie, Hutchin- son & Burton Co. Inc. Stiers Brothers Con- struction Co. Cage Bros. Williams Bros, Corp. Fredell Const. Co. McKenzie Const. Co. 654,185.50 C. F. Lytle A Brown & Root, Inc. 6489798.24 676,812.24 Heldenfels Bros. 7289807.00 7539392.00 Dellone Const. Co. Tar Coated Cement Lined Lead Joints Lead Joints 636,156.50 6199964.74 6479978.74 6609457.55 7011432 645,564.00 705,752.50 624,944.50 623,950.50 641,893.00 635,936.50 708,319.50 7329904.50 735,383.50 7769358 680 515.20 enameled Tar boated Cement lined enam- & cement joints cement joints eled wrapped The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. .C. 55 50 X45 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried.: The meeting recessed until Three.?, M. November 109.1937. ATTEST: City Sec etar RECESS MEETING November 10, 1937 3:00 P. M. Mayor. i Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King aid City Engineer Bisset: An Ordinance was read for the third time: GRANTING TO THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR TRACT UPON, ALONG, OVER AND ACROSS NORTH STAPLES STREET, AND PROPERTY AD- JACENT THERETO, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AT A POINT AND LOCATION ON THE MAIN LINE TRACT OF THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY WHERE SAID TRACK CROSSES NORTH STAPLES STREET. The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0. Watson Absent An Ordinance was read: CHANGING THE NAME OF SOUTH WATER STREET AT ITS POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH COOPER ALLEY, SOUTH TO BAYVIEW STREET, AND BAYVIEW STREET, A STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND,NAMING AND DESIGNATING THAT PORTION OF SOUTH WATER STREET , FROM COOPER ALLEY SOUTH TO BAYVIEW STREET AND BAYVIEW STREET AS "OCEAN DRIVE"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF,ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE- WITH; AND DECLARING AN EIJERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A . Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was }gassed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson ILbsent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secreta . SPECIAL MEETING November 11, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by'Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 15,000 pounds of lead from The Crane Company was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a Chevrolet automobile for the Police Department ata cost of $971.00 was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of eight automobile tires from ..P 346 the '-C4_-C.. Hardware Company, was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a Ford Automobile from the Roy Murray Motor Company, trading in a Ford automobile now being used in the Police Depart- ment at an allow nee of $436.00, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Se retary-. SPECIAL MEETING November 129 1937 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and E. N. Noyes. A letter addressed to the Mayor and City Commissioners from J. C. Bisset, City Engineer and Myers, Noyes and Forrest, Consulting Engineers, was read and noted in the minutes; n November 12, 1937 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: - GENTLEMEN: We attach hereto a tabulation of bids received on the water main from Calallen to Corpus Christi. It will be noted that the lowest bid received is that of�Brown & Root Inc., in the amount of $619,964.74, for using tar coated cast iron pipe with cement joints. The next bid in order of amount, is that of Fredell Construction Company in the amount of $623,950.50, for using steel pipe enameled inside and outside. Your Engineers recommend to the Mayor and City Commission, the accept- ance of the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., as set out above, this being the only bid which comes nearest the money which we understand is available. Should th6 City be able to find an additional sum of $ 28,014.00 to pur- chase cement lined cast iron pipe for this work, we feel the additional investment will be amply repaid in the next few years in reduced pumping costs. Our calculations'lshow a saving in pumping costs,•for a cement, lined in- stallation over plain tar coated pipe, ranging from over $1000.00 the first year, up to more than $34Q0.00 for the twelfth year, and increas- ing annually to the extent that in the second twelve year period, the saving would be in excess of $41,000.00, these figures all being based on a fixed power rate. Respectfully, • Sgd. J. C. Bisset City Engineer MYERS, NOYES & FORREST, CONSULTING ENGINEERS BY: Sgd. E. N. Noyes On motion by D. A. Segrest, seconded by Joe Mireur, and passed, the bid of Brown & Root, Inc. was accepted subject to the approval of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (4750,000.00) Dollars "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 1937" by the Attorney General and by the bonding attorneys, and further subject to the execution of a contract to be approved by the City Attorney of the City of Corpus Christi and the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, and subject further to the actual sale of the bonds and the delivery of the proceeds therefor to the American National Bank of Austin, Texas. _ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. mayor, ATTEST: • A, 34 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,*Matson and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. A petition from the Southside Improvement Association was read with reference to the in- stallation of colored lights on South Staples and a portion of Agnes.Streets. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 25 of Chamberlain and Strain concerning application of coal tar and pitch to the roof of the reservoir. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The estimate of Baass Bros, Construction Company for the construction of bridges over Ramerina Creek in the amount of $ 6,063.05 was approved and ordered paid. On motion by Commissioner McGee, seconded by Commissioner Watson, and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with the United States of America for a plot of land located on the municipally owned airport, forty (40) feet square, located near the southwest hangar of the municipal airport, to serve as temporary control quarters for radio and teletype facilities. An ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading: GRANTING TO FLOUR BLUFF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY A FRANCHISE OVER THE STREETS AND PUBLIC THOROUGH- FARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR OPERATING t BUSES, PROVIDING FOR A COMPENSATION AND A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONABLE RAT S, PROHIBITING JITNEY LINES OVER SAID STREETS, PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES-IN.CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ORDINANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF ITS FINAL PASSAGE. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The Mayor and Finance -Commissioner Mireur were authorized to represent the City at:the meeting of the Intra -Coastal Canal Association of Texas and Louisiana, at Houston on November 17th, Mayor McCaughan was excused from the meeting at this time and Mayor pro -tem Mireur took charge. An Ordinance was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE.MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF VAY DEED TO THE MAGNOLIA PIPE LINE:COMPANY, A TEXAS CORPORATION, TO LAY, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, REPLACE, CHANGE AND RZtaIOVE ONE.PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND ITS PRODUCTS, ON, OVER AND UNDER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBE STREETg, PROPERTY AND PREMISES: Lying and being situated in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, the said pipe line crosses Nueces Bay Boulevard, 11 feet South of the intersection of the north line of Nest Broadway with the East line of Nueces Bay Boule- vard, thence along the North side of West Broadway South 67 deg. 061 East 492 feet to;a point 9 feet South of the North line of said West Broadway, thence Sotth 67 deg. and 401 East 444 feet to a point 5 feet South of the North line of said Wiest Broadway, thence South 73 deg. 32C East 363 feet to a point 3 feet South of the North line of said West Broadway, thence South 75 deg. 101 East, 7 feet to the intersection with the North line of said West Broadway, thence across the property of the Houston Oil Company to the Fest line of Fort Avenue, thence across Port Avenue and into West Broad- way on a bearing of South 48 deg. 30' East 71 feet to a point in :Vest Broadway 13 feet South of its North line, thence South 30 deg. and 0' East 73 feet to a point in the South side of West Broadway, Thence along the South side of Fest Broadway South 71 deg. East 191 feet and north 88 deg. 321 East 217 feet. Thence South 6 feet to intersect the South line of Nest Broadway; AND D ECLAR- ING AN El4ERGENCY. t 348 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. ;Segrest Absent i Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution wqs passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read: DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF AUTOZ MOBILE TOURIST COURTS, COMBINED AUTOMOBILE TOURIST COURTS AND TOURIST COURTS, COTTAGES AND HOUSE CARS; PROVIDING FOR THEIR LOCATION WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING CER- TAIN TERP,IS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF TRIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR DRAINAGE, WATER SUPPLY AND METHOD OF OCCUPANCY; PROVIDING FOR TOILETS, GARBAGE RECEPTACLES, SLOP SINKS, REFUSE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, LIGHTING; CONTAIN- ING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ENACTING THE NECESSARY PRO- VISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; AND DECLARING AN DMIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Gas Fitter's Bond of C. H. Page in the amount of $ 1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 8 joints of 10" mechanical joint pipe from the San Jacinto Construction Company was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of 1DOD0 pounds of lead from the Crane Company was authorized, r Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a seQond hand panel truck for the Traffic Department from J. C. Blacknall Company at a cost of $150.00 was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a Dodge truck with trade in of old truck of $175.00 for the Park Department was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson:and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to sell one old worn-out street sweeper and one old truck at a price of $60.00. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. - ATTEST- Mayor. City secrfetqry SPECIAL MEETING November 19, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and Segrest, City � Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Water'Superintendent Cunningham. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Final estimate of J. W. Bermingham in a49 the amount of $1,746,05 for remodelingthe Library Building was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The bill of Brock and Roberts, Archi- tects, for the remodeling of the Library Building in the amount of $71.76, being the bal- ance due, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase` of 750 feet of fire hose from the Gulf Hardware Supply Company at $1.20 per foot, was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried:,, -:..Purchase of a concrete mixer at a cost of $247.00 for use in the Street Department was authorized; .Tames Neville appeared before the Council with reference to wiring of a dwelling contrary to the code, stating that he had made a mistake in same and requested that he be permitted to complete the job. Permission was denied. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. L:ayor ATTEST: { City Secr tart' REGULAR MEETING November 23, 1937 7:30 P. M. . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 11ireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. { . An Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading: GRANTING TO FLOUR BLUFF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY A FRANCHISE OVER THE STREETS AND PUBLIC THOROUGH - 'FARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR OPERATING BUSES, PROVIDING FOR A COMPENSATION AND A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF t SERVICE AND REASONABLE RATES, PROHIBITING JITNEY LINES OVER SAID STREETS, -PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ORDINANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF ITS FINAL PASSAGE. A Resolution was read: I AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIaTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE:MSINT WITH THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY, GRANTING TO SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT ITS SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE SEVERAL GAS AND C'IATER MAINS AT OR NEAR THE CITY OF CORPUS CI?RISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN ET.7ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. -McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson ' Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee A -ye Motion by 1.2ireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Periodical estimate No. 13 of the McKenzie Construction Company in the amount of $ 25,000.00 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried:. A letter.of Mayor McCaughan's addressed to the Southside Improvement Association, statin; the policy of the City Council with reference to installation of colored lights on South Staples Street and a portion of Agnes 350 Street, be adopted and'forwarded to the addressee. The letter reads as follows; n Corpus Christi, Texas �= November 23, 1937 Mr. J. G. Battaglia, President Southside Improvement Association - Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. Battaglia; This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 209 1937 in reference to placing colored lights on South Staples and a portion of Agnes Streets. You stated that you had secured several bids covering the cost of the work, although only one bid was enclosed and it was in excess of $ 1,500.00. This price is probably very reasonable as you say, but it is much more than the City of Corpus Christi can afford to spend for that purpose at the present time, You state that you feel, as tax -payers, that you are entitled to the same consideration as the down -town section. I can assure you that it is the desire of the Council to treat every section of the City with fairness. As explained to you in my letter of the 19th in- stant, the colored lights in the down -town section and Leopard St. were installed by the Central Power & Light Company without cost to the City, and they have maintained them, the City paying only for the current used. Vie asked the Central Power & Light Company if they would do the same on Soutrz Staples and Agnes Streets, but they said the installation was too expensive and they could not afford to do so. As I previously advised you, the City is willing to pay for the current used on South Staples and Agnes Streets, provided a way can be found to secure proper installation. Heretofore, the Southside Improvement Association has made requests of the Council for certain things to be done on Staples Street, which regtiests have been gladly and promptly complied with. It is our desire to cooperate with your association and every other organization whose objective is to improve conditions in Corpus Christi, but if all projects desired by various groups of tax -payers, were carried out, the City would soon be bankrupt, or taxes would have to be doubled. The placing of colored lights along South Staples and a few blocks of Agnes Street is a laudable project, and considering your location on Louth Staples Street close to Agnes, it is natural. that you should bl� especially interested in such lights. There are other business sections where they would be equally desirable and where the Merchants and tax -payers would be glad to have them. However, necessities should come before luxuries and sanitation, relief to the indigent sick, traffic regulationg, street, parks, and playground improvements and maintenance, fire and police protection and other services seem to be of greater importance now than addi- tional colored lights. It should be remembered that it is the tax -payers' money that is entrustdd to the City Council and it is the desire and duty of the Council to use it for the benefit of the entire community. It is our responsibility and we have no right to delegate the responsibility to any group or organization, however, v.orthy it may be, or how great its political influence. I believe that your sense of fairness will make you agree with the above statements. This letter will not be mailed unless and until it is approved by the City Council at a regular meeting, as this is more than an answer to your petition and letter. It is a statement of the general policy of the present City Administration. ACM/G Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; was authorized. Very truly yours, Sgd'. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor. n Purchase of fifty (50) gas regulators Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 750 feet of fire hose from the Gulf Hardware and Supply Company at $1.20 per foot was -authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest.and carried; The ,Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase five uniforms for the firemen at the North Beach Fire Station, the City pay- ing for one-half of the cost. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; The purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase new uniforms for the Police Department from the Bell Uniform Company of 351 Houston, Texas. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Cement lined cast iron pipe with cement joints be designated in the 'donstruction of the Calallen Cuter Line. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 42 Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretar y, V//_ SPECIAL MEETING November 29, 1937 11:15 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset, Mr. Frank M. Cortelyou,_-.Don-Allen; A. E. Woods and A. J. McKenzie. .a Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Recommendation of the Consulting Engineer on the Sewer Disposal Plant with reference to credit to be allowed the City on back filling of aitch for the water, gas and sewer line in the amount of $971.55, be accepted. There beirjg no further business:, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor i City Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING November 29, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, City -Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Frank M. Cortelyou, Don Allen, A. E. Woods, A. J. McKenzie I and M. G.- Eckhardt. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of various meter parts at a cost of approximately $ 200,00 was authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a car load of lime was authorized. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE OVINERIS CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 25, IN REFERENCE TO CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SEWAGE TREATMENT ,PLANT AND SEWER EXTENSIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye ` C, 0, Watson Absent ` D. A, Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee dye The Aesolution was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent. D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE OWNERIS CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 269 IN REFERENCE TO CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS S TArAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEER EXTENSIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 352 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The Resolution was -passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye: Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 27 of the McKenzie Construction Company, concerning the reduction of contract in the amount of $971.55. - t There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTN T: G City S cretar . SPECIAL MEETING a —'' Mayor. November 30, 1937 10:00 A.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, A. E. Woods, Frank Ito, Cortelyou, Don Allen, A. J. McKenzie and M. G. Eckhardt. Motion by Segrest, seconded by 1,1ireur and carried: The PiIayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 24 of the McKenzie Construction Company, concerning Government tax cost increase. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute ' Change Order No. 28 o -f t concerning re -allocation of funds of the Sewer Construction Fund. An Ordinance was read: PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ALL WORK DONS AND PERFORMED BY THE MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UNDER PUFLIC TIORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NO. 88649 AND THE CONTRACT BET17EEN THE SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND WAIVING ALL LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ARISING UNDER SAID: CON- TRACT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PA77AENT TO THE MCKENZIE CON- STRUCTION COMPANY OF ALL SUMS OF MONEY DUE UNDER SAID CONTRACT AS RECEIVED FROM THE GOVEMIT:MT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Absent Joseph Mireur Aye. Thos. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye, The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: - A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Absent Joseph Mireur Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTES 7• /ice.. ty. Secret ry. a53 SPECIAL MEETING yovember 30, 1937 3:00 P. M: Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Recommendation of City Attorney King with reference to: adjustment of taxes of the Cage -mills Funeral Home, was accepted. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AND ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF THE ATLANTIC) GULF & PACIFIC COMPANY OF TEXAS IN RE4OVING A PORTION OF THE THIRTY-SIX INCH SEWER CROSSING THE INDUSTRIAL CHANNEL, AND DECLARING AN 5.1ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee Aye. The Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 01 Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 7000 feet of copper service pipe from the Crane Company was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The City,Attorney was instructed to ' v write all parties of the City that have buildings in alleys or otherwise obstructing same to have such obstructions removed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST,, 71-�e Z'�� City Se retar REGULAR MEETING November 30, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO AN 'AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL T ELE- PHONE'COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE FUR - POSE OF FURNISHING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE CIRCUIT WHICH WILL CONNECT CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT SUBSTATIONS WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH THE CENTRAL FIRE STATION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye 354 C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE OWNER'S CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 28, IN REFERENCE TO•CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI$ TEXAS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEVER EXTENSIONS, AND DECLARING AN: E1.1ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; a. A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe-Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Drain Layer's Bond of W, P. Gonzales in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Surety bond of Joseph L. Pond in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried;- Proposal ;of McInnis Drug.. Company and the First Federal Savin -,s & Loan Association to pay a flat charge for water and gas furnish of $10.00 and $2.50 per month respectively, was accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; V. B. Jones was employed as a fireman at a salary of $100.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Bruce McCutcheon was employed as a policeman at a salary of $100.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00 Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried; Finance Commissioner Mireur, City Enginee Bisset and Water Superintendent Cunningham were authorized to go to Austin to confer with the State Fire Insurance Commission with reference to improvements of the water system and Fire Department and their effect on the Fire Insurance rate for the City. The minutes to date were read and approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, the meeting recessed until 5:00 P. M. December 1, 1937, ATTEST• ;WV 17 City Secret SPECIAL MEETING Mayo r December 1, 1937 11;00 A. M. and Mireur Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and McGee/and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the City appropriate the sum of Twenty -Five Hundred ($2,500.00) Dollars to the supplemental emergency and relief fund of. the Corpus Christi Community Chest, Incorporated, such fund to be paid from one-half of the fines collected in the Corporation Court in the City of Corpus Christi and such fund to be expended under the supervision and control of the City of Corpus Christi, solely for the purpose of`emergency and relief work among the indigent class in cooperation with the Corpus Christi Community Chest, Incorporated. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. f77 Z% ATT7rV�/i e _ Mayor. RECESS MEETING December 1, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee and City Engineer Bisset: ' Motion by Segrest,'seconded by Mireur and carried,- the meeting recessed until 3:30 P. M. December 2, 1937. ATTEST: r City Secretary RECESS MEETING December 20 1937 3:30 P. M. Mayo r . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Watson, and City Attorney King. ` An Ordinance was read; - SUPPLEMENTING AN ORDINANCE HERETOFORE ` PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 28th DAY OF OCTOBER, 19379 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000.00 OF CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI; TEXAS GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 19379 BY RATIFYING AND CON- FIRMING THE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE A PART OF THE CONTRACT OF SALE, PRESCRIBING THE USE TO BE MADE OF THE PROCEEDS, PRESCRIBING CER- TAIN DUTIES OF THE CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY* The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye ' Joseph Mireur' Absent ' The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0. Matson = Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ' Thos. R. McGee Aye ' Joseph Mireur Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ' Mayor ATTEST: C ty. Secret ry. M REGULAR' MEETING December 70 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, -City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset: A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXE- CUTE AN AGREEMENT IIITH BROWN & ROOT, IN- CORPORATED, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROX- IMATELY SIXTEEN (16) MILES OF THIRTY (30) INCH WATER SUPPLY MAIN WITH APPURTENANCES FOR THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN THOUS- AND, NINE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 74/100 ' ' 4 ($647,968.74) DOLLARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 356 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye �roe'mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: That the Council pass the resolutions reading as follows: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS THAT SAID CORPORATION'S MAYOR, BE AND HE IS HEREBY DULY AUTHORIZED AND FULLY EMPOTERED TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE, FOR AND IN THE NAME OF SAID CORPORATION, ONE CERTAIN WRITTEN AGREEMZENT. DATED 7th DAY OF DEGEM2BER 1937, BETWEEN SAID CORPORATION AND GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, THE ST. LOUIS, BROWNSVILLE & MEXICO RAIL- WAY COMPANY, DEBTOR, HEREIN CALLED CARRIER, RESPECTING AMONG CERTAIN THINGS THE LICENSE TO OCCUPY CARRIER'S PROPERTY NEAR CALALLEN, NUECES, COUNTY, TEXAS WITH A CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ENCLOSING A 30". DATER SUPPLY LINE, SAID SATER SUPPLY LINE CROSSING UNDER.CARRIER'S MAIN LINE TRACK AT I.C.C. STATION 7844 ol 79.5 MILE POST 148.54. BE IT RESOI;JED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, THAT SAID CORPORATION'S RSAYOR BE AND HE IS HEREBY DULY AUTHORIZED AND FULLY EMPOWERED TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE, FOR AND IN THE NAME OF SAID CORPORATION, -ONE CERTAIN rMITTEN AGREEMENT DATED 7th DAY OF DECEMiBER, 1937, BETWEEN SAID CORPORATION AND GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, THE ST. LOUIS, BROWNSVILLE & MiEXICO RAIL- WAY .COMPANY, DEBTOR HEREIN CALLED CARRIER, RESPECTING AMONG CERTAIN THINGS THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE BOX CULVERT TO ENCLOSE A 30" WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER, THROUGH AND ACROSS CARR- IER'S PROPERTY NEAR CALALLEN, NUECES-COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID WATER SUPPLY LINE CROSSING UNDER THE CARRIER'S MAIN LINE TRACK AT I.C.C. STATION 7844 / 79.5 MILE POST 148.54. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried:: Bill of Terrell Bartlett, Engineers, for field expenses in the supervision of the construction of the reservoir, in the amount of $553.15, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried.' Drain Layer's bond of W. H. Lamme in the amount of $ 1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Auditor's report for the month of November, covering vouchers numbers 10485 to 11938 inclusive, was approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing same, was ratified. Reports of the Engineering and Fire Departments for the month of November were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Roger Frank was employed in the Water & Gas Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The employment of Elizabeth Karle in the Library Department at a salary of $100.00 per month was confirmed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Veterans of Foreign Wars be allowed the same rate for water and gas as paid by the Public Schools at their hall located at 320 Port Avenue. major Blake appeared before the Council with reference to establishing a bath house, using the water of the artesian well out of Artesian Park. The matter was referred to Mir. W, H. • Y McElroy who has a franchise for the sale of said water. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest send carried: L. L. Holmes was employed in the Park a5'7 Department at a salary of $75.00 per month effective December 1, 1937. Dr, T. B. Wilson made a report of the activities of the City -County Health Unit, and also stated that C. W. Woodward had tendered his resignation, effective January lst. The Committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council with reference to installing of sodium vapor lights on the Nueces Bay causeway and Timon Boulevard. Re- presentatives of the Central Power & Light Company stated that the expenses of installation would be $8.19 each. About sixty seven lamps spaced 250 feet apart would be necessary to properly light the entire distance. Eleven lights on the causeway would be within the City and twenty-four beyond the city limits. The matter was discussed pro and con and the Committee, was,advised that the lack of finances would not permit such an expenditure at the present time. Mayor McCaughan suggested that the Committee consider the lighting of the highway No. 9 approaching the city limits. Dr. Watson suggested that the Junior Chamber • • C . .. of Commerce lend their influence to.have highway No..9 straightened and dangerous curves eliminated. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor City ec etar SPECIAL MEETING December 13, 1937 • 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners,Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Engineer Bisset and Consulting Engineer E. N. Noyes. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of fifty gas regulators was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to have the jail c ells strengthened by lining them with steel. There being no further business, the meeting,.adjourned, Mayor ATTEST: City/See r ty etre ry. SPECIAL MEETING. December 14, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members Present; Mayor -McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. A group of citizens own.i:gg property along the proposed Calallen Plater Line, appeared before the Council, requesting a. concession of water rates in exchange for right of way. This re- quest was declined, and other minor differences were referred to the City Attorney for fur- ther negotiations. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: W. H. McElroy was.employed as a special auditor to make the survey of the water and gas office with the view of improvement of the system and operation of the office, at a salary of $250.00 per month and actual expenses in checking the system used by other Cities. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: City. Secretary. 358 REGULAR MEETING December 14, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present:, Mayor McCaughan,. Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset: The report of the Fire Marshall for themonth of November was read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of William Neyland in the amount N of $101.12 for expenses in connection with the highway extension work for the year 1937 was approved and ordered paid:. I Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Com - in the amount of $9,245.16 pany for the period, October 21st to November 20th inclusive,/was approved and or ered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The following bonds were approves. Plumber's and Drain Layer's Bond for J. S. Shaw in the amount of $1,000.00. Plumbers, and Drain Layers' Bonds for W. P. Gonzales and John Guthrie in the amount of $1,000.00 each. Surety Bonds for J. E. Beard, Bruce McC,utcheon and Roger Frank in the amount of $1,000.00 each. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Payment of $5,000.00 on,the periodical estimate No. 14 which is the final payment to the McKenzie Construction Company was' authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Mrs. Clifford Crampton was employed in the Emergency and Relief Department at a salary of $ 50.00 per month, effective December 1st, to be paid out of the Emergency,Relief Fund, An.- Ordinance was read: CHARGING OFF AND RELEASING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES APPEARING ON THE DELINQUENT TAX ROLLS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM THE YEARS 1919 TO 1936 INCLUSIVE, AND DECLARING AN EIVIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye * D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos.R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by.Mcaee.and carried:, The.purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a quantity of meter.rep.airs, costing a pproximgtely $150.00. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no: further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor, ATTEST* - - ;�w 9 �; City Secretar SPECIAL MEETING December 169 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest and City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute an agreement with the Gamewell Company, reading as follows: X59 n December 2, 1937 To the Mayor & Commissioners City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas We hereby propose and agree to furnish the City of Corpus Christi fire alarm equipment as itemized below: 10 - Latest type peerless Three -Fold Fire Alarm Boxes 0 125. 10 - Special Ezymount.Box Brackets for mounting boxes 10 - Mica Pipe Insulators 10 - New -Standard Copperweld Ground Rod Assemblies Freight on above not to exceed $1,250.00 20.00 22.00 _ 27.50 ,320.00 20.00 $19,340.00 We propose to deliver this equipment within thirty (30) days after acceptance of this proposal and receipt of individual signal numbers for the boxes, for the total sum of Thirteen Hundred and Forty Dollars ($1340.00)0 upon the following terms of payment: 25; of contract price to be, paid. ninety days after delivery of equipment, 25j of contract price to.be paid one hundred eighty days after delivery of equipment, 25f of contract price to be paid two hundred seventy days after delivery of equipment, and the balance 25g; of contract price to be paid three hundred sixty days after date of delivery of equipm6nt. It is understood and agreed that no interest is to be charged on the deferred payments. Accepted by: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY: Sgd. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor, City -of Corpus Christi Witness: Sgd. T. R. Kring City Secretary. Very truly yours, THE GATILVELL COMPANY BY: Sgd, Charles F. Maulen . District Sales Manager There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: r City Sec etar , SPECIAL MEETING December 160 1937 3:00 P. M. Members Present:Mayor pro tem Mireur, Commissioners Segrest and McGee. Motion by Segrest; seconded by McGee and carried: That the Resolutions reading as follows be adopted. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS THAT SAID CORPORA- TION'S MAYOR, BE AND HE IS HEREBY DULY AUTHORIZED'AND FULLY EM- POWERED TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE, FOR AND IN THE NAME OF SAID CORPORATION, ONE CERTAIN WRITTEN AGREEMENT, DATED 16TH DAY OF DEC1EMBER9 19379 BETWEEN SAID CORPORATION AND GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, THE SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, -HEREIN CALLED CARRIER, RESPECTING AMONG CERTAIN THINGS THE CON- STRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AIM RECONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE BOX CULVERT TO ENCLOSE A THIRTY (30") INCH WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER, THROUGH AND ACROSS CARRIER'S PROPERTY IN COR- PUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID WATER SUPPLY LINE CROSSING AT ENGINEER'S CHAINING STATION 64 / 78 -ON COMANCHE STREET. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF -TEXAS THAT SAID CORPORA- TION'S MAYOR BE AND HE IS HEREBY DULY AUTHORIZED AND FULLY EM- POWERED TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE, FOR AND IN THE NAME OF SAID CORPORATION, ONE CERTAIN WRITTEN AGREEM',,NT DATED .THE 16TH DAY OF DECMIBER, 1937 BETWEEN SAID CORPORATION AND GUY A. THOMPSON, '• 71 TRUSTEE, THE SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR HEREIN CALLED CARRIER, RESPECTING AMONG CERTAIN THINGS THE LICENSE TO OCCUPY CARRIERS PROPERTY ON COMANCHE STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS WITH A CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ENCLOSING A THIRTY (30") INCH WATER SUPPLY LINE, SAID WATER SUPPLY LINE CROSSING THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID TRUSTEE AT ENGINEERS CHAIN- ING STATIONI.64 / 78:* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST.: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING December 179 1937 3:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King, John A. Mobley, M. E. Allison and S. L. Austin, the latter two representing the Ranson -Davidson Company and Fenner & Beane Corporation. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The proposition of Ranson -Davidson Company and Fenner and Beane Corporation, reading as follows, was accepted. Corpus Christi, Texas December 179 1937 "TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: It is our understanding the City of Corpus Christi has now outstanding $4199000.00 Water Plant Repair Revenue Bonds, dated Feb- ruary 1, 1933, bearing interest at the rate of five and one-half per cent per annum, said bonds being subject to redemption on,any interest - paying date, as provided by the terms of indenture; and the City is de- sirous of calling said Bonds and refunding them into a new issue of bonds, eliminating certain features from the original issue for the ad- vantage of the City; and the City having evidenced their desire to call said bonds on the next interest -paying date, we hereby agree: FIrST.: - To deposit the funds necessary to call $402,000.00 of said bonds with the Trustee within the time specified in said inden- ture. SECOND: To thereafter refund said bonds into bonds bearing interest a our per cent per annum instead of five and one-half per cent per annum, as the same now provides; said refunding bonds to mature and be payable as follows: $279000.00 August 1, 1938 $309000.00 February 1, 1942 $259000.00 February 1, 1939 30,000.00 August 1, 1942 $25,000.00 August 1, 1939 309000.00 February 1, 1943 $251000.00 February 19 1940 35,000.00 August 19 1943 $309000.00 August 1, 1940, 509000.00 February 1, 1944 $252000.00 February 1, 1941 40,000.00 August 1, 1944 $309000.00 ,August 1, 1941 , And, to accept said refunding bonds on the basis of par for par. THIRD: To pay for the printing of said refunding bonds and all necessary legal expenses in connection therewith. That in consideration of the above undertaking, the City of Cor- pus Christi agrees: FIRST: To pay off $17,000.00 in principal and accrued interest on the now outstanding bonds, on February 1, 1938. SECOND: To issue a call for the redemption for the purpose of refunding owe remaining $402,000.00 of said bonds, in accordance with the terms of provisions of the indenture securing the payment of the same. THIRD:- To pass all necessary ordinances and provisions as shall bs required by our attorneys. FOURTH -0 To pay to us, in consideration of the above undertakings, an amount equal to one and one-fourth per cent of the par value of the new refunding bonds, which sum is to be paid in cash, simultaneous with the completion of the refunding. It is understood, in this connection, that all rights, privileges, benefits, security, prior liens and etc, granted under the original inden- ture to secure the original bonds which we propose to refund shall be preserved and inure to the benefit of the holder of the refunding bonds, a6l either by new indenture or by supplement to the original indenture. `Respectfully submitted, THE RANSON-DAVIDSON COMPANY BY: Sgd, M. E. Allison FENNER & BEANE CORPORATION ACCEPTED: BY: Sgd. S. L. Austin -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY: Sgd, A. C. McCaughan Mayor, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried; The action of the Council of December 16th with reference to the purchase of fire alarm equipment from the Gamewell Company was rescinded. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:' E'. M. Kelly,was employed to lay submarine cable across the ship channel subject to the approval of the City Attorney, City Engineer and City Electrician. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a second hand Chevrolet `truck from the Gulf Motor Company, trading in an old truck and paying the difference of $395.00. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Claim of the Superior Oil Company for damage to Fairchild "45" Plant, License NC15955 done on April 27th in the amount of $25.35 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by'McGee and carried: A. C. Molbeck; Deputy Tax Assessor, be allowed $15.00 per month car allowance. - t There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor, ATTEST: City Secre ary. REGULAR MEETING December 219 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson, Mireur,-Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and tater Superintendent Cunningham. A Resolution was read: APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE PROJECT TIME ON THE WATERWORKS IM- PROVEMENT, P.V.A. DOCKET NUMBER 1186-R9 BEING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESERVOIR FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye - D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye - The Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee aAye. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 25 of Chamberlain and Strain concerning alteration of contract and adjust - went in price. 362 A Resolution was read: ; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT 'KITH E. W. KELLY, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE LAYING OF A SUBMARINE CABLE ACROSS THE SHIP CHANNEL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN MERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye ' D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O..Watson Aye D'. A.' .Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Mrs, C. C. Tennant Clary appeared before the Council in connection with the passage of a Plumbing Ordinance, particularly with reference to extending vents higher in the air as a health measure. Thanks were extended for the suggestion. H. H. Wade, representing himself and William Walterg,appeared before the Council with re- ference to the sale of blocks 56, 64 and 6.5, Beach Addition to -the City, and stated that this property had been damaged due to loss of egress to same by reason of the Sewer Dis- posal Plant being located in this vicinity and also by being flooded with water from the plant. A price of $3,750..00 was quoted for block 56, or $6,000.00 for blocks 56 and 64, or $9,000.00 for blocks 56, 64 and 65. Mayor McCaughan appointed Finance Commissioner Mireur and City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King to investigate the matter and make recommendation to the Council. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a pump for the Sewer Plant and sewer lines at a cost of approximately $550.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 50 Pittsburgh gas meters was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to enter into a contract for the purchase, of 500 tropic water meters. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. el - Mayor., ATTEST: _ City S cretar REGULAR MEETING December 28, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest,.Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset, Mr. H. H. Wade appeared before the Council relative to sale of property adjacent to the sewer plant to the City. He was advised that the committee would meet the following morning to determine the action the City wished to take. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Fir4 l estimate of Baass Brothers Con- struction Company in the amount of $2,156,95 for the.coDstruction of two bridges across Ram- irena Creek was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of James Tuttle in the amount of $125.00 for tow boat service in connection with the removal of water, gas•and sewer lines 363 from the ship channel, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a quantity of lumber for the Street Department at a cost of approximately $260.00. A Resolution was read, FORMALLY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF_TWELVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE AND 67/100 ($12,271.67),DOLLARS FROM FUNDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OTHER THAN THE CONSTRUCTION FUND OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NO. 88649 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SE.YAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER EXTENSIONS INTO THE CONSTRUCT- ION FUND OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NO, 8864, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER EXTENSIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye • C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING December 30, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson and McGee. A Resolution was reads AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL OF THE GAME►BELL COMPANY FOR THE FURNISHING OF FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT TO THE -CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur ` Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee ' Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye ` C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ' Thos. R. McGee _ Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The resignation of C. C. Weathington as a member of the plumbers Examining Board was accepted, effective at once. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; John Taylor was appointed a member of the plumbers Examining Board, effective at once. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF TWO HUNDRED (200.00) DOLLARS A MONTH FROM THE CURRENT FUND OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED ON THE SALARY OF ROY MILLER AS WATER- WAY AND LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 364 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye s Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Tho above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ThTtZ McGee Aye The report of the Emergency and Relief Asion-was read and ordered filed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTE • ) Zj��i Ci y Secr Lary. SPECIAL MEETING Mayor. December 31, 1937 10=00 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson and McGee, Assist- ant City Engineer Walker and City Attorney King, L. H. Lowe and Dean B. Kirkham, Attorneys representing the City in the case of Live Oak County vs City of Corpus Christi, appeared before the Council relative to that case. It was agreed that -they would receive an offer for settlement of damages in the case,;report- ing to the Council when done. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE -PROPOSAL OF THE GAMEWELL COMPANY FOR THE FURNISHING OF FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EIAERGr tCY• .The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A..C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote. - A. te; A. C. McCaughan • -Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson -Aye D. A. Segrest •Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion. by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; The bill of the P]a za Hotel in the amount of $90.00 for damage done to the linen room in -the installation of a parking meter, was approved and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. 49365 p REGULAR MEETING January 4, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Matson and McGee, City Attorney King and dater Superintendent Cunningham; and Assistant City Engineer Walker, The following reports were read and ordered filed: The Engineering Department The Fire Denartment The Sanitary Department Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Audited Vouchers report for the month of December, 1937 covering the issuance of Vouchers 11939 to 12925 inclusive, was approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing same, was ratified. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: H. H. Stirman was employed as resident engineer inspector on the Calallen Water Line job at a salary:of $190.00 per,month, effect- ive January 3, 1938, Lattimer Herold was employed in the Engineering Department at a salary of $75.00 per month to assist in State Reclamation and Topographic work. Motion'by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase two special gas meters at a cost of approximately $ 725.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Approximately 25 feet of sewer pipe is to be furnished for making a sewer connection on Josephine Street, An Ordinance was read: - CREATING THE EXAMINING AND SUPERVISION BOARD OF PLUM$ERS, DESIGNATING THE MEMBERS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES AND TERMIS OF ` OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PLUMBERS; AND THOSE ENGAGED IN PLUMBING WORK WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE MANNER AND WAY IN WHICH PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE DONE, THE KIND AND CLASS OF MATERIAL TO BE USED IN SUCH WORK, THE IN- SPECTION OF PLUMBING 77ORK, AND THE SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTION, THE P017ER AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING AND REQUIRING.PERMITS FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE AND COM- PELLING BUILDINGS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE CONNECTED WITH PUBLIC SEWERS, AND PROVIDING FOR A MASTER -PLUMBER'S BOND AND REGULATING THE MANNER OF LAYING DRAINS, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ACT; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. THE Charter Rule was suspended.by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye ` Joe Mirsur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye ` D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretar . 7 SPECIAL MEETING January 61.1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King. 366 Judge James B. Hubbard, representing a committee of the Corpus Christi Golf and Country Club, appeared before the Council with reference to the purchase of five acres of land ad- jacent to the Country Club. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest aid carried; Five acres of land adjacenttto the Country Club be offered to the Club for $3,500.00, reserving all mineral rights and subject to a resolution to be drawn up by the City Attorney. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Tom Gaulding and T. A. Williams were em- ployed in the Fire Department, effective January 1, 1938 at a salary of $ 100.00 per month each. ` Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Attorneys representing the City in the case of Live Oak County,vs City of Corpus Christi, be authorized to make a counter offer of-- ,-.-.an f_,-.an amount not exceeding $10,000.00 for full settlement of the case. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a car load of cement for the Street Department was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Recommendation of the Special City Auditor, W. H. McElroy with reference to improvements in the operation of the Water and Gas office, were approved and he was authorized to proceed in making the installations re- commended. The Purchasing Agent was likewise authorized to advertise for bids on 2 combina- tion billing and accounting machines. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: A. E. Webb was employed as a watchman on the Pleasure Pier, effective January 1, 1938 at a salary of,$30.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Sec etary. Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING January 8, 1938 . 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and Water Superintendent Cunningham. Terrell Bartlett Engineers appeared before the Countil reporting-the_cbndition of:,the reser- voir under construction, requesting additional compensation to the contractor for water- proofing the reservoir, stating that the leakage is due to no fault of the contractor. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Terrell Bartlett was authorized to advise Chamberlain and Strain, Contractors for the reservoir to proceed with the repairs in the o water -proofing of the reservoir and in the event the additional cost could not be agreed upon, same would be arbitrated. There being no further business, the meeting:adjournedi Mayor. ATTEST• ' ity Secr Lary SPECIAL MEETING January 8, 1938 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, City Engineer _1 Bisset and Mater Superintendent Cunningham. Jimmie Dillenger, Vice -President of Brown & Root, Inc.:who is in charge of the construction of the Calallen Water line, and representatives of various labor unions of the City, appeare before the Council, discussing the wages being paid in the construction of. the Calallen 36! water line.- The matter was discussed at length, resulting in a better understanding between) the labor unions and the contractor. Mayor McCaughan advised representatives of the labor unions that he believed if they would, try to understand the position of the contractor, they would cooperate in every way possible. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS Mayor. 40 City Sec etaryi REGULAR MEETING January 11, 1938 7;30 P. M. Members Present; o Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, -City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. , Motion by Watson,.seconded by Mireur and carried; A petition of the electrical contractors of the City with reference to an increase in electrical contractor's license fees from $50.00 to $ 250.00 and renewal fees from $10.00 to $50.00 to be tabled until information could be obtained from other cities as to the Amount of license charged. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carriedSurety Bond of -F. G. Tishenbanner, Sanitary Inspector and Special policeman, in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Reports of the airport and Fire Marshall for the month of December were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $12,359.20 for gas purchased for the period from November 21, 1937 to December 20, 1937 was approved and ordered paid. An Ordinance was read; - PROVIDING FOR THE RELEASE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ON. DELINQUENT TAXES DELINQUENT AS OF JULY 1, 19359 AND FIXING THE RATE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST THEREON FROM SUCH DATE AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF DE- LINQUENT TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS; AND DECLARING AN ElV7ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye a Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Bill of Terrell Bartlett, Consulting Engineers on the Reservoir Project in the amount of $391.38 for supervision fees and field expenses for the month of December was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; penalty and interest on taxes due for the year 1928 on Lots 12 to 14, Block 803, Fitchue Addition, be remitted upon recommendation of the City Attorney on account of error in description of property which caused same to go delinquent. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; That the penalty and interest on taxes due on Lots 3 and 4,;Block 9, Nueces Bay Heights Addition be remitted as recommended by 368 the City Attorney on account of property having been in litigation for a number of years, and the ownership was undetermined. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to vurchase three wall maps of the City with rollers, using his discretion as to price. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Gordon Lee Adami was transferred to the water and gas office at a salary of $120.00 per month, effective January 1, 1938. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of three tapping valves and sleeves at a.cost of approximately $180.00 was ea thorized. r Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Repairs to.roof of the Calallen Water Plant at a cost of approximately $105.00 was authorized. Motion by Seorest', seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 25 gas meters was author- ized. Dr. T..B. Wilson, Director of the.City-County Health Unit, submitted a report for the month of December of the activities of the Unit. Mayor McCaughan appointed the Honorable Roy Miller, Colonel L. M. Adams,;Richard King, Judge -Jesse Wright and Edwin Flato to represent the City at the 33rd National Rivers and Harbors Convention being held in Washington on January 20th and January 21st. The minutes to date were read and approved. There. being no further. business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. rc City Secret y. t SPECIAL MEETING. . Members Present; January 14,. 1938 4:30 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by McGee,.seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a carload of special street topping material was authorized at an approximate cost of $115.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 1000 feet of 2" pipe was authorized to replace pipe on Avenue C & D. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Terrell Bartlett, Engineers, were requested to make a written report of the condition of the reservoir, cause of defects in construction and recommendations to the proper joints to be used in water proofing A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T. M. LAWRENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan. Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. -A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye .Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: - APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF FIFTY (50) DOLLARS PER MONTH FROM MARCH 1, 1938 TO FEBRUARY 28,1939 FOR THE PURPOSE OF: MAINTAINING THE EP-IPLOYMENT OFFICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVID- ING THE COUNTY OF NUECES MAKES AN APPROPRIATION IN A LIKE AMOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXE- CUTE A CERTIFICATE TO THAT EFFECT; AND DECLAR- ING AN EIVIERGENCY. Th& Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C.• McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D: A.' Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned; Mayor. — ATTEST: City Secr tary SPECIAL MEETING 239 • January 17, 1938 10:00 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest,11cGee and Mireur, City Engineer Bisset: Bids were submitted by the following firms for the laying of an 8 inch gas, 10 inch sewer and 14 inch water line across the ship channel. ' BROWN & ROOT, INC AND HELD ENFELD BROTHERS ( A JOINT BID) 24,700.00 Work to be completed within 50 calendar days TELLEPSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 209797.00 Mork to be completed within 30 days • DODDS & WEDEGARTNER, INC. 249950.00 Work to be completed within 45 days. The bids were ordered•to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the.City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That 17. Be Campbell be paid $210.00 for all those portions of fractional Lots No, 9, Block 40, Beach portion of the City of Corpus Christi, lying east and west of the S. A. & A. P. Railway, subject to the approval of deed by the City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. r City Secretary., SPECIAL MEETING January 17, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segr6st and McGee and City Engineer Bisset: J. A. McInnis appeared before the .Council, requesting permission to construct a balcony in store No. 3 of the City Hall. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Permission was granted for the constructi of a balcony in store No. 3 in the City Hall, subject to the approval of the plans by City Engineer Bisset. 1' 9KC Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for cabinets and files for the Water & Gas Office. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Secretary was instructed to write Major W, B. McCoy of Brooks Field, allowing encampment of approximately 100 men, 20 office with 8 planes and 15 trucks for about two weeks on the municipal airport. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t ATTEST• Mayor, City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 18, 1938 10: A: M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted,by.the following firms on two combination Accounting and Billing Machines for the Water & Gas Office. BURROUGHS ADDING MACHINE COMPANY $ 2164.50 each or $4,329.00 for two Delivery: 4 months from date of factory order. UND ERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER COMPANY $3,900.00 for two Terms: Net cash 30 days from date of invoice Delivery:.60 days from date of order. WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITER SALES COMPANY - 2 Remington Rand, Model 83-C9 complete with registers and stands $ 2,580.00 NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY - Declined to bid on National Utility Billing machines due to lack of service facilities in this locality. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The regular meeting scheduled for January 18, 1938 at 7;30 P. M. was postponed until January 19, 1938, 7:30 P. M. to allow members of the Council to attend the annual banquet of the Senior Chamberof Commerce. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES Mayor. V'/ ity Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING January 18, 1938 5;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. Judge Jesse Wright, Judge R. R. Mullen, Jr. and Mr. F. W. Pulliam appeared before the Council, representing.the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District, reporting the status of the work done by the District and discussing plans for the future. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution, endorsing the project. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on gasoline to be 'furnished the City for a three month period, beginning February 1, 1938. There being no further business, ATTE • City Secret ry. the meeting adjourned. �y Mayor. r a7l- REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present:. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. J. D. Todd, Jr, appeared before the Council, representing wholesale dealers of fruits and vegetables, requesting that the ordinance governing such business be enforced. He was ad- vised that enforcement would begin immediately. Permit of R. H. Hall to extend ;private pier*as referred to the Legal and Engineering Depart ments for recommendation. . Bill of the San Antonio Zoological Society for .f eeding of the lioness was. referred to Com- missioner McGee. A Resolution was read: - APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE PROGRAM OF THE NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITIZENS OF CORPUS CHRISTI GIVE.SUCH PROGRAM THEIR FULL SUPPORT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. -A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur . Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Electricians s Bond—:;::;: of W. D. Lowe dba Lowe Electric Company in the amount of $1,000,00 was approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized tD purchase one thousand feet of three -fourth inch,and one thousand feet of one inch cooper service pipe. Steve Rodriguez.appeared before the Council in referrence to securing a Plumber's License, stating that he had been unable to procure same through the regular procedure. He was ad- vised that the matter would be investigated and he would be requested to appear before the Council at some later .,meeting, The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned' t Mayor. ATTEST r My S-ecretkiry. SPECIAL 11EETING January 21, 1938 10:00 A. U, - Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, Motion by Watson, seconded.by McGee and carried P. A. Presnall and R. J. Shirley were employed as firemen at a salary of $100,00 per month each, effective January 19th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried by a unanimous vote: Purchase of two Underwood Sunstrand Accounting and Billing machines for the Water and Gas Office, which was the lowest bid submitted for machines complying with specifications, subject to the approval of agreement to purchase of the City Attorney, was authorized. II { 9 372 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• City Secfeta SPECIAL MEETING January 21, 1938 4:30 P. 1A. mayor. - Members Present: Mayor Iv2cCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Watson and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The bid of the Tellepsen Construction Company for the laying of an 8 inch gas, 10 inch sewer and 12 inch water line across the ship channel -of $20,797.00 was accepted, subject to a contract to be drawn up by the City Attorney. A Resolution was read:: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING. THE MAYOR OF THE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNDE.RWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER COMPANY FOR THa PURCHASE OF Tr+O UNDERWOOD SUNDSTRAND MACHINES, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY, THE Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur . Absent C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Seg -rest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: t A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye, Thos. R. McGee Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT T: r City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING January 22, 1938 10:30 A. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee, Mireur, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Mater Superintendent Cunningham, Terrell Bartlett, A. M. Erskine, F. D. Chamberlain and E. P. Strain An estimate of cost was submitted for the water proofing of the reservoir. The matter was discussed at length and taken under advisement until 2:00 P. M. the same date. A Resolution was read: - , , PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BEING BLOCKS FIFTY SIX 156) AND SIXTY FIVE (65) OF THE BEACH.PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM THE TRUSTEE WHO ACQUIRED THE PROPERTY FRQM W. H. WOLTERS AND WIFE, MARGUERITE WOLTERS AND HENRY H. WADE AND -WIFE, MARIE WADE, SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE S Ett,ER DISPOSAL PLANT AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE TO SAID CITY OF SAID PRO- PERTY, -PROVIDING FOR THE ASSUMPTION AND PROMISE TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS ON SAID PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE VOUCHER FOR THE CASH CON- SIDERATION STIPULATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 373 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A.•C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest. Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest` Absent _Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $1,750.00 from the Current Fund to the Sewer Fund was authorized. The meeting was adjourned until 2:00 P. M., January 22, 1938, ATTEST: Ci y Secr Lary. r SPECIAL MELTING January 22, 1938 2:00 P. M. Mayor. I\ Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Water Superintendent Cunningham, Terrell Bartlett, F. D. Chamberlain and E. P. Strain. .Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: -Estimate No. 1 of Brown & Root, Inc, for the construction of the Calallen Nater Line in the amount of $ 75,787.62 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest aid carried: W. Wosnig was appoiAed as Master Plumber on the Examining Board. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 50 gas meters was authorized. A Resolution was read: - FORMALLY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AIM 87/100 ($29955.87) DOLLARS FROM FUNDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OTHER THAN THE CONSTRUCTION FUND OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NUMBER 8864, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER EX- TENSIONS, INTO THE CONSTRUCTION FUND OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT N0, 8864, CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND Sgi7ER EXTENSIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The;Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee_ Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: There being no further -business, ATTEST: ��_ /AK1, City ecretar . A. C. McCaughan_ Aye Joe 1,1ireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee. Aye the meeting adjourned. Mayor. 374 REGULAR MEETING January 25, 1938 •7:30 P. M. McGee Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur/and Watsdn, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. On motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest, the letters of instructions from the City Engineer employed on the City of Corpus Christi's ten million gallon distribution reservoir, The Terrell Bartlett Engineers, dated January 23, 1938, and addressed to Chamberlain and Strain, Contractors for the structure, were read and ordered filed. Mr. Mireur made the following motion; "It appearing that in the emergency presented by the necessity of having the City of Corpus Christi's ten million gallon distribution reservoir available for service at the earliest possible date, and it being impossible to secure approval •of the modified speci- fications from the Public Works Administration in advance of action by the City, I move that the instructions as embodied in the letters of the engineers are herewith and hereby approved, with the understanding that cracks in the structure other than at designated joint will be repaired at the cost of the Contractor without either the Contractor or the City waiving any of its legal rights in respect thereto, and with the further understanding that the guaranteed maximum cost -of -the extra work embodied be Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars." The motion was carried.- " I further move that the Engineers be instructed to take up with the Public Works Administration the matter of the approval by them of the necessary work ordered." The motion was seconded by Segrest and carried. Mf, Hugh Henry, Recreational Supervisor bf the City introduced Houston Crump, State W.P. A. Supervisor of Recreation Activities who presented the program of the Vf.P.A. in connection ointly with the Recreational activities and requested the City todponsor such activities of the Recreatiohal Council in order that W.P.A.:funds might be made available for such work. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the Mayor be authorized to execute an application to the W. P. A. for funds to be used in connection with Recreational acti- vities, A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING -AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECU"E A CONTRACT WITH TELLEPSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE LAYING OF ONE EIGHT INCH GAS MAIN, ONE TEN INCH SEWER MAIN AND ONE TWELVE INCH 1 ATER MAIN ACROSS CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL NEAR BASCULE BRIDGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - The:Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee, Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye c. 0. Watson - Aye D. A. Segrest - Aye T. R. McGee. Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety Bond of P. A. Winstran in the amount of $1,000.00 to pursue the occupation of plumber and drain layerwas approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; Purchase of 600 feet of 14 inch galvan- ized iron pipe was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; The Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase the necessary materials needed in the repair of the reservoir. The minutes to date were reed and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LIayor. 10 ATTEST: � ' City Secretary (/Iol -SPECIAL MEETING - 375 January 28, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Taireur, Segrest, McGee and Watson, City Attorney'King. A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS IN INSTALLMENTS TO BE PAID TO THE-NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION AND RECLAIIATION DIS- TRICT FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY SUCH DIS- TRICT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN DIERGENCY. The Charter Rule ,was - suspended •by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye • C. 0. Watson- Absent D. A. Segrest Aye T..R: McGee • . • Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye i Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: William Neyland was appointed as appraiser for the City to determine damages to property in connection with the construction of the Calallen Water Line. Motion bJ, Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The salary of Nick Pellegrino was to be increased $10.00 per month effective January 16, 1938. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $ 500.00 from the Current Fund to the City Hall Improvement Bond Fund was authorized, representing an advance to this fund, pending collection and distribution of taxes to meet the requirements of the f und. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $1,000.00 from the Library Fund to the Current Fund was authorized which represents a partial repayment to this fund. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfar of $5,000.00 from the Library Fund to the Gas Fund was authorized, representing a partial repayment to said fund. Dr. Watson reported present at the meeting, Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of 500 feet of fire hose at $1.20 per foot was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a car load of lime was author- ized. - Motion by Mireur, sedonded by.McGee and carried: Upon recommendation by the City Attorney, the following taxes be accepted and Vhe Assessor and Collector proceed with the collection accordingly. L. R. Clarkson and Clarkson Loan and Realty Company: Adjustment in amount due to discrepancy in assessment and excessive assessment. Collection to be made as follows: 1931 taxes assessed to Clarkson Loan and Realty Co. be remitted on account of double assessment with L. R. Clarkson of the same year. Taxes for the year 1923 be based on valuation of $160.00, 3'76 11 taxes for the year 1931; $140.00; and taxes for the year 1932, $140.00. Personal taxes of J. C. Blacknall be reduced to an aggregate sum of $1,200.00 covering the years 1921, 1923 to 1931 inclusive, 1933 and 1937 on account of error in assessment. Personal taxes of the 1Jee4 Automobile Company for the year 1937 be re- duced to valuation of $6,000.00 as per sworn.inventory furnished. personal taxes of E. W. Kelly for the years 1936 and 1937 be remitted on account of error in assessment; for the year.: 1928, the valuation be reduced to $165.00; for the year 1929, $ 265.00; for the years 1930 to 1934 inclusive, $500.00 for each year; for the years 1935 and 1936, $1,000.00 for each year as per sworn inventory furnished, Personal taxes of the Turner Oil Company for.the years 1936 and 1937 be reduced in valuation to $2,870.00 for each year. Personal taxes of the Dragon Grill for the year 1936 be reduced to $3,000.00 valuation. 33 Motion by Mireur., seconded by Watson and carried: That 'Qy reason of the fact that Ordinance Number 424, an Ordinance providing for the licensing and regulating of persons, firms and corporations engaged in buying and selling fruits and vegetables at wholesale, has not been enforced for the last two or three years, and by reason of the further fact that license fees have accumulated during this time, and whereas, the wholesale dealers feel that they should not pay the license fee during those years when they had no protection under the provisions of the Ordinance by reason of the fact that such Ordinance was.not enforced, I move that the license fees for those years during which the Ordinance was not in force be remitted and collection begin from the 1st day of January 1938, and that such fees be collected hereafter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. , 01 a • t Mayor. ATTM: City ecr ,tary. SPECIAL MEETING January 29, 1938 12:00 Noon Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Mireur. Bids on Visible Filing Cabinets to be used in the Water and has Department were submitted by the following firms: 0 1 C. C. BOOK AND STATIONERY COMPANY Visibility Y & E. Postindex Inches Type Drawers price Drawers price 1/4 Duplex -Unprotected Tips 14 29714.25 13 $3,037.67 1/4 n1 it n Single -Unprotected Tips 11/4 /4 n n n -0- -0- 1/4 Single -protected Tips -0- -0- 7/32 Single -Unprotected Tips -0- -0- 3/16 Duplex -Unprotected Tips -0- 13 29625.00 3/16 It n n 3/16 Single -Unprotected Tips -0- -0- 3/16 It n w n -0- -0- 0 1 C.B. HALL REMINGTON--RAND, INC. Visibility Postindex Kardex Inches Type Drawers :Price Drawers Price 1/4 Duplex -Unprotected Tips 13 X3,344.38 -0- 1/4 " " " 12 39344.32 1/4 Single -Unprotected Tips 19 1/4 " " " 20 1/4 Single -Protected Tips ,20 7/32 Single -Unprotected Tips 377 WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITER SALES . COMPANY_.. . . 3,935.40 22 $2,777.80 3,912.48 , 40388.04 22 42222.80 -0-- 22 2v579.10 Rand'. Drawers .Price -0- -0- 24 $4,157.20 -0- 3/16 Duplex -Unprotected Tips 13 21909.40 -0- -0- 3/16 " " " 12 31037.10 3/16 Single -Unprotected Tips 19 39830.96 22 29371.20 -0- 3/16 " " " 20 39733.86 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Bids were submitted from the following firms on gasoline to be furnished for the three month period beginning February 1, 1938: The Texas Company The Turner ,Oil Company TODAY'S PRICE PLUS TAX GUARANTEED MAXIh'NM 02 .1312 .102 .102 Texas Star Oil Company .102.102 Cities Service Oil 'Company .102 .13125 Houston Oil Company of Texas .10 Mann-Hefley Oil Products, Inc. .10 Humble Oil & Refining Co. .102 .112 Gulf Oil Corporation .102 .1125 Magnolia Petroleum Company .102 .1125 The bids were ordered to lay,on the table for forty-eight hours as required�by the City Charter. , Motion b --Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 500 feet of fire hose at$1.20 per foot was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 100 cross -arms and 1000 pins for use in repairing of the Calallen telephone line was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of a car load of special street topping material at a cost of approximately $115.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST • ��Z)v 1 City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING January 31, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Segrest,,Mater Superin- tendent Cunningham. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; The bid of the Corpus Christi Book & Stationery Company for filing cabinets for the Nater and Gas Office as per;bid submitted on January 29, 1938 was accepted. Motion by Segrest, sedonded by Matson and carried; The -bid of the Texas Star Oil Company to furnish gasoline for the City fora three month period beginning February 1, 1938, as per bid submitted January 29, 1938, was accepted. I Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Mrs. W. G. Hill, Miss Verna Lee Harris and Mrs. Bert Smith be employed temporarily in the Delinquent Tax Department at a salary of $75.00 per month each. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: H. A. Odem was employed as a policeman on Staples Street at a salary of $30.00 per month, the Merchants of this vicinity to pay a like amount for said services, effective January 1, 1938. Bond is to be furnished in • r the amount of $1000.00. -Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and -carried: Mrs. Thelma Peterson was employed in the Water and Gas Office -at a salary of $85.00 per month, replacing Annie Shaw who resign Bond is to be furnished -in the amount of $1,000.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i • t ATT City Secret ry. - REGULAR MELTING February 1, 1938 7:30 P. M. Mayo r . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and City EngineBr Bisset. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson -and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute a Labor Classification and minimum wage scale in connection with PSA Project No. 1186-R. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carriedi The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 26 of Chamberlain and Strain concerning modifications of joint specifica- tions. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Estimate No. 2 for partial payment on contract of Brown and Root in the amount of $53,151.78 for construction of the Calallen Water Supply Line was approved and ordered paid. Motion bar Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Payment of $1,611.74 to Myers, Noyes and Forrest, Consulting Engineers, for supervision fees on the Calallen Water.Line Project, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Payment of $39.90 to H. H. Stirman, Resi- dent Engineer on the Calallen Water Supply line for car allowance for the month of January was authorized. The report of the Fire Department for the month of January was read and ordered filed. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. AT ES : Cit Secretar SPECIAL MEETING February 3, 1938 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The re -appointment of Conrad Blucher and William Marks and the appointment of William Neyland as members of the Planning Board, were confirmedr each to serve for a period of three years. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the following adjustments in 1937 taxes were made. 3®9 Lot 20, Block 28, Del.Mar Addition and Improvements, adjusted to improvements being 10; completed as of the date of levy, personal property tax of the Mountjoy Parts Company be adjusted to a basis of valuation of x;69670.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. .�— ATTEST: t City Se re ary , SPECIAL MEETING February 4, 1938 5:00 p. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: proposal of Cowell and Weaver for the repairing of the basement of the City Hall building at a cost of approximately $355.00 was accepted, subject to work being done according to specifications of the City Engineer. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 1000 feet of 1 inch, 1000 feet of 3/4 inch and 1000 feet.of.lg inch copper service pipe was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 50,006 -cards for the Water and Gas Office from the Corpus Christi Printing Com- pany at a cost of $164.50. A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE- MENT WITH THE RICHARDSON PETROLEUM COMPANY, A CORPORATION, IN REFERENCE TO LEASING TELE- PHONE POLES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye' D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent I The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A.'C. McCau(Than Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE r' CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED FROM THIS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE. CONSIDERATION OF THREE TTIOUSAND, FIVE HUTMRED ($33500.00).DOLLARS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Effective February 1st, salaries of the Firemen shall hereafter be as follows; Up to 4 months service, $100.00 per month; From 4 months to 8 months, $110.00; After 8 months service, $120.00 per month. N There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I.iayor. ATTES • City Secreta y., SPECIAL MEETING February 5, 1938 11;30 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Extension of time in the fulfillment of the contract of the Underwood, Elliott, Fisher Company be granted with the understandi that the machines are to be delivered and in operation by not later than May 1, 1938. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of 50 gas.meters, 50 regula- tors and parts for same, and 1 four inch water meter, was authorized. - A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LETTER ADDRESSED TO F. B. ORR IN RE- FERENCE TO THE CALALLEN- CORPUS CHRISTI VATER SUPPLY MAIN, and DECLARING AN EMIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent - D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, C'watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of 13 barrels of oil and grease for the Street Department was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried;. Purchase of 12 cabinets, 3 drawer unit and 2 tables from the Corpus Christi Book and Stationery Company at a cost of $ 229.28 for the Water and Gas Office was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of 50 meter book binders at a cost of $4.30 each, 7 posting trays,.7 rolling pedestals and 7 collapsible covers at a cost of $395.85 from the Charles R. Hadley Company was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on a Street Roller. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES Mayor. City S6cretry. t R, mo a t REGULAR MEETING . February 8, 1938: 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Llireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, and City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Dudley Timon be allowed $25.00 per month car allowance„ effective February , 1938. Alotion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Reverend R. R. Worster, Pastor of the Four Square Gospel Church, was granted permission to erect a tent located at Mesquite and Hughes Streets for a two or three week period. An Ordinance was read: TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CONDITION 3 OF THE CITY BY PROVIDING A CODE OF SANITARY REGULATIONS AND RE- QUIREMENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINZSS.AND PERSONS tiiHERi E IN OR BY 17HOI.I FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN BEINGS IS PRODUCED, : HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD, AND ALL VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF HOTELS AND LODGING HOUSES; AND PRESCRIBING THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SEVERAL PROVISIONS HEREIN CONTAINED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN LICENSES AND PERT.IITS, CONTAINING A SAVIN" S CLAUSE, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: X - A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur tAye C. 0. Vatson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas for gas Company/purchased during the month of January in the amount of $10,577.62, was approved and ordered paid. The Engineer's report for the month of January was read and ordered filed. A petition of the Firemen was read requesting the Council to employ a sufficient number of men to allow better working conditions, particularly, two days on and one day off. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The petition of the Firemen was taken under advisement. - The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING February 10, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: -Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Mireur and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Irvingtg. Dietz, Jr. and Atlee Cunningham were authorized to attend six days school at College Station for Water Plant and Sewer Operators, advancing $60.00 each and allowing actual expenses for the trip. John Cunningham was likewise authorized to attend the school for two days, actual expenses to be allowed. 0 s 39,2 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of an automatic gas pressure valve at an approximate cost of $ 250.00 was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by 7y7atson.and carried: Surety bond of H. A. Odom, Special Police man in,the amount of $1,0Q0.00 and Electrician's Bond of Albert Struller In the amount of $1,000.00, were approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Ted Long was transferred to the Inciner- ator Department at a salary of $125.00 per month and.Joe Gravett and S. G. Noel were trans ferred to the Reservoir Department at a salary of $ loo... each, per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried:The bill of Terrell Bartlett Engineers in the amount of $204,20 covering engineering And field expenses for the month of January and reservoir project was approved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The purchase of a car load of street topping material was authorized. Motion by Mireurseconded by McGee and carried:. The PJayor was authorized to execute an WOV. application for 1wY7A grant in connection with the construction of a gas line to the City, (.)Ow PWA to furnish cost of labor and the City to furnish material and supervision of construct ion. < There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.- . • Mayor. ATTES • City Secr4etaryi SPECIAL MEETING February 12, 1938 11:30.A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, and City Attorney King. ' Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee an& carried: Purchase of two car loads of rip rap for the La Fruta gam at a cost of approximately $100.00 per car was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 1000 yards of mud shell from B. M. Jackson at 25X per yard, with the understanding that additional shell would be purchased at a lesser price, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT : 4/" � k City Secret ry. REGULAR MEETING February 15, 1938 7:30 P. M. Mayor, . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. Ed Brennan appeared before the Council with reference to the sale of 3000 palm trees to the City at a price of 35g each, sale of which was alleged to have been made during the pre- vious administration and that he had not yet received payment. Mr. Brennan further alleged that credit was to have been given him on his gas bill which as yet has not been done. He was advised that the matter would be investigated. Louis Motal appeared before the Council relative to payment for a steel bear cage which he claims to have been ordered during the previous administration for which he has not been paid, the amount due being 5189.25. He was advised that the matter would be investigated. 383 Reports of the Fire Marshall and Airport 1lanager for the month of January were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Auditor's vouchers report for the month of January be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 12926 to 14313 inclusive, ratified. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The proposal of the Corpus Christi Sheet and Metal Works to water proof the digestbr tanks of the Sewage Plant at a cost of $253.50 was accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Charles F. Runbk1s proposal for the con- crete work on the Sewage Plant at a cost of $824.00 was accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried:. Estimate No. 16 of Chamberlain and Strain in the amount of $1,619.42 for repairing the ten million gallon reservoir, was approved and ordered paid. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being,no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST • mayor, City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING February 17, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Butson and McGee and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted by the following firms on a Street Roller, ACME WIRE AND IRON WORKS 1 Street Roller, 7 tons, empty, 10 tons with.added water ballast, with three speeds forward and three reverse with same ratio;. International Gas Motor, 40 Horse power. F. 0. B. San Antonio, Texas $49385.00 Delivered to Corpus Christi, Texas 4,460.00 PROCTOR-McNEEL EQUIPMENT CO. 1 Galion "Warrior" 3 -Wheel Roller, powered by 6 cylinder'gasoline motor developing 40 H.P., three speeds forward and three reverse. 7 ton roller, weight 14.100# price each delivered $3,750.00 8 ton roller,weight 16.000# price each delivered 39950.00 1 Galion "Chief 3 -Wheel Roller, powered by 6 -cylinder gasoline motor developing 58 H.P. three speeds forward and three reverse, standard equipment. 10 ton Roller, weight 20.000# price each delivered $4,400.00 1 Galion "Variable Weight Tandem" Roller, powered by a 6 -cylinder, gasoline motor de- veloping 48.5 H.P. two speed forward and two reverse, standard equipment, metal weight 14.000#, variable to 20.000,E by filling Rolls with water Price each delivered $49200.00 LEWIS-PATTEN COMPANY Hercules seven ton road Roller, weight 14,800 lbs, six cylinder gasoline engine, three speed transmission (forward and reverse), hand steering, Delivered . $49212.20 Hercules Roller as above, but with water bhllast wheels, cast rim plate centers, wbight when filled 92 tons $4,512.20 Hercules Eight Ton Road Roller, weight 16,300 lbs, six cylinder gasoline engine-, three speed transmission (forward and reverse), hand steering, Delivered $49484.85 Hercules Roller as above, but with water ballast wheels, Cast rim plate centers, weight when filled 10 tons $49784.85 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, An Ordinance was read: - TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF MEAT WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR LICENSES FOR BUTCHER SHOPS AND MEAT MARKETS AND PRESCRIBING LICENSE FESS THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION OF ALL MEAT TO a84 BE SOLD IN SAID CITY, AND PRESCRIBING INSPECTION FEES FOR MEAT OFFERED FOR SALE IN SAID CITY, OUTSIDE OF REGULARLY LICENSED MEAT MARKETS OR BUTCHER SHOPS, PROVIDING PENALTIES, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERL,"XITH, AND PAR- TICULARLY AN ORDINANCE ON THE SAME SUBJECT PASSED AND APPROVED DECEMBER 19 19131, AND DE- CLARING AN MIERGENCY; " PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 30TH DAY OF MAY, 1914, BY AMENDING SEC- TION TWO OF SAID ORDINANCE: AND DECLARING AN E11ERGENC Y. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0.Watson Watson Aye D. A..Segrest Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye . C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF SEVEN THOUSAND ($79000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE HEATER RE- VENUE FUND OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE ' MATER RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTIO14 FUND, BEING THE . CONSTRUCTION FUND OF PUBLIC 17ORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT 14MABER TEX 1186-R; AND DECLARING AN Er,IER- GENC Y. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C, McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent _ y Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to execute a contract with the Alamo Iron Forks for the purchase of 400 meter boxes at a cos of $2.15 each, to be paid for .as used. There being no further business, ATT !� City Secretary. the meeting adjourned, f Mayor 11 SPECIAL MEETING February 19, 1938 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan,) Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset, MotionbySegrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Estimate No, 3 of Brown and Root, Inc. in the -amount of $62,646.04,for construction work on the Calallen ;later Supply Line was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of the Southwestern labora- tory for inspecting and testing of cast iron pipe at Birmingham to be used in the Calallen Water Supply Line in the amount of $308.72 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That in view of an error having been made in the bid submitted by the Corpus Christi Sheet and Metal Works for water -proofing y 385 the digester .tanks of the Sewage plant of $195.00 which would still make said bid the lowest bid, the difference be allowed, A Resolution was read! - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE L!AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COM- PANY, A CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN IER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest _ Aye T. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following.vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C. 0, Watson ` D. A, Segrest Thos. R. McGee Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Aye Aye -Aye Aye 'Aye proposal of Frank M, McGee Company of $ 2,000.00 for an audit of the books and records of the City of Corpus Christi for the fis- cal year, ending February 28,-1938 be accepted and said audit to be jointly certified to by a certified public accountant of the Frank McGee Company and Frank McGee personally, and ten copies of said audit to be furnished. _ Upon recommendation of Fire Chief Anderson, which recommendation was based upon insubordina- tion, lack of harmony in the Department and failure of the latter employee. to qualify for the duties ordinarily required of the Firemen, it was moved by Watson, seconded by Segrest and unanimously carried that August Emmert, T. A. Williams, H. L. Schultze and Louie Drech- II sel be relieved of duty at once, and checks issued up to and including February 28th. Commissioner Watson further stated that although he regretted having to take such action, he felt it was necessary for the best interest of the Department. Buddy Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief, confirmed the statements of Fire Chief Anderson, who stated that perhaps such action should have been taken sooner, motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Jessie Lanier and Tom Walker were employed in the Fire Department at a salary of $100.00 per month each, effective February 19th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Arthur Thomas be employed as Policeman at a salary of $110.00 per month, effective January 29th. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00 Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried unanimously: Services of Chief of Detec ives, George Blethen be discontinued at once and pay check be issued up to and including February 28th, Commissioner Watson stated that from his investigation, such action was necessary for the best interest ,of the Department. There being no further business, the meeting.adjourned, ATTEST• Mayor. , C ty secretarko SPECIAL METING February 21, 1938+ 3:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: 'The Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 1938 at 7:30 P. M., be suspended on account of Washington's Birthday. ATTEST f, Mayor SPECIAL MEETING February 24, 1938 11;00 A. -M. Members Present: mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FRED FRANK; AND DECLARING AN DMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur - -Aye C. O. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest 'Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C. 0, Watson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES : City Secretar SPECIAL MEETING Aye 'Aye 'Absent Aye Absent R ayor. February 25, 1938 4:30 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant City Engineer Walker. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Campbell and Keller were granted a license to practice architecture in the City upon payment of the regular fee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: R. C. Franks v%iirlemployed in the Water and Gas Department ,.allowed $10.00 per month car allowance. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase two recording gauges for the Water Department at Calallen at a cost of $167.21 and a Mueller tapping machine at a cost of $40.25 for the Water & Gas Department. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: ing Compound was authorized. Purchase of five tons of water treat- Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried Purchase of a carload of street topping material from the Servtex Material Company, was authorized. A Resolution was read: AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FILED ON AUGUST 20TH, 1937 AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1937; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye - Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST': .,,Mayor.. City Secre ry. SPECIAL MEETING February 28, 1938 11:00 A. M. I a87 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and Watson, City Attorney King. An Ordinance was read: •. ` AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CANCELLED BONDS, PROVIDING FOR THE METI10D OF DESTRUCTION, PROVIDING THAT THE DESTRUCTION BE MADE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE TREASURER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE FI- NANCE COLIMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EIVIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following Vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. .O. Watson Aye ' D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ' Thos. R. McGee Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 50 gas meters was authorize There being no further business, the meetin;+adjourned. r Mayor. ATTEST• Cit Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING February 289 1938 4:30 P. M. n Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Transfer of r$10,000 from the Gas Fund to the Current Fund was authorized# to be repaid when tax collections warrant it. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Upon recommendation of City Attorney King 1926 taxes on lots 9 and 10,.Block 1, Bluff Addition, be absorbed out of the fund created by fees for tax certificates, on account of tax certificate having been issued December 119 1936 to the effect that all taxes were paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Upon recommendation of the City Attor- ney King, 1935 taxes on lots 1,2 and 3. Block 3, Hillcrest Additibn be cancelled under Fauthority of Article 7150 of the Revised Civil Statutes which provides for exemption of tax ation on property belonging to churches. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 10,000 feet of copper service pipe from the Standard Manufacturing Company was authorized, same to be paid for as used. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of two car loads of rip rap for La Fruta Dam was authorized. There being no further business, ATTEST: r y,s ecreT,ar the meeting adjourned, Mayor. . SPECIAL MEETING March 12 1938 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $21,000.00 from the Current Fund to the Sewer Revenue Fund, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer. of $22,000.00 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sanitary Sewer System Bonds Fund, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; payment of $21,700.00 to the Federal Administration of Public Works for maturities of Bonds Nos. 1 to- 13 and Coupon No..3 of the Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTP�V � Mayor. city Secretdry. ' REGULAR MEETING March 1, 1938 1:30 P. M. Members Present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Vatson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Estimate No. 4 of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $ 61,737.52 for construction work on the Calallen 'Water Supply Line, was approved and ordered paid.` - • { Motion by Segrest, saconded by McGee and carried: Bill of Myers, Noires and Forrest, Con- sulting Engineers, in the amount'of $1,554.80 for Engineering and Supervision Fees on the Calallen mater Supply Line, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The request of Mrs. E. J. Hitt for the removal of the parking meter to allow her a loading zone in front of her place of business on Chaparral Street, was taken under advisement. Motion by Watson, seconded.by Segrest and carried; The proposal of the Central Baptist Church to deed to the City of Corpus Christi, a strip of land ten feet wide across the front of property facing on Morgan Street, the entire distance between 12th and 13th Streets and the strip 20 feet wide across the corner of their property on Morgan and 13th Streets in exchange for the remission of taxes and accrued penalty and interest for the years up to and including 1936 on lots 37 to 40 inclusive, fractional lots 27, 289 29, 33, 34, 35, and 36, and lots 23 to 26 inclusive, block 1001, Bay Terrace No. 2, be accepted subject to execution of the deed and approval of same by the City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of Terrell Bartlett Engineers in the amount of $375.00 for field expenses and engineering services for the month of ° February, in connection with Reservoir Project No. 1186-R,w4s approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Estimate No. 17 of Chamberlain and Strain, Contractors in the Reservoir Project No. 1186-R, inthe amount of $1,754.12 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Bill of H. H. Stirman, Resident Engin- eer for the Calallen Nater Supply Line, for car allowance for the month of February in the amount of $44.55, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $9,753.72 for gas purchased for the month of February was approve and ordered paid.. 389 Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Electrician's Bond of Walter A. Reed in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved and ordered filed. Y - Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety Bond of Franklin Jay Floyd in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved and ordered filed. Reports of the Fire Department and the Engineering Department for the month of February were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and,carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to settle the bill of Louis Motal for a, steel' bear cage for approximately $125.00, to be applied on the Water and Gas bill. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Louis Wilmot was employed in the Water and Gas Department, effective February 8, 1938, at a salary of $80.00 per month. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, ATTEST: c City Secreta y. the meeting adjourned. c_ Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING March 3, 1938. 5:00 P. M. s Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, Assistant City Engineer Walker. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried;: The Engineer's office.was authorized to' .issue a permit to F. A. Thomason for the erection of a filling station cafe at the corner of 13th and Ayres Streets. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Mayor was authorized to sign a letter of agreement with reference to water mains to serve Arcadia Addition, which reads as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas March 3, 1938 Mr. J. H. Clark, Manager Arcadia Addition Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr, Clark: Our Water Superintendent has informed us that you desire to connect a four inch water main on the six inch water main of the City's line on Chapman Ranch Road at a point where the Chapman Ranch Road .intersects Blevins Street; that you de- sire to run this line east on Blevins Street to Arcadia Addition ::nd then continue through Arcadia Addition to Colorado Street east of the Addition. We understand that you have a four inch line on Colorado Street running from Thirteenth to Eighteenth Street, and we understand that you desire to have this four inch line on Colorado Street connected with the City's six inch line. at the intersection of Sixteenth and Colorado Streets. We also understand that you are to lay these lines at your own cost and expense. .It,is agreeable with the City to make these connect- ions that you desire. The City will make the actual connection at its expense, and you will lay your line at your own cost and expense, but under the supervision of the Water Superintendent of the City of Corpus Christi. In consideration of such connections, you will allow the City to make taps on such four inch line for domestic purposes at any point on your lines that the!City desires to have taps made, and in the event Arcaria Addition later becomes part of the City of Corpus Christi, or any of the property on which your four inch line will be construdted, becomes a part of the City of Corpus Christi, then such lines will become the property of the City of Corpus Christi. If this meets with your approval, please indicate your approval at the place provided for same, very truly yours, rf. ACCE'.D •AND APPROVED: J. "H..XLARK, INC._ BY;. i'Sg4. J. H. C lark . President, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY: Sgd. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of electrical.material to com- plete the Fire DAlarm d System on North Beach at a cost of approximately $727.90, and material for the installation of landing lightsat the Airport at a cost of $350.00, was autho i zed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: L. L. Holmes was employed it the Park Department at a salary of $75.00 per month, effective March 1st. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* Mayor City Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING :1 March 5, 1938 11:30 A. Mor Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by.Mireur and carried: Bill of Judge Jesse Wright in the amount of $38.09 for expenses in connection with the Nueces River Reclamation and Conservation District project, was approved and ordered paid. . Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The proposal of the.Cline Electric Company for electrical work at the Garage at a cost of approximately $105.00 was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purc Ase of twelve fire plugs at a cost of $78.88 each, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The bill of the League of Texas Municipal- ities, in the amount of $100.00 for membership fees was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur,:seconded by Segrest and carried: Personal Taxes of W. H. Rogers for the years 1930 and 1931 be adjusted as recommended by the City Attorney and collection be made on the basis of adjustment. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Taxes on Lot 15, Block 13, Bayview Addi- tion for the year 1919 be cancelled as recommended by the City Attorney on account of same being church property. There being no further business, ATTEST: City Secretary. the meeting adjourned. Mayor, x.. SPECIAL MEETING March 5, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, and City Attorney King. In view of the statement of R. T. Pritchett, Corporation Judge, to the Council that his duties recently have been heavy, causing him great fatigue and worry, and he felt that he needed a rest, it was moved by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, that Judge Pritchett be given a thirty days leave of absence on account of his condition of health. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Atlee McCampbell was employed as Acting Corporation Judge for thirty days at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective March 6, 1938. 1 F 391 jjVLlli VV VG LV11111AidGbl idd V11G GIUIV{.lidV V1 JPl.I,VVV.VV• Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Paul C. Marion, Clerk of the Corporation Court, is to receive a $25.00 per month increase in salary, effective March 1, 1938. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . e rte, ATTEST, Mayor. City Secret ry.� Members Present: REGULAR MEETING March 8, 1938 7:30 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of February was read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and.carried: Surety bonds Of Arthur Thomas, Policeman and M. V. Knowles, Special Officer, in the amount of $ 1,000.00 each were approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and'carried: Taxes on Lot 8, Block 4, Mussett Addi- tion were cancelled as recommended by the City Attorney on account of property belonging to the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention under authority of Article 7150 of the Revised Civil Statutes which exempts church property from taxation. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Audited vouchers report for tie month of February was approved and the .action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers No. 14314 to 15744 inclusive, ratified. An Ordinance was read: - AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH; DEFINING MILK AND CERTAIN MILK PRODUCTS, MILK PRODUCERS, MILK PRODUCER -DISTRIBUTOR, MILK DIS- ` TRIBUTOR, MILK DEALER, MILK DISPENSER, MILK PLANT, DAIRY, PASTEURIZATION, GOAT MILK, HEALTH OFFICER, ETC., PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MIS- BRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS AND MILK PLANTS, THE EXAMINATION, GRADING LABELING, PLACARDING, PASTEUR- IZATING, REGRADING, DISTRIBUTION AITD'SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF MILK GRADES, THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE -DAIRIES AND. MILK PLANTS, PROVIDING REQUIRMIENTS -AND USES OF MILK HOUSE, TOILET, WATER SUPPLY, UTENSILS, CLOTHING, MILK STOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXAMINATION AND IN- SPECTION OF PERSONNEL HANDLING MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS; PROVIDING'FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONEXAMINATION, INSPECT- ION AND CLEANLINESS OF ALL EQUIPMENT USED IN PRO- DUCTION OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF MILK TO QUARANTINED RESIDENCES; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEM ; PROVIDING RM4EDIES AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE ENFORCEI;'M OF THIS ORDI- NANCE, AND PROVIDING THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THE ORDI- NANCE BE HELD INOPERATIVE OR INVALID THE REPdIAINDER OF THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE UNAFFECTED THEREBY, AND DECLAR- ING AN:EMERGENCY", BY APPENDING PARAGRAPHS T170 (2), AND FOUR (4) OF SECTION SEVENTEEN (17) THMEOF; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye ` Joe Mireur ` Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest 'Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by.the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye - < C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a'carload of alum and a carload of Lime for the Calallen Wat@r Plant, I 392 Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and :carried: purellase of a carload of cement for the Street Department, was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to • t purchase a set of tools for the repairing of the gas meters at a cost of approximately $156.00. Motion by Segrest,. seconded by Mireur and carried:, Purchase of a pump for use in the re- pairing of water mains at a cost of approximately $ 552.00, was authorized. notion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute an application for a grant from the Federal Government for the creation of a City Recreation playground at the reservoir site. �. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of the Corpus Christi'Sheet and Metal Works in the amount of $448.00 for water -proofing the sewer digester tanks, was approved and ordered paid. 0 II • Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of five City of Corpus Christi s ` 5; Refunding Bonds, Series 19369 was authorized. The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES /\ / XA4 city Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING March 8, 1938 Mayor. 9 P. M. 0 Members Present: Mayor I„IcCaughan,.Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded -by McGee and carried: effective March 1st, were authorized. G. L. Lowman Eddie Edwards Eileen Timon Gene Thomas F. J. Floyd` Mike Rodriguez H. V. Harvey C. J. Noakes Albert Atkinson Jim Carr Dolph Magee Atlee Cunningham The following increases in salary, $10.00 pet month 10.00 N N 10.00 10.00 "5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 .5.00 ” 5.00 5.00 Ray Johnson and Bob Jarrett's salary raised to $140.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting -Adjourned. ATTES Mayor, City secretary* SPECIAL MEETING March 9, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners:Segrest, McGee and Mireur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carded: Periodical estimate for final payment number 4, project no* :8864 for the McKenzie Construction Company, was approved and payment authorized, less $5,000.00 previously advanced on estimate, less $493.31 engineering fees admittedly due engineers and less $1,640.02, representing engineering fees in controversy, to be held in escrow for thirty days, pending decision upon same, net payment to be made to the.McKenzie Construction Company of $22,561.653 which is as�recommended by the City Attorney and the Chief Accountant. 2 r, �ti177 Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The payment of one-half of the expenses of Richard Furman to Oklahoma City as representative of the City of Corpus Christi and the Chamber of Commerce, to the Southwest Aviation Conference to be held in said City March 11th and March 12th was authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase nine pairs of trousers and eight caps for the recently employed•firemen-, Qf which theCity will assume one-half the expense. t There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. • City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING March 14, 1938 5;00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners F2ireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Q Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Borden Company was granted a permit to construct a building on Staples and Booty Streets of Masonite Construction, which material was not provided for in the Code, but was considered as being similar to stucco t and possessing the same fire resisting qualities. It was noted this could not be considered an exception to the Code, but that the Code needed to be revised in this connection. ------------- A Resolution was read: - FINDING AND DECLARING THAT THERE EXISTS A NEED FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO FUNCTION; AUTHORIZING THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; DIRECTINr THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI TO FILE CERTIFICATE RELATIVE TO THE PROVISIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF SAID AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule: as suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan -Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest -Aye Thos. R. McGee. -Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote:; _ A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase one Remington Rand Adding Machine and one Burroughs Adding Machine at a cost of approximately $400.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The following firemen were employed at a salary of $100.00 per month: W. E.• West, effective March 1, 1938, Albert Prather, effect- ive March 1, 1938 and Jim Huckman, effective March 2, 1938, A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH E. W. KELLY; AND DE- CLARING AN E.IERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C. O. Watson Aye • D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R.- McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: That the City advance the sum of $ 260.00 to Mrs. Fannie B. Weber to cover one years, rental on 13 acres of land for the purpose of a radio beam'beacon, said amount to be returned to the City when payment has been received from the Federal Government. The Finance Commissioner reported the receipt of five City of Corpus Christi, Texas 5, Refunding Bonds Series 1936, dated 2/1/36 due as follows: No. 10559 2/1/55 Nos 195 4-5 due 2/1/62 and No. 2430 due 2/1/65. The bonds were deposited in the C. C. Nationa*i Bank for There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. safekeeping. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING March 159 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. An Ordinance was read;for the first time: GRANTING TO GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEa, SAN ANTONIO UV ALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAIN- ING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS LESTER STREET AND DOSS STREET, AND OVER AND ALONG THAT CERTAIN ALLEY -WAY BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH HALVES OF BLOCKS 3 AND 29 YOUNG ADDITION - ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, .TEXAS; AND PR='SCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. And passed to the second reading by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0. Watson Aye Motion by Mireur,;seconded by McGee and carried; The proposition of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company, reading as follows, be accepted: . . Kingsville, Texas March 8, 1938 Mr. R. Briscoe King City Attorney Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: Your letter February 28th, quoting one from the City Secretary in connection with road crossing that has been closed by the railroad_ company is acknowledged. Yesterday, March 7th, Division Engineer McCord met City Engineer John Bisset on the ground and they worked out the following proposition: The City will offer no objections to leaving the pres- ent crossing closed and the railroad company will place the road crossing at the S. P..crossing in good shape and donate to the city five or six cars of screening, which the city will unload to place the driveway from the crossing across the railroad track - to the sewerage disposal plant in good shape, the city to unload the screenings when delivered at Corpus Christi. The railroad company also agrees that if the city at any time in the future is forced to re -open the crossing we have closed due to developments of property beyond the city sewerage disposal plant, the railroad company will immediately open up this.erossing. Mr. Bisset advised ,� that if I would write you this letter, he thought he could work it with the city authorities on this basis. After having discussed this with the city authorities and this . plan meets with their.approval, if you will advise me, we will have the screenings delivered at Corpus Christi. Yours truly, Sgd. G. C. Kennedy, Superintendent, An Ordinance was read: - PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CLIFF MAUS FIELD: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLA- TION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The,Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye , C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Expenses of Harold A. Carr, Assistant City Attorney, to attend the meeting of the Texas.Planning Board at.Dallas, Texas on March 21st and 22nd, be paid.. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bond of George.Stein in the amount.of $1,000.00 for plumbing and drain laying, was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety bond of Atlee McCampbell, Acting Corporation Judge in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Proposition of the San Antonio Machine 8c Supply Company relative to the rental of a compressor, be accepted as per letter, read- ing as follows: March 14, 1938 t City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Attention: Mr. Simpson, Purchasing Agent Gentlemen: As per our understanding, we will deliver to you tomorrow morning, March 15th: 1 - Model 105 Ingersoll-Rand portable compressor. to be. mounted on four pneumatic wheels. The machine will be delivered with iron wheels. Wa have ordered the pneumatic wheels. Just as soon as the shipment arrives, they will be delivered, the iron wheels to be removed and returned to us. As we understand it, the circumstances surrounding this agreement are, and we confirm this understanding*. . . . The City of Corpus Christi is to pay the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company $150.00 per month rental for lithis machine, and has agreed to rent it for a period .of fifteen months. The rental will start March lath • and the monthly rental of $150.00 is to be paid be ginning with the month of April, 1938, and $150.00 • each succeeding month thereafter until the rental• has amounted to $2245.00, at which.time the machine is to become the property of the City of Corpus Christi. • The Terms and conditions outlined above are here- by accepted. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI R. Krina. Citv Secretar Very truly yours, SAN ANTONIO MACHINE 8c SUPPLY CO. Corpus Christi Manager, 396 Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 27 of Chamlgerlain and Strain, concerning elimination of a 20 inch connectio to the present main, resulting in a reduction of $377.80 in amount of contract. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchasing agent was authorized to purchase 50 gas meters and 50 gas regulators. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of a paving breaker at a cost of $ 217.15 was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned; ATTEST: r City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING March 18, 1938 5:00 P. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King. 1000 ft. 8" Ditto 1.14 " " Bids were submitted from the following firms on a'quantity of pipe and fittings; 8 6" Tees all Bell $100.00 per ton . AMERICAN CAST ; IRON PIPE,-=JPANY 1000 ft. 6" C.I.W.W. Pipe B & S. Coated Class 150 in 16 ft. lengths, $0.78 per ft. 1000 ft. 8" C.I.W.W. Pipe B & S Coated Class 150 in 16 ft..lengths or 18 ft. lengths $0.82 per lin.ft 1.11 1000 ft. 10" C.I.W.W. Pipe B & S. Coated,Class 150 in 16 ft. lenths 1.482 8 only 6" C.I.W.W. Tees F.O.B. Corpus Christi. 30 days net. Shipment to be made 7 days from receipt of 9.70 each F. 0, B. Corpus Christi, Net 30 days. Shipment to be made 10 days from receipt of 1000 ft. 6" McWane Class 150 Cast Iron a & S Pipe in 16 ft. order. lengths. $0.83 per ft. UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY 1000 Ft, 6" Super -de Lavaud centrifugal cast iron pipe good for 150 lbs, working pressure in 18 feet lengths, B & S. $0.80 per ft. 1000 ft. 8" Ditto 1.14 " " 1000 ft. 10" Ditto 1.54 " " 8 6" Tees all Bell $100.00 per ton Terms: Thirty days net cash. Shipment, prompt. NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE COVIPANY 1000 ft.,6" C.I.W.W. Pipe B & S Coated class 150 or Class B. in 16 or 18 ft. lengths $0.82 per lin.ft 1000 ft. 8". Ditto 1.16 1000 ft. 10" Ditto 1.56 8 only 6" C.I.W.W. Tees 10.70 each F.O.B. Corpus Christi. 30 days net. Shipment to be made 7 days from receipt of order. . CRANE COMPANY 1000 ft. 6" McWane Class 150 Cast Iron a & S Pipe in 16 ft. lengths. $0.83 per ft. 1000 ft. 8" Ditto 1.19 1000 ft. 10" Ditto 1.59 8 - 6" Cast Iron all Bell water works tees 9.60 each F. 0. B. Corpus Christi, subject to minimum carload weight of 36,000 lbs. Terms: 30 days net. . McWayane Cast Iron Pipe Company 391 1000 ft. 6" C.I.W.1'1. pipe B & S Coated Class 150 in 16 ft. lengths $0.83 per ft. 1000 Ft, 8" Ditto 1.19 n n 1000 Ft. 10" Ditto 1.59 8 only 6" C.I.W.W. Tees 9.60 each F. 0. B. cars Dir}ninghampAla.bama with full freight allowed to Corpus Christi. Terms: 30 days net. Shipment to be made 10 days from date of order. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The proposition of Fenner and Beane, reading as follows, was accepted, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. March 18, 1938 Honorable A. C. McCaughan, Mayor ' City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: It is our understanding that you are considering investing surplus funds now available in the City of Corpus Christi bonds, and that it is your desire to purchase approximately $50,000 par value of said bonds,.paying not over par plus accrued interest to date of de- livery, free of any.exchange charges or shipment charges, for them. We have a customer who at present owns a large number of City of Corpus Christi bonds and who has indicated to us that he will consider selling a block of them, if we are able to make him a satis- factory firm bid. We therefore, ask that 'you make us a firm bid, said bid to be good for acceptance at any time up to noon, Monday, March . 21st for such amount of said City of Cd rpus Christi 5; General Obligation bonds as we may be able to secure for you from this customer, up to $ 50,000 par value, said bid to be par plus accrued interest, delivered to you without further expense at Corpus Christi, Texas. } Respectfully submitted, FENNER & BEANE BY: Sgd. S. L. Austin We hereby agree to purchase from you a total of not exceeding $50,000 City of Corpus Christi V. bonds in accordance with the above terms, at a price of par plus accrued interest to date of delivery to us. The City of Corpus Christi, Texas By: Sgd. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried:' Estimate No. 5 of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of.$104,049.93 for the construction of the Calallen Water Supply Line was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of 6 Refunding Bonds, Series 1936 due February 1, 1969, at par and accrued interest with Seawall and Breakwater Bond Sinking Funds from the gas meter deposits fund, was authorized. Motion -by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The purchase of 6 General Fund Funding 0 Warrants at par and accrued interest with gas meter deposit funds from Rauscher -pierce Com- pany, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $86,994.21 from the Seawall and Breakwater Bond Sinking Fund to the Seawall and Breakwater Construction Fund which re- presents an amount previously advanced to said fund to pay interest and maturities, was authorized. ` Motion.by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the South Texas Agricultural and Industrial Exposition be granted permission to show a carnival for a period of ten days, a beginning March 29th, at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard, upon payment of the regular license fee, and with the understanding that the show will not be objectionable. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Adjustment in taxes be made as recommend by the City Attorney as outlined in his letter of March 17th, reading as follows: a w0i �s March 17, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: ` With reference to the following items of<taxes which have -been " investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to make recommendations as set out in each individual case: personal taxes of Walter Tucker in the amount of $2.36 for the year 1930: Mr. Tucker has made an affidavit that the automobile against which the taxes were assessed, was returned back to the Company before Jan- uary 1, 1930. I, therefore, recommend that these taxes be cancelled as the Assessor's error, Personal taxes of C. W. Crabbe in the amount of $36.20 for the year 1936; I recommend that these taxes be cancelled on:caacount of Assessorts error, and an affidavit furnished by the owner to the effect that this busi- ness was not in existence during the year 1936, personal taxes of the Medina Shoe Repair Shop for the years 1931 to 1934 inclusive, aggregating $16.40. I recommend that these taxes should be cancelled as an Assessor's error, as the owner has furnished an affidavit to'the effect that he was not in business during this period. personal taxes of the South Texas Brokerage Company - T. H. Ran- dall for the years 1926 to 1931 inclusive: I recommend that these taxes - should be adjusted as per sworn inventory of property furnished by this Company on which basis, payment has been tendered, personal tares of T. H. Randall for the years 1921 to 1924 in- clusive; I recommend that these taxes should be adjusted in accordance with sworn inventory as furnished by Mr. Randall, and on which basis, payment has been tendered. Personal taxes of the Nueces Printing Company for the years 1932, 1934 and 1935= I'recommend that these taxes be adjusted and collected in accordance with sworn inventory furnished which reduces the valuation that is in line with prior and subsequent years, Personal taxes of Dr. McIver Furman for the years 1931, 1932 and 1933: I recommend that these taxes be adjusted,and collection made upon the basis as furnished by'swOrn'inventory. personal taxes of the Eagle Broadcasting Company for the years 1931 to 1936 inclusive; I recommend that these taxes should be adjusted and collection made on the basis of sworn inventory attached, and the 1937 taxes be cancelled as an Assessor's error due to said property not being within the city limits for this year. Taxes on Lot 10, Block 27, Beach Addition, acquired by the First Methodist Church in March, 1927; I recommend that these taxes be cancelled `for that part of the year that the property belonged to the First Methodist Church, since the statutes provide that property belonging to a church is ex- empt from taxation. ' Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King City Attorney Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Adjustment in taxes be made as recommended by the City Attorney as dutlined in his letter of March 18th, reading as follows: March 18, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: ` ` .With reference to the items listed below, I wish to make re- commendations as follows: Personal taxes for the years 1922, 1923 and 1924 of Robert Poenisch: I recommend that these taxes be cancelled on account of assess- or's error, inasmuch as an affidavit has been furnished by Mr. Peenisch to the effect that he does not now, or did not then reside in the city limits, personal taxes of Harold Kaffie for the years 1931, 1932 and 1933 should be cancelled on account of an error in assessment, Mr. Kaffie having furnishedtan affidavit that this property belonged to:the Kaffie Lumber Company, and was included in their rendition. personal taxes of Dr. F. A. Ellis for the year 1936 in the amount of $10.00 should be cancelled on account of assessor's error. Evidence furnished in this instance indicates that Dr. Ellis moved to Corpus Christi Itilay 11, 1936, and is, therefore, not subject to assessment for. this year. I wish to add that these items have been investigated by the LI I Finance Commissioner and Tax Collector, and recommendations based on t heir findings. Very truly yours, Sgd, R. Briscoe King, = City Attorney, Motion by Segrest,-seconded by Mireur and carried; Judge Jesse Wright be allowed a .salary of_$ 50.00 per month, effective March 1st in connection with his services in the. Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a car load of street topping material was authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; purchase of 6 barrels, of disinfectant was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: proposition of the S & S. Construction Company for the delivery of shell to any location north of Leopard Street at cost of 60¢ per cubic yard, and 65X per cubic yard to be delivered to any location south of.Leopard Street, be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. C i y Secrettary. Members Present: SPECIAL MEETING March 21, 1938 10:30 A. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest and City Attorney King, dater Superintendent Cunningham. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company of March 18th for a quantity of cast iron pipe and fittings be accepted, and the order increased to 2000 feet of 6" and 2000 feet of.8" cast iron pipe. The Finance Commissioner reported receipt of 6 City of Corpus Christi General Fund Funding Warrants, Series 1929, 6f dated 11/1/29 due as follows: No. 56, 2/1/51, Nos. 64,65,66,69 and 70 due 2/1/53. These bonds have been deposited to the Corpus Christi National Bank for safe -keeping. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING March 22, 1938 7:30 P. M. Mayor.--' Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest, Watson, City Engineer Bisset, City Attorney King and Chief of police Lowman, An Ordinance was read for the second time, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS LESTER STREET AND DOSS STREET, AND OVER AND ALONG THAT 'CFgTAIN 'ALLEY WAY BETVIIEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH HALVES OF BLOCKS 3 AND 2, YOUNG ADDITION - ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT , PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. And passed to the third reading by the following vote; . A. C. McCaughan Aye T. R. McGee Aye Joe 11ireur Absent . D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0. Watson Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; Transfer of $ 1,000.00 from the Current Fund to the Traffic Fund was authorized, same to be returned when the funds are available. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest end carried; W. B. Rouse be granted a license to practice architecture in the City, upon payment of the regular fee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Plunjbert s Bond of Frank McFarland in the Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; purchase of twenty joints of twelve in cast iron pipe was authorized. ; Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of uniforms for the Police Department, the City paying one-half of the cost, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Proposition of the Central Baptist Chur reading as follows, was accepted; , Corpus Christi, Texas March 22, 1938 Honorable City Council City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; Several weeks ago we submitted a proposition to you to deed 10 feet of our Church property on the Morgan street side from 12th to 13th Streets and 20 feet across the corner of 13th and Mor- gan Streets for the purpose of widening Morgan'Street in front of our Church property and to make the approach to 13th and Prescott more accessable. Due to the fact that the City already owns 15 feet inside the curb line and our Educational Building is only 23 feet 11 inches inside this curb line, this proposition would be impossible as our Educational building would be 11 inches on City property. Therefore we wish to submit the following alternate proposition. Let the former plan to widen Morgan Street 10 feet on our property side and cut off corner of 13th and Morgan from pre- sent curb lines as of the following diagram, stand, We further agree to deed to City 6 feet instead of 10 feet on Morgan side from 12th to 13th which would give the City 11 feet inside of the new curb line after Morgan street had been widened and leave our Educational Building 2 feet 11 inches inside our pro- perty line. The above widening of Morgan Street and corner of 13th and JZorgan and the deed'of 6 feet of our property on Morgan Street side from 12th to 13th Streets to be paid for by remittance of all back taxes with interest to date. Sincerely CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Sad, L. 17. Anderson, Chairman Building Committee. The reading of the minutes was suspended.until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor ATTESTt f City secretary. SPECIAL MEETING March 24, 1938 5:00 P. M* Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor was authorized to execute a (:t 401 disclaimer, reading as follows: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT: Whereas, the City of Corpus Christi, a municipal corporation was duly created by a special act of the•Legislature of the State of Texas, and is located within the County of Nueces, State of. Texas; and Whereas, said City, since its incorporation, as aforesaid, has passed certain ordinances authorizing and requiring the pav- ing of certain streets in said City -and the construction of curb- ings along certain streets in said,City, and in said ordinances said City ordained that certain portions of the cost of such paving and all or designated portions of the cost of constructing such curbings along such streets, should be borne by the persons owning property abutting oh such streets upon which such'paving was to be done and dlong which such curbings were to be constructed; and ordained further that such property abutting on such streets should be subject to liens to secure such portions of the cost of such paving and the cost of such curbing when such paving and curb- ings should be completed; and by such ordinances assessed against such abutting property certain portions of the nost of such paving and the cost of such curbings, to be payable after the completion of such paving and such curbings; and Whereas, certain of such ordinances passed by said City, and particularly an ordinance passed on the 14th day of February, 1930, and recorded in Volume 191, page472 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, authorized and required the paving of and the con- struction of curbings along, that portion of Staples Street in said City upon which abuts the following described real property, to -wit: All that certain lot, piece; tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the City of Cor- pus Christi, Nueces County, Texas and known and des- cribed as Lot No. Nine (9) in Block No. Thirteen (13) in Bay View Addition to said•City, as shown by the official plat on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk of said County; being the same land conveyed by J. K. Hipp and wife, Mattie Hipp, by warranty deed recorded in Volume 110, pp. 89-91 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, and ordained that a portion of the cost-of•the paving and curbing to be done and. constructed upon. that portion of said Staples Street upon v.hich the above described property abuts, should be borne by and that the same should be assessed against the owner of said land, and that said land should be subject to a lien to secure the payment of such portion of the cost of such paving and curbing, when such paving and curbing should be completed; and Whereas, said portion of said.Staples Street upon which said above described real property abuts was.not paved by virtue of or under authority of any of the above mentioned ordinances or by virtue of or under the authority of any ordinance of said City of Corpus Christi; and whereas, no curbings have ever been constructed along said portion of said Staples Street by virtue of or under the author- ity of any of the above mentioned ordinances or by virtue of or under the authority of any ordinance of the said City of Corpus Christi; and Whereas, by virtue of the fact that no paving has ever been done and no curbings have bver been constructed along said portion of said Staples Street, by virtue of or under the authority of any ordinance of said City, no lien to secure the payment of all or a part of the cost of such paving and/or curbing, has ever arisen or been creatdd against the above described land; and < Whereas, the ordinances of said City and the records thereof authorizing the paving of and Construction of curbings along, said portion of said Staples Street, cast a cloud upon the title to said land; Noy►, therefore, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten ($10.00) Dollars and other good and valuable consideration to said City of Corpus Christi, in hand paid by Roy L. Self, the owner of. the above described land, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, said City of'Corpus Christi, Texas, has disclaimed and by these pre-' Bents does hereby disclaim any right, title, interest or claim in or to, and any lien against,•said above described real property or any part thereof. In witness whereof the City of Corpus Christi, aforesaid, has caused these presents to be signed by A. C. McCaughan, its Mayor, thereunto authorized by vote of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi and its seal hereunto affixed this the 24th day of March, A. D., 1938. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ATTEST: BY: SGD, A. C. McCaughan, Mayor Sgd, T. R. Kring City Secretary, No STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES Before me, a notary public in and for Nueces ";County, State of Texas, on this date personally appeared A. C. McCaughan, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same, as the act and deed of the City of Corpus Christi and as the Mayor thereof and for the purposes and consideration there- in expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 25th day of March, A. D., 19384' Sgd, Marjorie Graeff Notary Public In and For the County of Nueces, State of Texas. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of 11 City of Corpus Christi Refunding Bonds, Series 1936, at par and accrued interest, was authorized. An Ordinance was read; CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF A STREET FORMERLY KNOWN AS "DWIGHT STREET" AND NA?,Q- ING AND DESIGNATING SAID STREET AS "KELLY COURT", REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS - OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMMA GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest , Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above ordinance was passed by th6 following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 04 Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of 22 joints of 12 inch cast iron pipe was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of a car load of lime was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of 20,000 ledger sheets at an approximate cost of $187.50 was authorized. There being na further business, the meetingadjourned, Mayor. SPECIAL MLETING March 29, 1938 4;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purcta se of a four inch water meter from the Pittsburgh Equitable Company, was authorized.. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of a second-hand pick-up at a cost of $495.00 from.the Gulf Chevrolet Company for the use of the dater & Gas Depart - went was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; X. Scogin was employed in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, effective April 1st. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST - City Secre ary REGULAR 11EETING March 29, 1938 7:30 P. M. N' Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Periodical estimate No. 18 of Chamber- lain -.-and Strain in the amount of $592.78 for construction work on the reservoir project #1186-R, was approved and ordered paid. An Ordinance was read for the third time: GRANTING TO GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS LESTER STREET AND DOSS STREET, AND OVER AND ALONG THAW CERTAIN ALLEY-11AY BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH HALVES OF BLOCKS 3 AND 2, YOUNG ADDI- TION ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPU8 C111ISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMIS ADT CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. The above Ordinance was passed and approved by the followin vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Thos. R. 11cGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0, Watson Aye Finance Commissioner Mireur reported the receipt of the following bonds which were placed in the Corpus Christi National Bank for safekeeping: Description Interest due Amount City of Corpus Christi, Texas Refunding Bond, Series 1936, - 5f Dated 2/1/36 y Due 2/1/61-64 Coupons due 8/1/38 and a.s.c.a. 2/1 - 8/1 Nos. 1751 and 1752 for $500.00 each due 161 $19000.00 (1977 Nos.(19769 19782) (1979919809 ) 0 $19000.00 - due 2/1/62 Nos. 2155 ® $10000.00 - " 2/1/63 Nos. 2187, 2188) 2189, 2220) 0 $1,000.00 - " 2/1/64 10 000.00 $112000.00 The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST• City Secretart, . SPECIAL MEETING March 30, 1938 3;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by CVatson and carried: The proposition of the Ranson -Davidson Company, reading as follows, be accepted: March 30, 1938 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; We, the undersigned, respectfully submit to your Honorable Body the following; WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi, Texas is in dire need of additional seawall and breakwater construction for more adequate pro- tection of the property and lives of the citizens of sand City; and, WHEREAS, the Legislature of the, State of Texas has heretofore enacted a special act by the provisions of which the City of Corpus Christi, Texas is authorized to issue its bonds for the above mentioned purposes and which act has remitted to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas for the period of years therein prescribed certain State ad valorem taxes levied and to be levied and collected in certain counties lying contig- uous to the Corpus Christi area for the retiring of said bonds; and, WHEREAS, it appears that it is essential and necessary that the City of Corpus Christi, Texas now authorize and issue its Seawall and Breakwater Bonds under and by virtue of the provisions of the here- inabove mentioned Act in a sum of not less than $650,000.00 and not more than $850,000.00 in order to provide additional facilities for the pro- tection of said property and lives from tropical storms; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of said Act of the Legislature, it appears that the City of Corpus Christi, Texas may at this time issue its Seawall and Breakwater Bonds in the above amounts and that by virtue of the remission of taxes provided in said Act, it could reasonably an- ticipate that such taxes so remitted would liquidate and provide funds for the payment of the principal and interest of the above mentioned principal amount of bonds as they matured, provided said bonds are issued so as to mature serially within the years and limitations pre- scribed in said Act and on an approximately level maturity basis, al- though it is agreed and understood that said bonds, as any bonds is -sued under and by virtue of said Act, would of necessity be and con- stitute general obligations of the City of Corpus Christi, -Texas. In connection with and in anticipation of the City issuing the above described bonds, we hereby propose and agree; 1. To prepare at our own expense all notices, orders and other documents necessary in connection with the election or elections to authorize the issue of said bonds. - z 2. To prepare at our own expense all proceedings and orders necessary to be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Texas and to a nationally -known and recognized bond attorney of our selection in order to obtain their opinion as.to the legality of said. bonds, and we further agree to submit all such proceedings and orders to the City Attorney of the City of Corpus Christi for his approval and ,agree to furnish to said City Attorney, a copy -of all of such orders and proceedings in order that he may have a complete transcript of the entire proceedings. 3. t To pay the cost of printing of the bonds on the best litho- graphed paper by a recognized expert bond printing concern. 4, To pay all fees and expenses to bond.attorneys employed by us in this connection, including the market attorneys, and to pay all the traveling expenses of the City Attorney and/or his assistants in this connection. 5. To pay to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas for not less than .1650,000.00 4d City of Corpus Christi, Texas Seawall and Breakwater Bonds, and not more than $850,000.00 42o City of Corpus Christi, Texas Seawall and Breakwater Bonds, par and accrued interest to date of de- livery thereof to us. Said interest shall be payable semi-annually and principal and interest of said bonds shall be payable at the Corpus Christi National Bank of Corpus Christi, Texas. Provided that if the City of Corpus Christi, Texas shall fail or refuse to deliver said bonds to the undersigned on or before sixty (60) days after written notice from the Ranson -Davidson Company, stating that such Company has preliminary approval of such issue from their bond attorneys, and after there has been delivered to the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi by said Ranson -Davidson Company, a proper and approved bond election Ordinance, notices and the necessary legal documents pertain- ing to the calling of the election therefor, then and in that'event, the above offer shall not be thereafter binding upon the under- signed, but from and after said date, it shall be optional with the undersigned as to whether or not, it will pay the above men- tioned price for such bonds. It is understood and agreed, however, that if the City is delayed in delivering the bonds herein provided for by reason of any act or failure to act on the part of the said Ranson -Davidson Company, then the time expired by reason of such delay shall not be.computed against the above-mentioned sixty (60) day limitation. The above offer is subject to obtaining the final, unqualified, approval of said bonds from the Attorney General of Texas and a nationally recognized bond attorney.. 6. It is hereby understood that the City officials of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will promptly pass and adopt and execute all orders, ordinances And certificate required in the issuance of said bonds and securing their approval as above provided. 11 Respectfully submitted, THE RANSON-DAVIDSON CO1VTANY BY: Sgd. M. E. Allison The above proposal is hereby accepted by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on this the 30th day of March, A. D. 1938. ATTEST: T. R. Kring (sgd.) City Secretary, City of Corpus Christi, TEXAS Sgd. A. C. McCaughan MAYOR, City of Corpus Christi, T EXAS. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Upon recommendation of the City Attor- ney, as outlined in his letter of March 26th, reading as follows, personal taxes referred to therein were cancelled. t March 26, 1938 Honorable Mayor and -City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to the following items of taxes which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the TaxCollector, I wish to recommend; Personal taxes of 0. S. Caldwell for the years 1930 to 1933 inclusive, aggregating $16.20 should be cancelled as per affidavit furnished by Mr. Caldwell to the effect that said property was sold at Sheriff's sale in August 1932, under which circumstances, Pir. Cald- well would hardly be liable for said taxes, personal taxes for the year 1931 amounting to $4.20 of JJr. He S. Keefer should be cancelled on account of non -residence in the City for the year for which the taxes were assessed. -Personal taxes of C. B. Kilgore for the year 1933 in the amount of $3.60 should be cancelled on account of duplicate assess- ment with the Southern Car Exchange, which taxes were paid - tax re- ceipt No. 4829, 2/28/34, to which Mr. Kilgore has furnished affidavit. _ f Personal taxes of Lee C. Campbell for the years 1920 to 1932 inclusive, aggregating $289.83 should be cancelled for the reasons stated in affidavit furnished which renders assessment in error, personal taxes of Mrs. S. R. Hatherly for the year 1930 in the amount of $17.20 should be cancelled on account of Assessor's error, in that said party was not in business during the year for which the taxes were assessed. : personal taxes of T. H. peddicord in the amount of $ 5.88 for the year 1932 should be cancelled as Assessor's error, 1,r. Peddi- cord having furnished an affidavit that he did not own any property assessable for taxation during the year for which taxes were assessed. Personal taxes for the years 1934, 1935 and 1936 aggregating $12.00 for W. B. Hilleguist should be cancelled as Assessor's error, Mr. Hilleguist having furnished affidavit that the property assessed was not owned by him, but was the property of his.employer. Personal taxes -of the C. C. Distributing Company for the years 1935 and,1936 aggregating $40.00 should be cancelled on account of.error in assessment, said Company having furnished an affidavit to , the effect that they were not in business during these years, insofar as they owned any property assessable for taxation. 1 personal taxes of the Alamo Grocery Company for the year 1931 in the amount of $3.15 should be cancelled as Assessor's error, said Company having furnished affidavit that they were not in busi- ness during the year for which they were assessed, personal taxes of Dr.. George L. Spivey for the years 1919, 1931 to 1937 inclusive should be adjusted in accordance with affidavit furnished as to the amount of property owned in those years for taxa- tion, and on this basis, payment has been tendered. personal taxes of E. Sheets for the years 1931, 1932 and 1933 aggregating $15.65 should be cancelled as Assessor's error and an affidavit has been furnished that the property was not owned by him, but was owned by the Houston Oil Company and taxes paid by them. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King,_ City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried! Recommendations of the City Attorney in his letter of March 29, 1938, reading as follows, were accepted. March 29, 1938 Honorable r;Iayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: , With reference to the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend as follows: ` Personal taxes of H. J. Cobb for the year 1930 in the amount of $3.66 should be cancelled on account of an error in assessment, in that the property assessed for taxes was not owned by him. Personal taxes of Mrs. L. C. Doney for the years 1924 and 1925, aggregating $6.72, should be cancelled on account of Assessor's error, Mrs. Doney having furnished affidavit that, she did not possess any individual property for the years in question. Personal taxes of the Fidelity Union Life Insurance Com- pany for the years 1934 and 1935, aggregating $4.00, should be can- celled on account of Assessor's error and because of the fact that said property was rendered for taxation in the City of Dallas, Personal taxes of the Ewall Market for the year 1934 should be adjusted in accordance with the affidavit furnished by the owner as to the value of the property and upon which basis, payment has been tendered. , Personal taxes for the years 1919 and 1920 of the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, aggregating $14.67 should be cancblled as an Assessor's error, an affidavit having been fur- nished that they did not own any property in the City for taxation for the years in question, very truly_ yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, . City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bill of the Remington Rand Company in the amount of $320.00 for rental of machines used in the Water and Gas Office, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a car load of street topping material to be used by the Street Department, was authorized. , Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a quantity of fabricated steel cage fronts for the Zoo from the Acme Wire Company at a cost of approximately $600.00 was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a quantity of fabricated fencing material for the Zoo from the Alamo Iron Works at a cost of approximately $700.00 was authorized. . There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTE^ � Mayor, A�_ s City Secret ry. H ' _ REGULAR MEETING April 5, 1938 7:30 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter, D. Smallhorst, Sanitary Engineer of the City -County Health Unit, presented a preliminary sanitary survey report of Corpus Christi and Nueces Bay, The report was ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Estimate No. 6 of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of $83,952,85 for construction of the Calallen dater Supply Line was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bill of Myers, Noyes and Forrest, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of.$2,350,04 for engineering and supervision fees for construction of the Calallen Mater Supply Line, was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bill of H. H, Stirman, Resident Engin- eer in the amount of $30,65 for the use of car for the month of March was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Bill of Terrell Bartlett, Engineers, in the amount of $ 375.00 for field expenses and engineering supervision fees for the month of March on the Water,Reservoir Project No. 1186-R,' was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,544,76 for gas purchased for the period from 2/21/38 to 3/21/38 was approved and ordered paid. . Reports of the Fire Department and Engineering Department for the month of March were read and ordered filed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Audited Vouchers report for the month of March was approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers Nos. 1 to 1370 inclusive, ratified, Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Gas fitter's bond of the Nau Hardware Department store in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. An Ordinance was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT LEASING THE BASCULE BRIDGE AT THE PORT OF COR- PUS CHRISTI AND OVER THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL TO NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT N0, 1 FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ALL ACTS HERETOFORE DONE BY THE OFFI- CERS OF THE CITY AND THE DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BASCULE BRIDGE, AND DECLARING All M.IE - GENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson a Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute a contract with the Otis Elevator Company for service and maintenance of the elevator on the basis of $21,00 per month effective April 5th, and carried: Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest Financial report for the fiscal period ending r February 28, 1938, as submitted by Finance Commissioner Joseph Mireur, reading as follows was accepted and ordered filed: April 1, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: I beg to submit herewith, the -annual financial statement for the Fiscal Year ending February 28, 1938, showing the revenue and ex- penditures of the various departments. I wish to direct particular attention to the item of "Other Disbursements", showing an amount of $358,875.17, having been -expended for Fixed Property and Equipment, which increases the assets of the City in this amount; also, "Securities Purchased" of $55,000.00 and $21,000.00, making a total of $76,000.00 of.the City's own bonds which are earning five (%) per cent annually. I might add that since the lst of March,we have purchased $26,000.00 more of the City's bonds which now makes a total of $102,000.00 invested in such bonds that will be earning five (5f) per cent annually or which might be considered a saving in this -amount to the tax payers. Under the caption of "Analysis of Expenditures for Fixed property and Equipment", you will note a complete breakdown of. the amount of $358,875.17, -showing the various items of Fixed Property and Equipment, and the expenditure for each. With reference to maturities and interest due on various issues of bonds, I wish to report that all maturity and interest payments have been paid promptly when due with the exception of the Water Plant Rev- enue Bonds which are in litigation. - In conclusion, I wish to state that in my opinioh, taxation is become very burdensome considering the various taxes paid by an individual or a corporation to the Federal, State, County, City and School Government Agencies. This burden is.attributable to three things The development and growth of a nation or city; -inefficient or dishonest administration; and from demands of a public requiring expenditures of money for the things that, in their mind, are for public welfare qnd protection. There seems to be a constant increase in the latter reason for the cost of government mounting, with the result that taxation is increasing proportionately. Therefore, I think it behooves our citizen- ship to give consideration to the cost of the demands made by themselves and others for the spending of tax payers' money with the thought in mind that they will realize that it is the tax payer who necessarily bears the burden of cost. Respectfully submitted, Sgd. Joseph Mireur Finance Commissioner CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSE147,11 S FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2/28/38 CURRENT OPERATING FUNDS Total Operating Cash Balances, 3/1/37 OPERATING RECEIPTS: Ad Valorum Taxes Collected Less: Amount applied to sinking fd. Penalties on taxes Franchise & occupation taxes Licenses Permits Rentals Airport Receipts parking meter receipts Fines and costs Street shelling & repairs Certificates of special assessment From water consumers water service connections Oil & gas leases Other water dept. receipts From gas consumers Gas service connections Other gas dept. receipts From sewer charges Other sewer dept. receipts Interest on securities owned Other miscellaneous receipts OTHER RECEIPTS: Increase water and gas deposits 435,005.21 217*556.50 -217,448.71 7,554,28 5,159.29 129179.05 14,766.90 21624.33 6,184.53 25,331.87 23,375.20 1,577.40 90.24 443,943.02 22,805.36 554.02 3$99.88 376,512.67 19,425.50 479.74 380444.87-- 15,23 746.67 5,374.28 3009 756.; 32 192289193.04 13,405.60 TOTAL CASH AND RECEIPTS - OPERATING EXPENSES: Mayor & Commissioners' offices City Secretary's office City Attorney's office Assessor & Collector's office City Hall Expense Police & Traffic Depts, Fire Dept, Health Dept. Garbage Dept, City Engineer's Dept. Park Dept. Street Cleaning Airport Operations Gas & Oil purchased (Airport) Purchasing Agents office Library Dept. (La Retama) Wharf & Pier Contingent Expense Street Lighting Special Attorney's expense Interest on warrants Street maintenance Emergency & relief City Water Dept., operations Transportation of untreated water Dater Treating plant expense Mater Reservoir operations Gas Dept. operations Gas purchased Sewer Dept. operations Incinerator Expense OTHER DISBURSE1,1ENTS: $ 119892.66 8,912.30 7,368.71 12,922.56 5,760.45 99,742.42 58,374.61 279054.81 , 17,422.86 15,537.12 18,799.85 18,222.61 16,702.50 2,808.40 2,058.16 9,205.96 842.46 15,453.30 14,969.70 1,875.00 122.76 76, 58 5,:46 1,296.95 61,469.44 21,820.11 71,194.97 15,973.79 56,113.46 113,630.01 = 319793.54 ' 12,708.21 8289635.14 Fixed property & equipment - 358,875.17 Notes retired 49273.32 paid io R.F.C. for advances for repairs to La Fruta Dam 28,635.98 Increase warehouse Inventory 59084.39 Cash transfers to Construction & Sinking funds 1109630.20 Secutiries purchased 55,000.00 TOTAL OPERATING CASH BALANCES 2/28/38 BOND AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS TOTAL CASH BALANCES 3/1/37 RECEIPTS: Interest on Bank Balances Interest on Securities owned , U. S. Government Grants Cash transfers received from operating funds Bonds sold TOTAL�CASH AND RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS: Securities purchased Fixed property & equipment TOTAL CASH BALANCES 2/28/38 FUNDED DEBT TOTAL CASH IN "INTEREST & SINKING FUNDS", 3/1/37 RECEIPTS: From Ad palorum tax collections Interest on bank balances Accrued Interest on bonds sold Cash transfers from operating funds- State unds-State Aid taxes received. TOTAL CASH AND RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS: _ Bonds and Warrants retired Interest paid Fiscal Agents Fees Notes Retired v _ 243.63 276.30 103,068.89 20,236.19 810,000.00 21,000.00 517,412.02 217,556.50 692.71 1,302.50 90,394.01 320, 276.92 $ 2069500.00 271,732.65 2,108.05 970.00 $1,5429354.96 4 .1,391,134.20 151,220.76 102,364.28 933,825.01 1,0369189.29 538,412,02 497,777.27 , 303,273.69 $ 630,222.64 $ 933,496.33 $ 481,310.70 409 4 TOTAL CASH BALANCES, 3/1/38 CURRENT OPERATING FUNDS Water —City Construction Water - Plant Construction Gas - City Construction Sewer - Sewer'Construction New Water Meters New Gas Meters & Regulators Improvements to Library Bldg, Cash Payment on Library Property Additional Airport Land Adams Grader Stockade Construction Additional Cars, Trucks & Tractors Furniture & Fixtures Refrigerator (Sewer Plant) Water Pump (Sewer Dept.) Lots for Sewer Plant Site Additions to Sewer plant Miscellaneous Total Bond & Construction Funds Water Reservoir Project Chamberlain & Strain, Contractors Terrell Bartlett, Engineers Materials for re -caulking - San. Sewer Construction_ Project McKenzie Const. Co. - Contractors Harrington & Cortelyou, Engineers Cit• Hall Improvements - Wood Sherman Co. - Contractors Otis Elevator Company Morris Levy, Architect North Beach Fire Statian & Engine Cowell & beaver, Contractors M. Levy, Architect American La France Pumper Water blain Line Construction Brown & Root - Contractors Myers, Noyes & Forrest, Engineers Cost of Easements, Surveying, Etc. Fiscal Agents Fees Gas Lines Construction - Materials & Labor Fiscal Agents Fees ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURES FIXED PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT $ 135,812.87 • 83,455.49 54,829.18 • 11,999.24 • 13,131.73 • 171787.41 • 8,248.45 • 5,000.00 • 3,953.79 • 5$69.00 • 1,917.03 • q9649.71 • -5,038.69 • 275.00 • 550.00 • 2,016.04 1,071.55 • 769.99 $ 3589875.17 2,7,857.75 •. .-,29019,21 x"1`371.41 Total 148,700.79 1,814.37 30,977.20 4,990.00 1,773.72 10,342.00 517.10 12,891.50 191$85.44 111331.27- 39687.88 19,500.00 45,052.38 3,000.00 • ITEMIZED OPERATING EXPENSES • 937-38 Advertising Auto, Truck & Tractor Expense Chemicals Freight, Express & Drayage Insurance Interest & Exchange Auditing & Legal Lights & power Misol1 Expense Mise 1 Repairs Materials & Supplies Postage & Box Rent Printing & Office Supplies - Salaries - Special Expense S Telephone & Telegraph Traveling Expense Speclal Attorney's Expense Transporting Untreated Water Gas Purchased Total• • 3,406.33 549783.20 18,000.51 2,885.46 19,232.81 3,091.68 2,130.85 51,007.15 16,798.82 16,147.49 71,788.60 557.00 10,015.80 349,113.54 67,577.85 3,262.30 1,510.63 1,875.00 21,820.11 113.630.01 $ 828,635.14 452,185.63 • $ 310248.37 150,515.16 37,740.92 23,750.60 226,104.59 48,052.38 _2;517,412.02 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, SINKI Funded Indebtedness 411 FUNDS. ETC. Outstanding Sinking Fund * $ 3,111,000.00 Refunding, Bonds, Series 1936, 5% dated February 1, 1936 including all bonds subject to exchange for same. E $ 390580000.00) * $29,000.00 Refunding Bonds, 2nd Series ) $ 89,401.95 1936,_5f dated Feb. 1, 1936. 229000.00) * $359000.00 City Hall Improvement Bonds, 1937, Oaf Bonds dated Feb. 19 1937. * $25,000.00 Fire Station Bonds, 1937, 42f Bonds dated Feb. 1, 1937 $125,000.00 Gen. Fund Funding Warrants, 1929, 6f 97,000.00 Gen, Fund Refunding Bonds, 1936, 5f 78,774.26 Storm Sewer Warrants, 1929, 6f # 20,500.00.Street Imp..Warrants, 1929, W, 25,000.00 Permanent Imp. Warrants 1929, 6f $2,300,000.00 State Aid Seawall & Breakwater Bonds, 5f Bonds -2 Issues Dated April 10, 1923 & 1926. $435,000.00.San Sewer System Rev. Bonds, 1936, 4f Bonds dated March 1, 1936 $500,000.00 Water plant Repair:Rev. Bonds, 5Yf Bonds dated Feb. 1, 1933 $750,000.00.Gas System Rev. Bonds, 42,1,' Bonds Dated Nov. 1, 1937. *** $9,271.00 Waterworks Imp, Warrants, 6f $49,755.70 Gas Line Const. Warrants, 6f $50,000.00 Gas plant Funding Warrants, 6f Totals $2 9 725 11 000,00 Water plant Rev. 6f Bonds, 3 Issues dated 8/1/27, 8/1/28 & 9/2/29 - $90,000.00 Water Rev, Deferred Coupons, 4f 33,000.00 23,000.00 125,000.00)- 95,000.00) 51,000100) 7,000.00)- 6,000.00) 193400000.00 422,000.00 409,500.00 391.82 752.97 3,357.47 6,609.72 299,356.62 26.98 12,654.76 7509000.00 - 300479.50 19271.00 19310.50 12,000.00)_ 7$797.13 - 409000.00), • $6,394,771.00 $ 452,139.42 296269000.00 15.81 78,750.00_ 30.40 Notes pa able Amount payable 'The Gamewe Co. $3,2050.00 11/2/38 Bert Smith 1,455.00 $485.00 on 4/1/38, 10/1/38 & 4/1/39. Mrs. L. J. Spoonts20,000.00 $5,000.00 on 3/17/39, 19419 1943 & 1945 Geo. R.Clark, Jr. 1,023.36 11/9/38 # Bonds & Warrants Supported by Taxation Supported by State Ad Valorum Taxes remitted by 7 Counties. # Mortgage Bonds & Warrants Supported solely by equipment egrnings. -s� Mortgage Bonds in Litigation as to validity. year- Assessed Valuations.., Tax Rate Levy Amount Uncollected 7 3" $1894550620. 00 .00 $ 369=ev2.40 349906.8 1934 189498,500.00 2.00 3699970.00 36,711.07 1935 180696,610.00 2.00 3739932.20 409280.30 ' 1936 1906369510.00 2.00 392,730.20 499355.40 1937 2101109010.00 2.00 4220627.20 989905.66 Population - 1938 - 55,900 (Estimated) I, T. R. Kring, City Secretary, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct statement of the indebtedness, etc. of the City of Corpus Christi as at March 1, 1938. Witness my hand and seal this j day of March, A. D.,'1938, Sgd, T. R. Kring, City Secretary. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; H. C. Reese was employed in the Water j & Gas Department at a salary of $80.00 per month, effective April 4th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; The purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase an electric motor at an approximate cost of $200.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; The Mayor was authorized to execute a contract with the Southern Alkali Corporation, to purchase a quantity of chlorine estimated at 60 tons minimum and 75 tons maximum per annum at a cost of $2.30 per cwt., f. o. b. Southern Alkali -Plant* The Minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 412 ATTEST• city ecret�ry. Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING r April 5, 1938 9:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson,,Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Judge R. T. Pritchett was given an In- definite leave of 4bsence without pay, effective April 6, 1938. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. _ Mayor. ATTE City Secretary. - t SPECIAL MEETING ~ April 8, 1938 900 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King.- , Motion by,Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Atlee McCampbell was appointed Acting Corporation Judge Until further action of the Council, effective April 6th at a salary of $125.00 per month-. There being no further;buslness, the meeting adjourned. ATTES City -Seer tary. SPECIAL MEETING April 8, 1938 3:00 P. M. Mayor, . i t Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest, City Attorney King and Water Superintendent Cunningham. , Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a car load of cement for the Street Department was authotized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a typewriter for the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $126.00 less 10f, was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to sell a eleven year qld typewriter in the dater and Gas Department for $25.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Recommendations by the City Attorney in his letter of April 7, 1938, reading as followti be accepted. April 7, 1938 Honorable Mayor & City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas , Gentlemen: .With reference to the following.tax items which have been in- vestigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend: Assessment of taxes for the years 1930 and 1931 against W. F., London for improvements'on Lots 3 and 4. Block 25, South Bluff Addition, should be adjusted in accordance with the assessment for the prior and subsequent years, an affidavit having been furnished to the effect that the conditions of property were the same for these years as the prior and subsequent year. Personal taxes of S. W. Smith for the year 1931 in the. amount of $9.45 should be cancelled as an Assessor's error, Mr. ,Smith haying furnished a statement to the effect that he did not reside here during the year for which assessment was made, and he .more specifically states that he resided in California during that year until March, 1935, Personal taxes for the years 1926, 1927•and 1928, aggre- gating,$10.36 of the Texas Cafe should be cancelled as an Assessor's error, an affidavit having been furnished to the effect that.the Texas Cafe was opened as a new business and in a new building in May 1930 and that the business was not in existence for the years assessed. Personal taxes of E. C. Brod in the amount of $ 4.20 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been fur- nished that the property was not owned by Mr. Brod, but was the pro- perty of the Peden Iron & Steel Company of Houston, Harris County, Texas. personal taxes of F. B. Seghrist in the amount of $16.30 for the year 1921 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit havinig been furnished by Mr. Sechrist that he did not own the property in question at that time. Personal taxes of J. W. Buster in.the amount of $ 16.80 for the;year 1923 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, Mr. Buster having furnished an affidavit that he did not own the property assessed for taxation. , personal Property tax -of Linton Smith in the amount of $5.38 for the year 1930 should be cancelled as an assessor's error, this party having furnished proof that he did not reside in the City for the year assessed, personal taxes of W. C. Morgan in the amount of $3.22 for the year 1930 should be cancelled as an assessor's error, an affidavit having been furnished that the property assessed was not owned by him. Very truly yours, S gd.'R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Gus E. Clemens was employed in the Construction Department at a salary of $ 200.00 per month, effective April 9th. There being no further business, the meeting,.adjourned. Mayor. ATT ES • City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING MIR . April 12, 1938 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissloners Mireur, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. » A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE McKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:, AIM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest , Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest , Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Upon recommendation of the City Engineer the bill of the Tellepsen Construction Company in the amount of $ 20,797.00 for relaying of the twelve inch water. ten inch sewer and eight inch aas 11nA anrnQa +.-ha am; ym is to be paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and (carried: Transfer of $6,932.33 from'the Gas Fund to the Sewer Revenue Fund was authorized,,./to be repaid when funds are available. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ($19000.00) DOLLARS OUT OF THE CURRENT FUND, NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING AN ADVANCE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS • CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR THIS PRELIMINARY EXPENSES OF SUCH AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT -OF SUCH SUM BY SAID AUTHORITY; AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye Co 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye J The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye - Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of two car loads of rip rap was authorized. There being no further business, ATT City S ecr Lary. the meeting adjourned. Mayor. REGULAR MEETING April 12, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor.McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman., Garnett Reed appeared before the Council,.,complaining of the condition of the property on Comanche Street, between Coke and 19th Streets, same being in an unsanitary condition, and alleging further that the type -of -construction does not comply with the Building Code. was advised that the matter would be.investigated. The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of March was read and ordered filed. A Resolution was read:. - AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF 11HAT IS -KNOWN AS SOUTH BLUFF PARK TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING TIIEREON, A CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM; DES- CRIBING THE TRACT TO BE ALLOCATED; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan •Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson -Aye Thos, R. McGee, Aye D. A, Segrest • Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan • Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson • Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest • Aye 1:0 Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Paul C. Marion be designated as Clerk of the Corporation Court instead of Bailiff, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. 415 The minutes to date were read and approved. There being.no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTES • City secreta*. SPECIAL MEETING April 16, 1938 11:30 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Periodical estimate of Chamberlain & Strain, No. 19 covering final payment of Docket #1186-R - Dater Reservoir Project, in the amount of $8,395,67 was approved and ordered paid; Motion by Segresti seconded by Mireur and carried: Bill of Terrell Bartlett, Engineers, for final statement of engineers, fees on the P, W, A. Project No, 1186-R in the amount of $1,407.83, was approved and ordered paid, , Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Budget of the City -County Health Unit froi# 7/1/38 to 6/30/39, reading as,follows, was adopted; BUDGET FOR STATE OR LOCAL HEALTH PROJECT STATE Texas PROJECT Nueces County PURPOSE General Purposes PERIOD.COVERED BY BUDGET _ 7/1/38 to 6/30/39 Signed for COUNTY Recommended for Approval Regional Consultant DATE Signed for City Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: John Westfall was employed in the Engin- eer's Office at a salary of $135.00 per month, effective March 31, 1938,- There 938.There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, �f� ATTES G y Secretaey. V Mayor. Source of Funds Item Amounts COUNTY CITY USPHS OTHER Annual Budgeted No, Item Rate 12 Mos, NGENCII Salaries 1. Health Officer 4$200.00 49200.00 49200.00 CB SCI 2, Health Officer 2j4O0.00 29400,00 2,400.00 3. Health Officer 19500,0 19500.00 19500.00 , 4, Nurse 19800.0 1,800,00 19800 •5• Nurse 1938040 1,380.00 19380. 6. Nurse 19500.0 19500.00 1$00.00 ,7, Nurse 19500.0 19500.00 600.00 900.00 - 8. Sanitarian 29400.0 21400.00 - 20400.00 9. Sanitarian '10800.0 19800.00 600.00 600.00 600.0 10. 2 Sanitarians 19500.0 39000.00 600.00 19200,00 1,200,00 11. 2 Sanitarians 19500.0 39000,00 19500.00 19500.00 14. Sanitarian 780.00 780.00 780,00 130 Clerk 960000 960.00 960.00 .14, Clerk 720.00 720.00 720.00 15, Clerk 960.00 960.00 480.00 480..00 Travel 16. Health Officer 60010 600.00 30000CL 300.00 17. 3 Nurses 600.019800.00 900.00 900.00 18. 3 Sanitarians 600.0 19800.00 900.00 90Q.00 19. 3 Sanitarians 300.0 900.00 900.00 Other expenses 20. Equipment 300.00 150.00 150.00 21. Contingent 600.00 300.00 300.00 1 1,800 TOTALS 33.900.00 7.830.00 12.090.00 10.8OO.oc 1, Signed for COUNTY Recommended for Approval Regional Consultant DATE Signed for City Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: John Westfall was employed in the Engin- eer's Office at a salary of $135.00 per month, effective March 31, 1938,- There 938.There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, �f� ATTES G y Secretaey. V Mayor. 416 REGULAR MEETING April 19, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor -McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 28 of Chamberlain and Strain, concerning correction of Change Order No. 26 which reduces the contract price $2,916.61. An Ordinance was reads t PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ALL WORK DONE AND PERFORMED BY CHAMBERLAIN AND .STRAIN, CON- TRACTORS, UNDER PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NUMBER TEX-1186-R, BEING THE TEN MILLION GALLON WATER RESERVOIR FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was:suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above grdinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute P. W, A. Form 21 -CA, Application for the Payment of Final Grant of $1,914.84 on Project No, 1186-R. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The Mayor was authorized to execute, Form No. 168, Certificate of Purposes and Statement of Project Costs on Project No, 1186-R. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute.P.W.A Form No, 106, Statement Concerning Construction,of 'project No. 1186-R. .. t Motion by Segrest, seconded, by Watson And carrijed: ,The bill of the Southwestern Labora- tories in the amount of $435.99 covering the City's pro rata of testing and inspectiop services of the ZO inch pipe at Birmingham for the Calallen eater Supply Line, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Estimate No. 7 of Brown & Root, Inc. in the amount of. $73,250.01 for construction of. the Calallen Water Supply line was approved • . , r and ordered paid. t Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried; Surety Bond of Paul C. Marion in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Y ♦ 4 The matter of installing a.500 watt police radio transmitter by the City and County was discussed and taken under advisement, pending further investigation of the feasibility of of said installation. Harry Womack, representing the Commercial Soft Ball League, appeared before the Council with reference to using South Bluff Park by the said League. The matter was referred to Recreational Director Hugh Henry for handling. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a car load of Street topping material for the Street Department was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of playground equipment for the various parks at a cost of approximately $200.00 was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. 417 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ���� ATTEST: Mayor, City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING April 22, 1938 11:30 A. M. Members presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $10,000.00 to the Current Fund and $5,000.00 to the Street fund from the Gas Fund, to be repaid on November 1, 19380 o • was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the City appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to -the Emergency and Relief Fund, such fund to be paid from one-half of the fines collected in the Corporation Court, said funds or as much as is required of said amount, to be used solely for the purpose of emergency and relief work among the indigent people of the City. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of two pie.ces.of material for filteration plant controls at approximate cost of $581.00 was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to enter into a contract with the Corpus Christi Hardware Company for the purchase of 10,000 feet of copper service pipe to be purchased as needed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to continue the purchase of shell on the basis previously agreed upon or 20¢ per cubic yard Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Proposition of Paul Snyder and Joe Kosar to pay the City $2,000.00 for the installation of .water, gas and sewer lines in an addition west of Segrest Addition, was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and..carried:. Car allowance of $ 20.00 per month be allowed Ted Long, effective April 16th. There being no further business, the meeting�adjourned0 . Mayor. ATTEST:/11d • r City Secr tary. SPECIAL MEETING April 229 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute a release of a suit cause styled City of Corpus Christi vs. H. -N. Garrett, reading as follows STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES WHEREAS, on the 24th day of April, A. D., 19229 the City of Corpus Christi, Plaintiff, recovered judgment against H. N. Garrett in the District Court of Nueces County, Texas, in a cause styled, City of Corpus Christi vs. H. N. Garrett No. 6671 on the Docket of said Court for the sum'of One Thousand Two Hundred Forty Four and 08/100 ($19244.08) Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of six (%) per cent per annum, together with all costs thereon; and, WHEREAS, said judgment and interest, together with all costs thereon, has been satisfied in full to Plaintiff, City of Corpus Christi: NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the City of Corpus Christi, the legal holder and owner of said judgment, in consideration of the premises and of the full payment.of .said judgment, interest and costs, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have this day and do by these presents, cancel, release and discharge to the said H. N. Garrett, his heirs or assigns, the right, title, interest and estate in and to said judg- ment and any lien created thereby, The City of Corpus Christi does hereby declare said judgment fully paid off and satisfied, and said judgment lienf%lly released and discharged to all interests and pur- poses. _ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Corpus Christi aforesaid, has caused these presents to be signed by A. C. McCaughan and here- unto authorized by vete of the City Council of th-& City -6etine#1 .e -f the City of Corpus Christi, this the 22nd day of April, A. D., 1938. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Sgd. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor. ATTEST: Sgd, T. R. Kring, City Secretary. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES BEFORE ME, Marjorie Graeff, a Notary Public for and in Nueces County, State of Texas, on this date personally appeared A, C. McCaughan, known to me to be the person whose name i.s sub- scribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he.executed the sameras the act and deed of the City of Corpus Christi, a municipal corporation, and as Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 22nd day of April, A. D., 1938, Sgd, Marjorie Graeff Notary Public for and in Nueces County, Texas, A Resolution was read= - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE , CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE- MENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH MRS, J. B. SEDWICK, A WIDOWgAND DECLARING AN EAERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; . A. C. McCaughan ; Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye :Thos, R. McGee ; Aye A Resolution was read; t Ll AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO DELL HARDIN HAYES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Aye j • Thos, R. McGee Aye The above resolution was passed by the following, vote; • A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye �c. 0. Watson Aye iD. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTI-IORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE A CORRECTION DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO J. V. VANDrERBERGE AND D. E. BLACKBURN; AND DECLARING AN EMP]RGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C - . McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: ` A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion`by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Recommendations of the City Attorney of April 16th pertaining to taxes, reading as follows, be accepted: " April 16, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Witli reference to the following,items of personal taxes whic4 have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax �'ollector, I wish to make the following recommendations: Personal taxes for the years 1932 and 1933 of E. R. Russell, aggregating $4.73 should be cancelled as an assessor's error, due to the fact that the party did not reside in the city limits during those years, personal taxes of W. H. Diffend6rfer for the year 1931 should be cancelled on account of an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished to the effect that the property assessed was not owned by him for the year assessed, and that he did not own any interest in the property for the years 1931 and 1932.' ` personal taxes of O.H. Griffin"for the year 1933 should be cancelled on account of error in assessment, as the party did not re- side in the city for the year for which he was assessed. Personal taxes of Myatt Cargile'in the amount of $5.16 for the year 1930 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affi- davit having been furnished that the automobile was not in the City of Corpus Christi during the year 1930, Personal taxes of Claude Heard for the year 1931 in the amount of $ 25.62 should be cancelled on account of error in assess- ment in that the property was not in the City of Corpus Christi for that year,. Personal taxes of J. C. Rice for the year 1930 in the amount of $5.37 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that he did not reside in the City of Corpus Christi for the year for which he was assessed, personal taxes of the Southern Cotton Company in'the amount of $2.73 for the year 1931 should be cancelled as an error in assess- ment,,an affidavit having been furnished that the Company was not here on January 1, 1931 personal taxes of the Princess Louise Garage for the years 1929, 1930 and 1931, aggregating $48.00,should be cancelled on account of bankruptcy having been taken in the year 1931, which taxes 'were included in the settlement of bankruptcy, personal taxes of the General Beverage Distributing Company in the amount of $8.00 for the year 1934 should be cancelled as an i error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that the Com- pany was not open for business until the fall of 1936. Very truly yours, • Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES /• // 'x Mayor, City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 239 1938 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Ilayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. The matter of the suit of William Shely vs. City of Corpus Christi, Cause No. 14968-A, wherein William Shely was suing the City for $2,000.00 plus interest and cost for alleged salary due because of removal from the office of Chief of police City Marshall without cause, was presented. The matter was discussed at •length, the City Attorney advising that the proceedure followed in the removal of said officer was that of an office created by Ordinance, whereas, the office of Chief of police City Marshall is created by a statute. In view of said circumstances and the fact that the records do not indicate the cause for -"removal, it was doubtful whether a verdict in Favor of the City could be obtained Ifin which event judgment would be rendered fo,r an amount considerably larger than the Plaintiff agreed to settle for. It would, therefore, appear that the best interest of the City would be served by effecting a compromise as suggested by the Attorney. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREED COMPROMISE OF THE SUIT STYLED WILLIAM SHELY VS, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING CAUSE NO. 14968-A, PENDING IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL DIS- TRICT COURT OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EL'IERGENCY. The•Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan AYE Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest* A•ye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above ;tesolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye IF The Pentacostal Holiness Church was granted permission to.erect a tent at Hughes and Mesquite Streets and conduct services for a period of thirty days. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Recommendations of the City Attorney with reference to taxes, reading as follows, be accepted; Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: April 19, 1938 With reference to the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend: personal taxes of Guy Miller for the year 1931 in the amount of $4.20 should be cancelled as -an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that Mr. Miller did not. reside in this City for the year assessed. Personal taxes of Charles I. Belknap for the year 1932 in the amount of $ 2.10 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that the property was not owned by Mr. Belknap for which the assessment was made, Personal taxes of the Del flar-Beauty Parlor for the years 1931 to 1934 inclusive, aggregating $29.70 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that the pro- perty was not in existence for the years assessed. Personal taxes of B. S. Byrnes for the year 1931 in the amount of $4.20 should be cancelled as an error in assessment as JtiJr. Byrnes did not reside in this City for the year the assessment was made. Personal taxes of Be O. Henderson for the year 1933 in the amount of $9,00 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished.that Mr. Henderson resided in Refugio during the year the assessment was made. Personal taxes of R. H. Cable for the year 1930 for $6.45 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that Mr. Cable resided in Refugio, Texas during the year for w1ni.ch the assessment was made.,. Personal taxes of J. C. Hogan for.the years 1926 to 1929 inclusive, aggregating $12.51 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished to the effect that the property was not in existence during the years for which,the assess- ment was made. Personal taxes of Albert Davis for the year 1932 in the amount of $2.10 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that the party did not own any pro- perty subject to taxation for the year.for which the assessment was made. s w personal taxes of John Bigleben for the year 1919 in the amount of $4.89 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that the property was not owned by him during the year for which the assessment was made. Personal taxes of the Builder's Supply Company for the year 1932 in the amount of $4.20 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, since the property was not in -existence for the year the assessment was made. Personal taxes of James A. Webb for the years 1927, 1928 and 1931, aggregating $19.60 should be cancelled on account of bank- ruptcy having been taken in May, 1931, and said taxes should have .been included in the settlement of the bankruptcy. ..Personal taxes of the American Bottling Company for the years 1929 and 1930 aggregating $121.68, and also taxes due 1927 and 1932 aggregating $ 10.29, should be cancelled as an error in assessment _due to the fact that the property was not owned by the American Bottling Company for the years for which assessment was made. Personal taxes of T. M. Boyd for the year 1932 in the amount of $5.25 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that Mr. Boyd did not reside in the City for the year for which the assessment was made. Personal taxes of Leonard Blacklock for the year 1930 in the amount of $3.01_should be cancelled as an error in assessment, due to the fact that the party did not reside in the City for the years for which the assessment was made. Very truly yours,. Sgd, R. Briscoe King City Attorney, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Sec etary REGULAR MEETING April 26, 1938 7:30 P. M. 0 Members Presents Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Segrest and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. + A petition was presented, protesting against disturbing noise created by the Independent Ice Company plant located at 509 South Staples, Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; That the owners of the Independent Ice Company be notified -to comply with the Zoning Ordinance governing the restriction of certain businesses, . An Ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAIL- ROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS SUMMERS STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,.NUFoCES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDI- TIONS OF.SAID RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FPJ,�NCHISZ. Passed to the second reading,by.the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent T. R. McGee Absent Joseph Mireur Aye : D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0, Watson Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by,Watson and carried: The purchase of two pieces of control material for the Filteration Plant at an approximate cost of $812.00, was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: R. N. Cox was employed as a policeman effective April 1st at a salary of $110.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount Of $19000.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: J. L. noon be.allowed $45.00 per month for the maintenance of a, motorcycle operated for Carl Morgan on account of exchange of dutie . G. E. Hudson appeared before the Council with reference to the erection of a building on North Beach on the edge of the water. The matter was taken under advisement. Building Inspector Haas and Sanitary Inspector Tishenbanner made a report to the Council of the conditions of the property on Comanche Street between Coke and 19th Streets, Mr. Haas stated that buildings located on this property are moved on to said property by trucks and the Building Ordinance does not govern buildings of this size. The Building Ordinance r provides that this is a manufacturing area and is not a restricted fire zone, and allows practically any kind of building. The sanitary conditions were reported as being equally as good as any other locality of this type in the city. The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. Cit Sedeetarjr, f f SPECIAL MEETING April 26, 1938 8:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Watson and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Water,S uperintendent Cunningham. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on two centrifugal pumps and a quantity of pipe and fittings to be used ih the Calallen Plant. A petition was submitted, requesting the removal of the traffic island at the approach of the Bascule Bridge, Mr. C'J, A. Gunter, representing the signers of the petition, was re- quested to submit a sketch as to how the island may be removed, so as not to eliminate the traffic control feature of the island. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST @ Mayor. Ci ty S ecr/�t ry SPECIAL PuSEc^^TING April 28,. 1938 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King. 423 Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a car load of cement for the Street Department was authorized.' Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: authorized, purchase of a car load of the sewer pipe Purchase of fifty gas regulators was Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Recommendations of the City Attorney of April 27th with reference to adjustment of taxes, reading as follows, were accepted. April 27, 1938 . Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend: personal taxes.of the Fulton Sparks Armature Company for the years 1935 and 1936 should be adjusted to the basis of valuation of $1,300.00 for the year 1935 and $1,600.00 for the year 1936, an affidavit having been furnished to the effect that this is the correct valuation. payment of taxes has been tendered on this basis, Personal taxes of the U. S. Army Goods Company for the years 1924 to 1928 inclusive, aggregating $854.00 should be Cancelled on accoant of bankruptcy having been taken October 30, 1926 which should have included the settlement of taxes for the year 1926 and prior years. The assessment for 1927 and 1928 was in error# Personal taxes of Dr. J. R. Thomas for the year 1929 should be adjusted on the 'basis of $880.00 valuation on account of his hav- ing been assessed for three automobiles, whereas, according to affi- davit furnished, he actually owned one automobile. payment has been tendered on this basis. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting a4journed. Mayor. ATTEST • City Se retar SPECIAL MEETING ' April 30, 1938 11:00 A. M. ` Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireu'r, Watson, Segrest and McGee. The following firms submitted bids for furnishing the City gasoline for a ninety day period. NAME OF COMPANY` TODAY'S PRICE PLUS TAX GUARANTEED MAXIMUM ' Houston Oil Company .09 _ T. We .09 Coastal Petroleum Co. .09' Straight .09 Gandy -Robertson Oil Co. Texas Star Oil Co. Magnolia Petroleum Co. Cities Service Co. Humble Oil & Refining Co. The Texas Company .09 Straight` ` .09 .10 Straight .10 .09 T. We .10 .09 T. W. T. W. Price ` .09 T. W. •13 109, T. We .1125 Turner Oil Company .09 Straight .09 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no furthdr business, the meeting adjourned. rr ATTEST; Mayor, City Secret ry, SPECIAL MEETING May 3, 1938 10;30 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Segrest* r Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; The Houston Oil Company be awarded contract to furnish the Cityts gasoline for a ninety day period at the price submitted in their bid of April 30th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of four thousand feet of two inch cast iron pipe from the Corpus Christi Hardware Company, was authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried;: purchase of one thousand feet of two inch cast iron pipe from the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company qas authorized, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor, ATT �'h� City Secr tary, REGULAR MEETING May 3, 1938 ' 7:30 P. 1.4. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, Assistant City Attorney Carr, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor appointad"-a committee to study the feasibility of installing a*500 watt police radio for the use of the Police Department and Nueces County Sheriff's Office, The Mayor appointed Police Commissioner Watson, Finance Commissioner Mireur and City Engineer" Bisset to make this study and report their findings to the Council. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Partial estimate No. 8 of Brown & Root, Inc, in the amount of $21,724,86 for construction of the Calallen Nater Supply Line was r approved and ordered'paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Bill of Myers, Noyes and Forrest, Consult- ing Engineers in the amount of $1,187,19 for engineering fees in connection with the con- struction of the Calallen Water Supply Line was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Segrest, seconded by IJcGee and carried; H. H. Stirman, Resident Engineer on the Calallen Water Supply Line be allowed $29.25 for use of car during the month of April, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Bill of the Republic Natural. Gas Company in the amount of $8,819,68 for gas purchased during the period from March 21st to April 20th inclusive was approved and ordered paid. The following reports for the month of April were read and ordered filed; Engineering Depart ment, Fire Department, and Fire Marshall, An Ordinance was read for the second time; GRANTING TO GUY A. THO11PSON, TRUSTEE, ` SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAIN- ING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS SUMMERS STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PRESCRIBINi THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. The above Ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote.: A. C. McCaughan Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0. Watson . Aye A resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 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 REPUBLIC PIPE LINE COIiT'ANY A CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution.was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Afire .Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye , Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF -THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE- MENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE SOUTHERN MINERALS CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN E1,1ERGENCY. .The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C., McCaughan Aye Joe ireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by.the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye t Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: ; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO UNDER- WRITE A PORTION OF THE CONSTRUDTION FUNDS, A PORTION OF THE ANNUAL SUBSIDY, MAKE AVAILABLE THE USE OF, CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR EXPM)ITING THE FORK OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN 3- AERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan. Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye t Thos. R. McGee Aye The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ` Mayor, ATTEST: City Secrettary. 0 SPECIAL MEETING May 4, 1938 5:00 P. M. 425 's. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and Chief of Police Lowman; . A committee of Contractors and Building Material Representatives appeared before the Coun- cil with reference to labor strikes, picketing, etc. Thematter was discussed at length, the Mayor advising the position of the Council and. Police Department would be to preserve order, prevent violence and protect property. Other than this, the Council would have no interest, and deemed it improper to favor either faction. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. _ SPECIAL MEETING Mayor, May 5, 1938 5;00 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; •Purchase of 4,000 feet of two inch pipe from the Corpus Christi Hardware Company was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; purchase of 1000 feet of two inch pipe from the San Antonio.14achine & Supply Company was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and. carried; The purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for alum for one years' supply. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Recommendations of the City Attorney of April 28th, reading as follows, with reference to tax -adjustments be accepted. April 28, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; With reference to the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend; personal taxes of J. H. Lantron in the amount of $2.00 for the year 1937 should be cancelled as an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that he did not own the property for which he was assessed, personal taxes of Dave Lefkovsky for the years 1926s 1927 and 1928, aggregating $44.02, should be cancelled on account of an error in assessment, an affidavit having been furnished that he did not possess any property of taxable value for -the years 1927 and 1928, and that bankruptcy was taken in 192.6 which should have included settlement of taxes for 1926. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Recomimendations of the City Attorney of May 5th, reading as follows, with reference to -taxes, be accepted. • May 5, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; . With reference to taxes which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector of the City of Corpus Christi on Lots 9 to 12 inclusive, Block 11, Nueces Bay Heights Addition, due for the years 1926 to 1937 inclusive, aggre- ,gatin g $628.61 which includes taxes, penalty, interest and.cost; taxes have accumulated in the three taxing agencies to where they approximately equal the value of the property. Hence, if we were to file suit for same, the property would not net more than the 42! taxes, exclusive of other,statutory charges. I, therefore, recommend that payment be accepted as tendered. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Charles Lyman be paid $100.00 for legal services in connection with D. M. Picton et al vs. San Antonio, Aransas Pass Railroad. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING May 9, 1938 5:00 P. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted by the following firms upon two units of pumping equipment for the Calallen Water Plant, SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY C014PANY 6,000 gpm. 0 251 total head - 2 - #14 Cameron Class CFV pump with 50 H. P. 900 R.P.M. General electric 440 volt, 3 phase motor, direct connected,with mag- netic starter - $1,746.00 each . $ 39492.00 2 - #14 Cameron Class C.F.V. pump with 50 H.P. 600 R.P.M. General electric, -440 volt, -3 phase'motor, direct connected,with mag- netic starter - $ 2,003.00 each $ 49006.00 F.O. B. Calallen - Delivery 30 days - Terms: Regular ALAMO IRON 17ORKS 2 - 16" x 18" Type C.S.L.H. Dayton -Dowd Horizontal pumps, direct connected to 50 H.P. Type C.S. Westinghouse motor, 580 R.P.M. 440 vots, 3 phase; with magnetic cross line starters: $1,978.00 each $39957.80 Shipment - 4 weeks, F. 0. B. Calallen FAIRFANKS-MORSE & CO. 1 - 151"Suction Fig: 5840 pump direct connected to 50 H. P. type Q.S.Z.S. Fairbanks Morse ball bearing motor, 3 phase, 60 cycle, 440 volt, 495 R.P.M. with magnetic starter: $2,316.00 each $ 49632.00 F. 0. B. Calallen. ALLIS - CHAIXERS 11FG. CO. 2-- 16" x 14" type S. E. centrifugal pumps, direct connected to 50 H. P., 695 R.P.M., 440 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle squirrel cage motor with magnetic starter. $1,843.00 each $ 3,686.00 F. 0, B. Calallen. PEDEN IRON & STEEL CO1Q. ANY 2 - Worthington 16 - LA2 Centrifugal pumps direct connected to 50 H. P., 720 R.P.M., 3 phase, 60 cycle, 220 volts, General Electric or equal motors; $1,802 each, F.O.B. Factory 74.00 - estimated freight, units separate 102.00 - estimated freight on assembly 2 - Worthington 16 - M1 Centrifugal pumps, direct connected to General Electric or equal, 50 H. P., 1200 R.F.M., 3 phase, 60 cycle, 220 volt with magnetic starter. $1,410.00 - F.O.B. factory 60.00 - estimated freight on separate units 78.00 - estimated freight on assembly 2 - 16" x 14" Type S.E. Allis Chalmers pump direct connected to 50 H.P. 790 R.P.M..type.A..R.X. motor,with magnetic starter $1,843.00 each $3,686.00 Shipment - 35 days. 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Motioh by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; raised to $120.00 per month effective May 1st. An Ordinance was read: 4-29 Purchase of 2000 feet of 2 inch pipe from Salary of Arthur Thomas, Policeman, be RATIFYING AND CONFI10ING A COMPROMISE AGREEMENT HERE- TOFORE ITADE AND =ERED INTO BETz.=N THE CITY OF COR - I US CIIR1,TI AND DELL HARDIN HAYES , JOINED BY HER HUS- BAND , W. T. HAYES , WHICH AGREEM= DETERMINES . DEFI AND FIXES THE BOUNDARY LINE =%TEN LOT NO. ONE (1), BLOCK NO. NINETY-THREE (93), BEACH PORTION OF Tim CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND TIM, PORTION OF CORPUS CHRISTI BAY PATENTED TO THE CITY BY THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND SETTLES AND ADJUSTS THE RESPECTIVE RI=S, INTERESTS, AND CLAIMS OF THE OWNER.- OF SAID LIE14TIONED LOT, AND THE RIG11TS , CLAIMS AND INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CIIRISI'I AS TO SAID LOT. AND DECLARING AN M- ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C., 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0.7 ' 'at son Aye D. A. egrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting ,adjourned. ATTEST: - Mayor. City Secre- ary. REGULAR MEETING May 10, 1938 7:30 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman, and City Attorney King, An Ordinance was read:for the third time: GRANTING TO GUY A,.THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING,IMAINTAINING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS SUMMERS STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI., NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PRE- SCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A Resolution was read: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye C.. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent .Thos. R. McGee Aye FORMALLY SETTING OUT THE AMOUNT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES THAT HAVE BEEN ASSESSED AGAINST THE CONTRACTORS, CHAMBERLAIN AND STRAIN, ON PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NO, TEX,1186-R, WATER RESERVOIR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson. Aye D, A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye I The above Resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye ,Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 29 of Chamberlain and Strain, concerning time extension and liquidating damages in connection with the pater Reservoir project, Docket Tex, 1186--R, A Resolution was read AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 58/100 ($283.58) DOLLARS FROM FUNDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OTHER THAN THE CON- STRUCTION FUND OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NUMBER TEX.1186-R, 17ATER RESERVOIR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INTO THE CONSTRUCTION FUND OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AD11INISTRATION PROJECT NUMBER TEX.1186-R, WATER RESERVOIR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN IMIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; The Audited vouchers report for the month of April be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 1371 to 2.933 inclusive, ratified, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Bill of the Southwestern Laboratories in the amount of $387,84, representing the City's pro rata of inspection charge of the '~thirty inch cast iron pipe for the Calallen dater Supply Line, was approved and ordered r paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Gas Fitters' Bond of Carl Smith in the • f amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Motion by, McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Electrician's bond of E. N. Gravett in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; purchase of a car load of street topping material for the Street Department.was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Ima Moods be employed temporarily in the Corporation Court/ at $50.00 per month. The minutes to date were read and approved4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST/• Mayor. City Secreta y. • SPECIAL MEETING May 11, 1938 5;00 P. bi. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The bid of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company in the amount of $4,006.00 for two No. 14 Cameron Class C.F.V. pumps with 431 50 H. P., 600 R.P.M., General Electric, 440 volt, 3 phase motor, direct connected with magnetic starter, be accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of the American Cast Iron pipe Company in the amount of $ 2,714.71 for a quantity of pipe and fittings for +the Calallen plant, be accepted. M Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchase of five valves of various sizes at a cost of $945.00 from the Alamo Iron Works, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Upon the recommendation of Judge McCampbel which was based on the evidence in the case of E. N. Lundberg, said E. N. Lundberg was not driving at an excessive rate of speed, the fine of $5.00 previously assessed for the offense be remitted: Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: That $40.00 be paid by the City as part of the expenses in connection with the'National Aeronautic Association Good Will Tour. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. P.Zayor . ATTEST: City Secr tart'. REGULAR MEETING ray*17, 1938 7 30 P. P.Z. Members present:` Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Chief of Police Lowman. t7otion by !�ireur,seconded by McGee and carried: F. G. Tishenbanner and J. W. Buster be allowed $25.00 each on tuition to attend schooi of Public Health Workers and Sanitary Offi- cials in Lubbock on June 9th and 10th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Mil.ard Bro%,m be paid $1,00--.00 for. Lot 11, Block 16, Luter partition Addition, for conveyance of fee simple title to said property which is being used for street purposes. Motion by:lAcGee, seconded by yireur and carried: in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Electkician's bond of George W. Smith Bill of Powell and South in the amount of $ 262.75Cfor repairs to the grand stand at South Bluff park was approved and ordered paid. Robert Walker, Secretary of the Planning Board advised the Council that the Planning Board recommends granting of a franchise to the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the con- struction of a spur track across port Avenue at Comanche Street to serve the Kleberg propert The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, ,the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* Mayor, r City- Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING May 18 , 19 38 ,10:.00 A. M. Lilembers present: t;ayor lIcCaughan, Commissioners 14ireur, Watson and McGee, Assistant City Attorney Carr. r„otion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: E. Eisenhauer was employed as Superinten- dent in charge of the construction at the,Calallen Water Plant at a salary of $250.00 per month, effective May 16th. 432 Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a car load of rip rap to be used in repairing the dam at calallen was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by,Watson and carried: Purchase of a car load of the sewer pipe was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Fred rRcCaleb be employed as an assistant at the airport at a salary of $85.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $ 1,000.00. Motion.by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Salary of Eunice Cox be raised to $75;00 per month, effective May 16th. Dr, T. B. Wilson and Clyde Kennington of the City County Health Unit reported on the un- dulant fever and bangs disease conditions of Corpus Christi and surrounding territory. It was noted that satisfactory results were being obtained in this pror,ram of work, and they were advised to continue the program, making such recommendations as would better conditions if it were possible to do so. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AT;; . A�c City Secr Lary. SPECIAL 11EETING Mayor, May 19, .1938 11;00 A. r,q. Members present; Mayor LjcCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor was authorized to execute form No. 0-11, form No. 0-lla and form 301, 71. P. A. Sponsors' Proposal in connection with super- vision and coordination of recreation activities of the City, the Federal Government to ti supply $3,755.00 and the Sponsor $975.00 to defray cost of the project. The Sponsor's portion is to be obtained from the Corpus Christi Community Chest. Motion by Watson, seconded by­�gireur and carried: That the City enter into an agreement with the County to purchase jointly by competitive bidding, the 500 watt police radio, pur- chase being contingent on obtaining a permit from Ue Federal Government, A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING TH3 1.1AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGR3311ETJT WITH THE COUNTY OF NUECES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATING FIFTEEN HUNDRED ($19500.00) DOLLARS TO BE USED IN DEFRAYING THE EXPENSE OF THE SURVEY COST OF A HIGH:1AY COUNTY AIM CITY COORDINAT- ING PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EL7ERGE CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. 11cCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote ' A. C. IicCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye - C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T. R. McGee : Aye A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FIFTEEN HUNDRED ($12500.00) DOLLARS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW AND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY IN PAYING THE SURVEY COST OF A STATE HIGHIAY COUNTY AND CITY COORDINATING PLAN: AND BMW DECLARING AN EM_n'RG 14CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R, McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. 14cGes Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; I'The'purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on two sewer plant scum skimmers and equipment and one sewerage clarifier Motion by mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That recommendations of t1B City Attorney with reference to delinquent taxes as itemized in letter of May 6th, reading as follows, be accepted, May. 6, 1938 Mayor and City Council City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; In reference to the taxes due by the J. R. Sims Estate, would advise that I have investigated same thoroughly and wish to point out to the Council the following facts; Tommy Sims, the son of J. R. Sims, has made an honest effort to pay a portion of these delinquent taxes for some time, paying solely from earnings that he makes in running a pleasure boat. He came to see me last year at a time when we had remitted penalty and interest and proposed to sell a small royalty interest that he held for enough to pay his taxes.. In order to close the deal before the time limit prov.iding for the remission of penalty and interest, I assisted young Sims in preparing his papers, etc, Under all ordinary circumstances he would have received payment in time to pay his taxes before the time limit was up, but, after his sale of the royalty in- terest, the land close to the acreage was condemned by a dry hole and he has been endeavoring since that time to recover the money lawfully due him, The royalty co.ipanies have used every means not to pay him, but we have finally collected the amount they contracted to pay, As he tools this matter up with the writer and the Tax Collector at the right and proper.time and endeavored to do everything in his power to raise enough money to pay his taxes, selling the only interest in real estate that he had in order to do the proper thing in regard to same and was prevented by circumstances beyond his control from doing so, I would recomment that the penalty and interest be de- ducted and that the delinquent taxes in the sum of $760,90 plus $11,00 costs, be accepted in full payment for.delinquent taxes due on the West 40 feet of Lot 5, Block 4, Hampton Addition to the City of Corpus. Christi, Yours very truly, • Sgd. R. Briscoe King City Attorney Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee -.i and carried; Recommendations' of t .th-e City Attorney-', with reference topdelinquent taxes as itemized in letter of,may 11th, reading as follows, be accepted. May 11, 1938 - Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; With reference to the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and Tax Collector, I wish to recommend; Personal taxes of Willard Brown for the year 1928 in the amount of $8.58 covering an automobile valued at $490.00 be adjusted to a basis of $100.00 valuation in accordance with af�'idavit furnished, personal taxes of P. J. Yerick for the year 1933 in the amount of $6.40 should be cancelled on account of error in assessment, in that the party did not reside in the City for for the year the assessment was made. Very truly"yours, S gd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Th4t the recommendations of the City Attorney with reference to delinquent taxes as outlined in letter of I:Zay-llth, reading as follows, be accepted. , MAy 119 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to taxes for the years 1929 to 1937 inclusive, aggregating $292.65 on Lots 51 and 52, Block 1001, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and Tax Collector, their investigation reveals that this property was acquired by P. E. Jackson on March 7, 1929. It has been assed to Ida 1junk during these years. Mr. Jackson paid the remainder of his taxes on August 24, 1937, and expressed his desire at.the time, to pay all the taxes due, but failed to note that tie above property was not included. He also expressed his pleasure in being able to pay all the taxes due at the time when he could avail himself of the saving of the penalty and inter- est which,were waived during this period. In view of the circumstances outlined, I recommend that payment of taxes be accepted on the property in question, exclusive of the penalty and interest. < Very truly yours, R. Briscoe King (Sgd.) City Attorney, Y There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, R Ma iror. ATTES City Secr tary. REGULAR MEETING • 4 May 24, 1938 7:_30 P. M. s Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson and Mireur, City,Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by W'ttson and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 1000 yards of mud shell. R. Richard Roberts appeared before the Council, representing Grossman Brothers with refer- ence ence to suit styled "Grossman VsotGity"yin regard to strip of land ten feet wide and 150. feet in length, located on Leopard Street for which he agreed to accept settlement bf $500.00 for said land. The matter was taken under advisement, An Ordinance was read: TO PROMOTE AND INSURE SAFETY TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY PROVIDING ; A CODE OF REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONDUCTION OF FUMIGATION AIM EXTERMINATION PRAC- (TICES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS WHEREIN POISONOUS GAS, FUMES, OR VAPORS ARE USED; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PRO- VIDING FOR PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION TO TIE CITY -COUNTY HEALTH UNIT, THE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT THE TIME AND PLACE SUCH FUMIGATION OR EXTERMINATION PRAC- TICES WILL BE USED; PROVIDING FOR SAFETY PRE- CAUTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN SUCH FUMIGATION OR It 43,E -EXTERMINATION PRACTICES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND ENACTING THE NECESSARY PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN CAPTION OR NOT, AND -DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . The Charter Rule was suspended by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye. C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent f An Ordinance was read; PROHIBITING THE EXHIBITION, SALE, GIVING AWAY, PUBLICATION, POSSESSION, OF.OBSCENE BOOKS, PRINT;; MAGAZINES, AND OTHER OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS AND LITERATURE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, AND DECLARING AN;EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was.suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0* Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Absent Major F. H. Blake appeared before the Council in+behalf of the Life Saving Corps, requesting that the City participate in the patrol of the beach for the protection of lives, and to erect two life guard stations on the beach to bei used in connection with the safety work which would require an expenditure of about $500.00 per year. The matter was taken under advisement* otion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Marvin Floyd Martin, Chester Hall Cart - per month wright and John Davenport be employed in the police Department at salary of ;100.00 1 bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00 each. The City is to pay one-half of the former§ salary and the latter is to be employed temporarily. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried; R. F. Golden be employed in the dater and Gas Department at a salary of $75.00 per month, effective May 16th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Harvey Rambo be employed in the Engineer, ing_Department at salary of $75.00 per month, effective May 24th. Motion by Watsoho seconded by Mireur and carried,; Surety Bonds of M. F. Martin and C. H. Cartwright in the amount of 51,000.00 be approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Electricians Bond of Trinidad Garza in the amount of ;1,000.00 be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; The bid of James Tuttle and Harry Durchol for salvaging of 36 inch pipe in the turning basin at a cost of $3.50 per foot for delivery in good condition, be accepted, subject to.the contract to be drawn by the City Attorney. The following firms submitted bids for one year's supply of aluminum sulphates COMP PRICE Activated Alum Corporation 1.70 per cwt. COt�S� PRICE Grasselli Chemical Company $1.68 per cwt. Pnnnsylvania Salt Mfg, Co. 1.67 General Chemical Company Standard Grade 1. 6 per cwt. A • ax Grade 1.41 per cwt. Southern Alkali Corporation - - 1.70 per cwt. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours 4s required by the City Charter. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being.no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES SPECIAL MEETING . r Mayor. May 25, 1938. 5;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Co:limissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, and City Attorney King, A Resolution was read; , SETTING ASIDE AND DEDICATING PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY WATER RESERVOIR FOR PURPOSE OF A PARK AND RECREATION CENTER, ESPECIALLY FOR THE LATIN-AMERICAN CITI- ZENS OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NAMING SAME ."BEN GARZA PARK", AND REPEALING ALL RESO- LUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CON- FLICT HEREWIITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur "Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R, McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote, A, Co McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye - Co 0, Watson Aye - - D. A'. Segrest Absent Thos. R, McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the Texas State Shows be granted a permit to show on Agnes Street under the auspices of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, upon payment of the usual license fee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried; purchase of a car load of Street topping material was authorized. - A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D, A; Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote, A, Co McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye - Co 0, Watson Aye - - D. A'. Segrest Absent Thos. R, McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the Texas State Shows be granted a permit to show on Agnes Street under the auspices of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, upon payment of the usual license fee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried; purchase of a car load of Street topping material was authorized. - There being no further business, ATTEST: City Secr tar the meeting adjourned. Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING 43'7 May 27, 1938 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, sedonded by Watson and carried: The City pay Grossman Brothers $320.00 for a warranty deed to a strip of land 10 ft by 150.ft. on Leopard Street, contingent upon Grossman Brothers paying immediately $1,320.00 in delinquent personal taxes; $ 500.00 to be' paid at once and the balance in 90 days at 4f interest. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of the General Chemical Company of 11.56 per cwt., f, o. b. Calallen, for a yearl_s supply of aluminum sulphate, be accepted. • r m� i Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 50 gas regulators was authoriz Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 4000 feet of two inch cast Iron pipe was authorized. t Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a minimum car load of iron sulphate was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATT ES T,• city Secrktary SPECIAL MEETING May ,27, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Hugh Henry, Director, Albert Searcy and Monroe Decker, members of the Recreation Council, appeared before the Council requesting that the City Council passsan Ordinance that would give the Recreation Council authority to control recreational facilities of the City. They were advised that the Ordinance.•would be drawn for passage. There being no further. business, ATTEST .City Secretary. the meeting adjourned. r Mayor. REGULAR MEETING • May 31, 1938 7:30 P.. M. - . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. t The following Ordinance was read for the first time: GRANTING TO GUY A. THOLiPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE�OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAIN- ING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS COMANCHE STREET AND PORT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NU3CES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PRESCRIB- ING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT, PRIVI- LEGE AND FRANCHISE. The above Ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Absent r D. A. Segrest Absent C. 0. Watson Aye Finance Commissioner Mireur reported present at this time. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY . OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE=NT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH JAMES TUTTLE AND. HARRY DURCHOLZ; AND DECLARING AN EIJIER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson ';ye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest ; Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye . s Morris Lee Decker and D. A. Antonell appeared before the Council, requesting permission to operate a ferris wheel and other concessions on North Beach during the Buccaneer Celebration Mr. E. F. Melton, President of the North Beach Association, Mrs, Belknap, Reverend Lawler and E. L. McClure spoke in opposition to the granting of the permit. The application was rejected as ai=-.matter of general policy.toward carnivals. R. B. Cisar appeared before the Council, requesting permission to install a photograph mach- ine at the Pleasure Pier during the Buccaneer Celebration.. The matter was referred to Commissioner McGee. Motion by Mireur., seconded by Watson and carried; That the City defray up to but not exceed ing the amount of $ 250.00 towards the maintenance of patrol service, erection of life saving stations for a three month period on the beaches of the City, contingent upon the Red Cross and Life Saving Corps contributing a like amount to the cause. A Resolution was read; RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COIEiERCIAL VEHICLES ON RINCON STREET FROM A POINT WHERE MARKET STREET INTERSECTS RINCON STREET TO A POINT WHERE ELM STREET INTERSECTS RINCON STRE3T, AND DECLARING AN Eb2ERgENCY. The Charter Rule waq suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C., 0.. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by MoGee and carried; The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Com- pany in the amount of $8,020.56 for gas purchased during the period of April 21st to May 20, 1938 was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Transfer.of $44,000.00 from #104- hater Fund to #Z4,6 -Water Line Construction Fund to cover the balance due for the construction of the Calallen Water Supply Line, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Final Estimate of Brown & Root, Incorpor- ated in the amount of $106,562.35 for the construction of the Calallen dater Supply Line was approved and ordered paid. Bill of Myers. Noyes and Forre r �QJaJ amount of $1,255043 for engineerin-- and supervision fees in the construction of the Calallen Water Supply Line was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:- purchase of a Monroe Calculating Machine for the Engineering Department at a cost of $600.00 less credit allowance for old machine of $35.00, was authorized. The Door Company submitted a bid of $5,405.00 for two scum skimmers and one clarifier for the sewer disposal plant. The bid was ordered to.lay_ on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. , Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, purchase of a gasoline pump for the use of the warehouse; being a southwest computing type, serial no. 6017, No. 1-612CS at a cost o $ 175.00 was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of three gas regulators at a cos of $25.00 each and one gas regulator at a cost of $170.00 was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of one five -way traffic signal light and four controls at a cost of approximately $ 297.00 was authorized. .. Motion'by Mireur' seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of four thousand feet of 2 inch cast iron pipe was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. - Mayor, ATTEST: City Secret y. 7 SPECIAL MEETING June 1, 1938 4; 30 P. M. t Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and.Mireur. The following firms_ submitted bids for the 500 -watt police transmitter and equipment. Radio Service Company For complete equipment and installation. Radio Engineering Laboratory For complete equipment and installation R. C. A. Manufacturing Co, For three pieces of equipment, but does not cover complete equipment and installation . yeagley Radio Corporation For complete equipment and installation, but does not include supplies. $4,934.00 t$49921-050 $49975.00 $79809180 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried car allowance. Louis Wilmot be allowed $10.00 per month There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: May City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING June 3, 1938 11:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur and City Attorney King. W. E. pope appeared before the Council, requesting the City to construct streets and other- wise drain property owned by him In Salt Flats. The matter was referred to City Engineer Bisset, City Attorney King and Finance Commissioner Mireur. t A resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN A GRE=ENT FOR AND ON BEHALF :OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIS- TRICT WITH REFERENCE TO THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. , The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye , Joe Mireur Aye co 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R, McGee Absent , The above Resolution} was passed by the following votes. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a Ford truck at a price of $595.00, less trade-in allowance.on old truck of $220.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t ATTEST: Mayor y 4/t44-11- ey C y Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING Tune 4, 1936 11:30 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by MCGee and carried; The action of the Council, taken the latter part of April, in the appointment of William Neyland, Wyatt Cargile and Carlisle Smith as members of -the Board of Equalization for the year 1938, be ratified. In accordance with,recgmmendation of D. A. Segrest, tater and Gas Commissioner as_outlined in his letter of June 3rd, reading as follows; t. June 3, 1938 "Honorable 4Iayor & City Commissioner. , Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Is the attorneys are now preparing the papers for calling an election to authorize the i$suance of additional Seawall and Breakwater Bonds for the greater protection of the bay front, it appears necessary to be making immediate plans for the engineering features in connection with the Bay Front Improvement Program. On a project of the magnitude and importance of this Bay Front Protection with the many engin- eering problems involved, the services of competent consult- ing and.supervising engineers will be very necessary. The City was very fortunate in securing the services of Messrs. Myers, Noyps and Forrest, of Dallas, as engineers on the thirty inch water line that has just been completed, and this firm has given such fine service and complete satisfaction that I feel we should secure their services in connection with the Bay Front Protection Program. Myers, Noyes and Forrest have indicated their willingness to undertake this work under a similar arrangement to that which we had on the thirty,inch water line. As I am unable to attend Council Meetings at the present time, I take this method of recommending to the Council that an agreement by mAde with Myers, Noyes aid Forrest for their services in connection with the Bay Front Improvement I°ro- gram. Very truly yours, Sgd. D. A. Segrest, Water & Gas Commissioner% it was moved by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, that Messrs. Myers, Noyes& Forres A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent r Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a Ford truck at a price of $595.00, less trade-in allowance.on old truck of $220.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t ATTEST: Mayor y 4/t44-11- ey C y Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING Tune 4, 1936 11:30 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by MCGee and carried; The action of the Council, taken the latter part of April, in the appointment of William Neyland, Wyatt Cargile and Carlisle Smith as members of -the Board of Equalization for the year 1938, be ratified. In accordance with,recgmmendation of D. A. Segrest, tater and Gas Commissioner as_outlined in his letter of June 3rd, reading as follows; t. June 3, 1938 "Honorable 4Iayor & City Commissioner. , Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Is the attorneys are now preparing the papers for calling an election to authorize the i$suance of additional Seawall and Breakwater Bonds for the greater protection of the bay front, it appears necessary to be making immediate plans for the engineering features in connection with the Bay Front Improvement Program. On a project of the magnitude and importance of this Bay Front Protection with the many engin- eering problems involved, the services of competent consult- ing and.supervising engineers will be very necessary. The City was very fortunate in securing the services of Messrs. Myers, Noyps and Forrest, of Dallas, as engineers on the thirty inch water line that has just been completed, and this firm has given such fine service and complete satisfaction that I feel we should secure their services in connection with the Bay Front Protection Program. Myers, Noyes and Forrest have indicated their willingness to undertake this work under a similar arrangement to that which we had on the thirty,inch water line. As I am unable to attend Council Meetings at the present time, I take this method of recommending to the Council that an agreement by mAde with Myers, Noyes aid Forrest for their services in connection with the Bay Front Improvement I°ro- gram. Very truly yours, Sgd. D. A. Segrest, Water & Gas Commissioner% it was moved by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, that Messrs. Myers, Noyes& Forres . 441 of Dallas, Texas be employBd as Consulting Engineer in connection with the Bay Front Improve ment Program as per terms and conditions expressed in their letter of June 2nd, reading as follows, and subject to contract to be -drawn up by the City Attorney. June 2, 1938 "The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners -Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen;: + Relative to your inquiry regarding a proposal for appoihtment as Consulting Engineers on the Bay Front Improvement we submit the following: The firms of Myers, Noyes & Forrest propose to act as Consulting Engineers on the Bay Front Improvement work under a contract similar to that prepared by your City Attorney,'and carrying the same fee, covering our work on the water main, with the addition of the following: Myers, Noyes & Forrest agree to employ a Resident En- gineer for the construction, said Resident Engineer to be selected by agreement between City Engineer and Myers, Noyes & Forrest. Respectfully submitted, S gd, E, N. Noyes. " There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 0-0 OFIFi Mayor. ATTEST: City lecr6ta. SPECIAL MEETING June 69 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,.Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on one vertical type primary flash mixer and one unit for flocculation and associated equipment. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:_ The bid of the Door Company for two scum skimmers and one clarifier as submitted on May 31, 19389 be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:. Purchase of a Burroughs Duplex Calculator for the 17ater & Gas Department at a cost of $ 525.00 less 1W,,, discount, with a down payment of $172.50, balance to be paid in three paymentsoof $100.00aeach, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, r t C ty ,Seoret y. , REGULAR MEETING June 7, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor,McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee,.City Attorney King, Rabart .Wdlker, Assistant City. Engineer and Chief of Police Lowman, Commissioner Mireur made a motion 'that the Charter' provisions prohibiting ordinances from being finally passed on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion carried by the unanimous vote of the Council, viz: AYE'S: Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee. NAYS: None 442 Mr. Mireur made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was,seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Mireur, Watson,McGee. 'NAYS: None. The Mayor requested to be recorded as voting "Aye", which was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECT- ION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $6509000.00 S EAAVALL AND BREAKWATER BONDS. An ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND CREATE A BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE CORPUS CHRISTI RECREATION COUNCIL, TO CONTROL AND MANAGE RECREATION, DEFINING ITS DUTIES AND POWERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote% A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe-Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C.. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent = Thos. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read for the second time entitled.- AN ntitled; AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO GUY A. THOMPSON$ TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT,, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS COTY1ANCHE STREET AND PORT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY9 TEXAS9 ANDS PRESCRIBING THE TERP,ZS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHTS PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. The Ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. C.'McCaughan Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye _ Joseph Mireur Aye D. A. Segrest Absent C. 0.� Watson Aye The following reports were read and ordered filed: The Fire Department, Fire Marshall and Engineering Department. - Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: A. The audited vouchers report for the A month of May was approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers 2934 to 4552 inclusive, ratified. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried;. That the resignation of Dr. A. E. Thay- er, Clinical Pathologist be accepted,:effective June 15th, and the Terrell Laboratories be appointed to do all laboratory work of the City Clinic for the sum of $50.00 per month, starting June 1, 1938. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Gas Fitter's Bond of Liitierick Furni- ture Company in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: All regularly employed employees who have been in the service of the City for one'or more years will be allowed two weeks vacation each year with pay, and that they be required to register at the Secretary's office, the date of leaving and date of returning to duty. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Jap George Shows be permitted to show on the colored recreational grounds during the week of June 19th. 443 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of two thousand feet of two Inch cast iron pipe, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 400 meter boxes was authorize Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a car load�of cement was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and:carried: Applications for cutting out curbing to be used for drive-in purposes must hereafter be submitted to the Council for approval. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTOo t Ci -Cy Sec tary. SPECIAL MEETING June 10, 1938 10:00 A. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $ 1,000.00 from #102 -Current Fund to #109 -Sewer Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Recommendations of the City Attorney with reference to adjustments in taxes, in his letter of June 8, 1938 reading as follows, be accepted. June 8, 1936 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commiss- ioner and the Tax Assessor, I wish to recommend: Personal taxes of Sarah Caldwell for the years 1934 and 1935 should be adjusted on the basis of $200.00 valuation which is in accordance with an affidavit furnished as to the value. Personal taxes of G. E. Gibbons, Jr. f or the year 1934 should be adjusted on the basis of $ 200.00 valuation in accordance with affidavit fur- nished as to the value. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by.McGee and•carried:. City to contribute $50.00 to the Beach Association for a float for the Buccaneer Celebration contingent upon the County and the Chamber of Commerce contributing a like amount. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTES City Se etary. . SPECIAL" MEETING June 13, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of lighting equipment for the Garza Park from the Corpus Christi Hardware Company at a cost of $ 482.97 was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur andcarried: Bid of the Nelson Electric Company of $132.00 for installation of lights at the Garza Park, be accepted. I 4 Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of 4700 feet,of 1.1 inch copper service pipe was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of six Firestone tires for the Street Maintainer at a.cost of $ 543.94, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; That the Secretary advise all Department Heads that employees of the City shall hereafter refrain from incurring any debts beyond r their means of payment and that they are expected to pay any debts heretofore made as quick- ly as possible and to avoid such matters being referred to the members of the Council. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Walter Breedlove be allowed the car allowance of F. G. Tishenbanner during his absence. There being no further business, themeeting adjourned. ATTEST �Alj 4-,L- C CIVY Sectar . . C REGULAR MEETING 5 Mayor, June 14, 1938 7;30 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of police Fritter. t An Ordinance was read for the third time;, GRANTING TO GUY A THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A RAILROAD TRACK UPON AND ACROSS COMANCHE STREET AND PORT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COR - .PUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, T ACAS, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE. The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye t Thos. R. McGee Aye Joe Mireur Absent D. A. Segrest Absent . C. 0. Watson Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried; Surety Bond of Fred McCaleb in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. A H. R. Naylor of the Corpus Christi Hatchery appeared before the Council requesting that the ordinance pertaining to slaughtering of poultry be enforced. He was advised that it was the opinion of the Council that certain amendments should be made in the ordinance which would be done as soon as possible and enforcement effected. A Letter from I. M. Alexander off wring to erect and maintain a safety sign on the north wall of the Weil Building was read and action deferred pending further investigation. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 5000 feet of 1 inch, and 300 feet of 1-1/4 inch copper pipe was authorized. The reading of, the minutes was suspended until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary. Mayor. 445 SPECIAL MZ2TING June 16, 1938 5:00 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried That the City contribute $50,00 to.. the cost of a diarama for the Centennial Museum. Motion by-Mireur, seconded by McGee, and carried: Department at a salary of $75,00 per month. Cyril Dunn be employed in the Engineering Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The following be employed in the Engineeri Department to obtain engineering data in connection with the Bay Front, Improvement Programs C. F. Uehlinger, $175.00 per month; T. J. Kniff and Al Zepeda at $75.00 per month each. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $1,500,00 from #102 -Current Fund to #109 -Sewer Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded -by Mireur and carried: The salary of John Johnson be raised to $50.00 per month effective June 16th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Repairs to the Morgan Street Standpipe at a cost of approximately $125.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST Mayor, City Secret y. 7 SPECIAL MEETING June 18, 1938 11:30 A. 110 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Mireur, seconded.by McGee and carried: Upon rec9mmendation of the City Engineer Bisset, the salary of A. C. Talker be raised to $175.00 per month and the salary of D. Be Ross be reduced to $175.00, effective July 1st. Bids were submitted by the following firms on one flash mixer and o-ne flocculators: The Dorr Company, Inc. t International Filter Company $8,349.00 F. 0, B. Calallen. $9,014.00 F. 0. B. Calallen. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: 00 City�'ecreta y. SPECIAL MEETING June 21, 1938 11:30 A. M. t Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Watson. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The bid of the Dorr Company, Inc. of $8,340.00 for one flash mixer and ewe flocculatorsfor improvements to the Filteration Plant at Calallen, be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT P:Iayor. y Secreta y, REGULAR MEETING June 219 19.38 7:30 P. LT. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset -and Chief of police Lowman. It was noted that Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner was absent from the meeting as a result of injuries received on May 7thq since he is still confined to the hospital. " A petition was presented with reference to cancelling permit granted; to the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company, in connection with the erection of a sign board at 1919 Chaparral Street. The matter was taken under advisement. • Motion by Mireur,, seconded by Watson and carried: That recommendations of the City - Attorney as outlined in his letter of June 17th reading as follows, be. accepted and adjustments in tax items made accordingly: June 17, 1936 Honorable Mayor & City Commissioners Corpus(hristi, Texas Gentlemen: in connection with the following tax items which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend: That the valuation on improvements on Lot 10, Block 105, Beach Addition for the year 1937 should be adjusted on the basis of the 1938 valuation of $2,080.00 which formerly was $2,360.009 payment having been tendered on this basis. -personal taxes of the Woodstock Typewriter Sales Company for the years 1928 to 1932 inclusive should,be adjusted to a basis of $180.00 valuation for each year, the proprietor having furnished affi- davit to the effect that this is the correct value and on which basis he agreed to make payment, personal taxes of the Corpus Christi Typewriter Exchange for the years 1926s 1927 and 1928, ' aggregating $10.36 and personal taxes of E, p. Lingo for the years 1931,•1932 and 1933 aggregating $7.88 should be cancelled on account of double assessment, same being a double assessment with the Woodstock Typewriter Sales Company* Personal taxes of Dr. Irving M. Dietz for the years 1921 to 1924 inclusive, should be adjusted to a basis of $ 100.00 valuation which is in line with the subsequent years' assessment and on which basis, payment has been tendered. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King,. City Attorney. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTW: Mayor. City Secrettary. SPECIAL MEETING June 229 1938 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: A. J. Airoldi, Mary Carolyn Worcester and Violet Garner be placed on the regular payroll in the Water and Gas Department,` effective June 16th at salaries of $90.009 $85.00 and $75.00 per month respectively. The salary of Eunice Cox to be raised to $85.00 per month, effective June 16th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Car allowance of Albert Burgess be Increased to $40.00 per month, effective July lst. 441 Motinn by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried;_ Purchase of 1,000 yards of mud shell from Heldenfeld Brothers at 65g per yard was authorized* ` Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and c arri.ed;.. Car allowance of J. W. Kelly be raised to $ 50.00 per month, effective July 1st. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That salaries of T. J. Pereira, Auditor, H. S. Lowrey, Chief Accountant,and T, R. Kring, City Secretary, be raised $10.00 per month each effective July 1st. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS Mayor. C -c ty secretaryf. / SPECIAL MEETING _. June 24, 1938 11:30 A. M• Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Gaston Brewer, cook at the stockade be replaced on July 1st by Ellis Coleman at salary of $50.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; -W. J. Studeville, watchman at the stock- ♦ 1 ade be replaced July 1st by A. R. Allen at $75.00 per month. An Ordinance was read; AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PROSE- CUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; ENACTING THE NECESSARY PRO- VISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; WHETHER MENTIONED IN:D ETAIL IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HER9NITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVING -CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY ELIMI- NATING THEREFROM SECTION FOUR (4) THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the fol3wing vote= A. C, McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C, 0, Watson Aye . D; -A, Segrest Absent Thos. R, McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye t An Ordinance was read; REGULATING THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN COPiMERCIAL BILLBOARDS OR ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHIN THE .CITY OF'CORPUS CHRISTI, REQUIRING PERMITS AND APPLI-. 'CATIONS THEREFOR; PROVIDING WHEN PERMITS SHALL BE GRANTED, AND WHEN NOT GRANTED; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE` OF ANY SUCH BILLBOARDS OR ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHOUT SUCH PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE SUMP,,iARY ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AFTER NOTICE OF ANY SUCH COMMERCIAL BILLBOARD OR ADVERTISING SIGN ERECTED IN VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the'following votes A. C. McCaughan` - Aye Joe Mireur ' Absent C. 0. Watson ' Aye D, A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C.:McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos.: R. McGee Aye Commissioner Mireur reported present at this time. An Ordinance was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CONDITIONSOF_THE CITY BY PROVID- ING A CODE OF SANITARY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL.PLACES,.BUSINESS AND PERSONS WHERE IN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN BEINGS IS PRO- DUCED, HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD, AIM ALL .VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF HOTELS AND LODGING HOUSES; AND PRESCRIBING THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SEVERAL PROVISIONS HEREIN CONTAINED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN LICENSES AND PERMITS, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY" BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 21-B of ARTICLE 3, AND PARAGRAPH 22-B OF ARTICLE 3 THEREOF, AND PARAGRAPH 22 OF ARTICLE 3 BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 22-C; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The CharterRule was suspended by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye . Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST City Secret y. SPECIAL. MEETING June 27, 1938 500 ke M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson and Mireur, City Attorney King and Assistant City Engineer Walker: A Resolution was read: DETERMINING TO ELIMINATE UNSAFE OR INSANITARY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, APPROVING A FORD OF CONTRACT 17ITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS -CHRISTI WITH RESPECT THERETO, (AND) AUTHORIZING THE EXECU- TION OF SAID CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY . The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur ' Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A, Segrest. Absent Thos. R. McGee Absent A Resolution was read: ' AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 844 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 1 THEREOF AND INSERTING THEREIN A NEW SECTION AS SET OUT IN I 449 THE ENCLOSED RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. Co McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. WatsonAye D. A. Segrest* Absent Thos.:R, McGee Absent . The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye 1 C. 0. Watson, Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Absent Motion by Mireur: seconded by Matson and carried; The bill of Broom and Root, Incorporated in the amount of $356.05 for hauling and spreading dirt and caliche to improve the Orr Filling Station on Highway No, 9. -as a part of the consideration for right of way easement of the Calallen Water Supply Line was approved and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST; c City Secre�ary,' Members Presents REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1938 t 7:30 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter.' It was noted that Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner was absent from the meet- ing as a result of injuries received on May 7th, since he is still confined to the hospital. The Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company presented an application for the erection of a sign board on Lot 4, Block 96, Beach Addition. John J. Pichinson, representing the applicant, reviewed the matter with reference to verdict of the District Court, and urged the granting of the permit. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; ,The Mayor appointed a committee to in- vestigate the application of the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company, reporting the results of their investigation to the Council. The committee was composed of the City Attorney, City Engineer and Commissioner McGee. - Frank Allen, Jr., representing the Better Business.Bureau, discussed the matter of day light saving time for the City. He'was advised that the.Councills jurisdiction in such matters would be determined and that it would be glad to cooperate in any way possible. R. S. Conway, representing..the Music Teachers Association of the City appeared before the Council, requesting protection against out of town solicitors for music students. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for appropriate action. John Boehmer appeared before the Council in regard to a building permit for a Blacksmith Shop on Lot 2, Block 7, Central Wharf and Warehouse Addition. The matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried= The bill of Frank M. McGee Company for the audit of the City for the fiscal year ending_ February 28, 1938 in the amount of $2,000.00 was approved and ordered paid. ` Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Bill of the Port of Corpus Christi in the amount -of $324.62 for - the replacement'of'the cable in'the Bascule, Bridge was approved and a .. 1 t. w. ♦ ,, air .i.) �.a_,*-'• a �. i..� 7f '�.... w -y i L �l N til y ordered paid. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATT ES T City Secreta7* SPECIAL MEETING .Mayor, June 28, 1938 - 9;00 P. Me Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners-Mireur, Matson and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried= Salary of Mrs. Edna Bemus was raised to $65.00 per month effective July let.. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Salary of Ed Barbree was raised $15.00 per month, effective July lst. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i ATTEST'* City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 30, 193a 5:00 P, M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson. A Resolution was reads AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO COOPERATE WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY FURNISH- ING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL AID FOR A HOUSING PROJECT OF SAID HOUSING AUTHORITY; APPROV-ING A FORD OF CONTRACT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH RESPECT THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING s AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule weds suspended by the following votes A, C, McCaughan Aye Joe Mirmur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D, A, Segrest Absent Those R, McGee. Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C, McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D, A, Segrest Absent Those R, McGee Aye LA Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried= The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 25 gas meters * There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTES CCi y Secreta y SPECIAL MEETING Mayor, July 19 1938 11=30.,A, Me Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and McGee, City Attorney • f King* Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried:- The Legal Department take the necess 4J> stepxs to enforce the Zoning Ordinance, particularly with reference to the Independent Ice Company. The above motion was voted on as follows: A. C. McCaughan Aye .Joe Mireur Nay C. 0, Matson Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye x There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST / Cy S acre ary. 2 .. SPECIAL MEETING a� ' Mayor C July 2, 1938- 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur,4seconded by McGee and carried: That recommendation of the City Attorney as outlined in his letter of June 28, 1938, reading as follows, be accepted and adjustment of taxes be made accordingly: June 28, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi', Texan ' ` O Gentlemen::. With reference to valuation of personal property of E. C. Brod which has been investigated by the Finlance Commiss- ioner and Tax Collector, and an affidavit having been furnished as to the correct value, I recommend that adjustment be made on the basis of $400.00 valuation, . Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur'and'carried: That�Chester Cartwright, Motor Patrolman, receive cat allowance of S45,00 per month', effective June 1st, which was formerly received by J. V. Marsalis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor. City S ecre ary REGULAR MEETING July 5, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowmano it was noted that Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas'Commissioner was absent from the meeting as a result of injuries received on May 7th, since he is still confined to the hospital. The following reports for the month of June were read and ordered` filed: Fire Department, Engineering Department and Police Department, G. 0. Hutchinson, representing the Institute of Educational Music appeared before the CoUn- oil, explaining the method by which his Company does business, which was in response to pro- tests made by Horace Conway on behalf of the Music Teachers Association of this City. Motion by Mireur,'seconded by McGee and carried: Bill of A. C. Walker in the amount of $25.18 for use of car for the month of June was approved and ordered Pld.Y" 452 Gilbert Isenburg of the Superior Ice Cream Company appeared before the Council, seeking in- formation with reference to the Ordinance recently passed by the Council, providing a license .for. peddlers. He was referred to the Secretary, The Committee appointed by the Mayor, composed of the City Attorney, City Engineer and Commissioner McGee to.investigate the application of the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company for the erection of a sign board on Lot 4, Block 96, Beach Addition, reported to the Council that the result of their investigation revealed that the application should be denied for they general, welfare of the community, Commissioner Watson reported present for the meeting. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Report of the committee previously re- ferred to, be adopted and that the Council deny the permit sought, The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. _ City -Secretary, SPECIAL MEETING July 7, 1938 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Watson. and City Attorney King. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO FILE AN APPLICATION.TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THROUGH `THE FEDERAL MCIER- GENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS$ FOR A GRANT TO AID IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ` A SEAWALL ALONG THE SHORE OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI. BAY, EAST OF MATER STREET, ALONG WITH THE NE- CESSARY APPURTENANT HYDRAULIC FILL, STORM -SEWERS, PAVED AREAS AND PROTECTED AREA FOR BOATS; DESIGNATING THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FURNISH SUCH INFORIIATION AS, THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUEST; AND DECLARING AN `EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan t Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Absent Thos, R, McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent • Thos. R, McGee Absent Motian by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,374,36'for gas purchased for the period of May 21st.to June 20th inclusive, was approved and ordered paid, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; That taxes,for the year 1922 on Lots 23 to 26 inclusive, Block 11, Bay Terrace Addition, in the amount of $ 16.30 be paid out of the Tax Collector's Tax Certificate Fund on account of tax certificate having been issued Novemb 289 1936 to the effect that all taxes were paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: Taxes for 1937 on Lot 8, portion of Lots 79 99 12,_13 and 14 and a part of a 15 foot strip alley, Block 8, Bayview Addition be can- celled and said property be exempt from taxation as long as same is used as a parsonage by t the Park Avenue Baptist Church. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTESTS City S ere any. r _ SPECIAL MEETING July 89 1938 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Watson and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: The proposition of Ranson -Davidson Com- pany reading as follows be accepted and the Mayor authorized to sign the contract for the sale of the bonds in question: t : July 89 1938 "TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen:: For your $850,000 City of Corpus Christi Seawall and Breakwater Bonds, consisting of $650,000 bonds authorized in an election held on July 6, 1938, and $200,000; previously authorized bonds, we agree to pay you par and accrued interest.to date of delivery, plus a cash premium of $8,500.00, for bonds bearing interest at the rate of four and one-half per cent (4y,) per annum, payable semi-annually; principal and interest being payable at the Corpus Christi National Bank in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; said bonds to mature during the years 1939, through 1946, the exact number of bonds maturing each year to be mutually agreed upon - between the City of Corpus Christi and ourselves. We further agree to pay all expenses necessary to the completion of the bond record to be submitted to the market attorneys and to pay their fee for their unquAlified approving opinion. To assume the payment of all expenses incurred prior to the election authorized by the City, including traveling expenses to secure the approval of the market attorneys, the collection of data to ascertain whether or not the issuance of said bonds would be feasable, etc. To pay for the printing of said bonds onthe best lithographed paper; said printing to be done by some expert bond printing concern. To pay all traveling expenses of the City Attorney and/or his assistants in connection with this transaction. • That when said bonds have been approved by the Attorney General and the market attorneys and registered with the State Comptroller of the State of Texas, to take delivery of said bonds at any point in Texas, pre- ferable at some Bank in Austin, Texas. The City of Corpus Christi agrees to execute and deliver all orders, certificates, notices and etc., that shall be required of it in order to meet the requirements of our market attorneys, all of which said orders shall be prepared and presented to the City by us at our own ex- pense* ACCEPTED: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY: Sgd, A. C. McCaughan, Mayor. ATTESTED: Sgd. T. R. Kring City Secretary, City of Corpus Christi, Texas. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* ATTEST: City Secre ary. .SPECIAL MEETING Respectfully submitted, THE RA`NSON-DAVIDSON COMPANY BY: Sgd, M. E. Allison" Mayor. July 8, 1938 5:00 P. M. 1 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Matson and City Attorney King, k Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried; That the offer of $5,000,00 of the Steamship Company for damages to the utility lines across the ship channel, caused by the S. S. Mecklenberg, be accepted as settlement in full. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT ES Mayor; City Secr tary, ;REGULAR MEETING July 12, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson and Chief of Police Lowman. It was noted that Dr, D. A.-Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner was absent from the meeting as a result of injuries received on May 7th, since he is still confined to the hospital, Mrs, Charlie Williams appeared before the Council, protesting of the noise made by the Holy Roller Church located at 1522 Marguerite Street, She was advised that the Chief of Police would investigate the matter with the view of eliminating any unnecessary noise. Commissioner Mireur presented for consideration of the Council a resolution, The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolution, as follows: "To the City Council, .Corpus Christi, Texas For the reason set forth -in the emergency clause: Section 2 of a resolution :entitled "Resolution canvassing returns and declaring the results of an election on the question of the issuance of $650,000,00 Seawall and Break— water Bonds", I hereby declare that a public emergency exists requiring that the Charter Rule providing that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced except in cases of public emergencies, be suspended and that said resolution be passed finally on the date it is introduced, so that it shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Yours very truly, t A. C. McCaughan." Mr. Mireur made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being finally adopted on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written' request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Dr, Watson, The motion was carried by the unanimous vote of the Council, viz: AYES: NAYS: Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee None ABSENT: D. A. Segrest Mr. Mireur made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion carried by.the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee NAYS; None ABSENT; D. A. Segrest The Mayor requested to be recorded as voting "Aye" which.was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted, The Resolution is as follows; RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS -OF AN ELECTION ON; THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $6500000.00 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER BONDS,. ti 455 A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ($19000.00) DOLLARS OUT OF THE CURRENT FUND, NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIAT�� FOR THE PURPOSE OF 11AKING AN ADVANCE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE PRELIMINARY EXPENSES OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH AUTHORITY; AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF SUCH SUM BY SAID AUTHORITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye D. A.. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent • Thos. R. McGee'z Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Audited Vouchers report for the month of June be..approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers nos. 4553 to 6146 inclusive, ratified. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: William Neyland be allowed the usual .commission for the obtaining of the Water Reservoir site in the approximate sum of $500.00, A and said sum be applied on taxes owed by Mr. Neyland to the City. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: -Church of the Assembly of God be granted permission to conduct an open air revival at Hughes and Mesquite Streets for a period, not to exceed two months. Motion,by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The laying of water and gas mains on Kennedy Street from Dempsey to 'Fest Broadway, be commenced at once, the City to furnish the material and the labor to be furnished by the W, P. A. Mrs, A. Barthlome, 3201 Leopard Street, appeared before the Council, requesting that Robert Barthlome be disconnected from the water line serving her premises. The matter was referre4 to Robert Walker, Assistant City Engineer, Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The -purchasing agent was authorized to purchase two car loads of rip rap for La Fruta Dam, Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 1,000 yards of mud shell at 50¢ per yard was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved, , There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: City Secreta y. ;7 SPECIAL ME13TING July 13, 1938 5:00 P. Lie Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. W. H. Dalls of the Legal Department, J. V. Hucker, Division Commercial Superintendent, A. V. Edmondson, ma ger and George Tait, District Managers,representing the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company appeared before the Council in connection with an increase in tele- phone rates to be charged certain types of patrons of the City. Mayor McCaughan speakingrf the Council, suggested that the Telephone Company operate for a period of months or a year in order that they might be in better position to establish some justification for raising F I�m the rates. There was no further action taken at this .time. Motion by McGee.aseconded by Mireur and carried: Bill of the S. & S. Construction Company in the amount of $ 517.50 for dirt placed on the City Park was approved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a metallascope (pipe finder) at a cost of $195.00 was authorized. A Resolution was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS TO E1JGAQE IN BUYING AND SELLING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT WHOLESALE WITH- IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF IHE,CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, REQUIRING TIDE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE QF LICENSES, REQUIRING BOND IN CERTAIN CASES, EXCEPTING IN PART CERTAIN PERSONS, DEFINING TERMS, PROVIDING ENFORCEMENTS PRESCRIBING DUTIES OF ENFORCING.OFFICERS, PRO- HIBITING.THE SUPERSEDING TH13REOF BY.OTHED ORDI- NANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF LICENSES, FIXING PENALTIES, DESCRIBING OPERATING AND EFFECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," BY AMENDING SECTION THREE (3) THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C'. 0. Watson .Aye D. A, Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C. Q. Watson D. A. Segrest j Thos. R. McGee There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City ecretar . , SPECIAL MELTING July 18, 1938 Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye 5:00 P. M. Mayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioner's Watson, Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. t A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A GENERAL RELEASE TO THE HAMBURG -AMERICAN LINE, A CORPORATION, THE S/S "MECKLENBURG", �ND ALL OWNERS, UNDERWRITERS AND AGENTS THEREOF, FROM ALL MANNER OF DEBTS, DEMANDS, OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES-, SUITS AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHATEVER ARISING BY VIRTUE OF THE BREAKING OF CERTAIN PIPE LINES 017NED BY THE SAID CITY, LYING ON THE FLOOR OF THE SHIP CHANNEL OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON OR ABOUT THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1937 FOR A CASH CONSIDERA- TION, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING SUCH RELEASE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule_ was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson ` Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R, McGee Aye ' The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: ` A, C. Mcdaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Absent Thos., R. McGee Aye V, 457 Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Fred Barrera was employed as a policeman, effective July 1st, at a salary of $100.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $19000.00.' Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Car allowance in the amount of $ 10.00 per month, formerly given to R. C. Franks, was given to H. C. Reese, effective July 1st• Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Lorraine Conyers was temporarily employed in the Corporation Court at a salary of ;50.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried; Purchase of five water meters of various sizes at a cost of approximately $,350.00, was authorized. - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. 'My necretaply. REGULAR MEETING July 19, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. It was noted that Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner was absent from the meet- ing as a result of injuries received on May 7th, since he is still confined to the hospital Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Bill of the Southwestern Laboratories for the City's pro rata share of inspection service of the 30 inch pipe for the Calallen Fater Supply line in the amount of $131.00 was approved and ordered paid. An':.Ordinance was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS OR ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, RE- QU?TRING PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR; PROVIDING WHEN PERMITS SHALL BE GRANTED, AND WHEN NOT GRANTED; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE ERECTION•AND MAINTENANCE OF ANY SUCH BILLBOARDS OR ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHOUT SUCH PERMIT; PRO- VIDING FOR THE SUMMARY ABATEMENT AND RMVZOVAL AFTER NOTICE OF ANY SUCH COT31ERCIAL BILLBOARD OR ADVERTISING SIGN ERECTED IN VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES • AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN. EP.1ERGENCY" BY ATTENDING SECTION ONE (1) .. THEREOF;; AND DECLARING AN El:ZERGENCY. The Charter Rule was : suspended by the following vote: • r A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent • M Thos.' R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance.was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye A Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye ; D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of June was read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Surety Bond of Albert R. Allen in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved and ordered filed; Grady Rollins appeared before the Council to call attention to the fact that A. B. Hill of this City, known ad the "Nation's Safest Driver"', would attend a Convention in McAleste Oklahoma, which would afford an occasion to obtain some publicity for the City. Mayor McCaughan advised Mr. Rollins that he would communicate with the Mayor of McAlester, Okla- homa in regard to his attending the Convention. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purdhase of a car load:of cement was authorized, t 4. t Motion by 'Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a set of Vernon's Annotated which are needed in connection with the Seawall & Breakwater Construction nro'ect, Revised Civil Statutes for the Legal Department/at an approximate cost of $250,80 was 1 authorized, a Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Salary of Felipe Castenada, draftsman, be raised to $90,00 per month effective August 1, 19389 The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business,- the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: City Secr Lary. SPECIAL MEETING u ` n Mayore July 19, 1938 9:00 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan* Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorne t . King, Motion by Mireur,, seconded by Watson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to accept. Cashier's Check of the Ranson -Davidson Company in the amount of $17*,000.00 as good faith in the execution of the contract in the purchase of $850,000.00 Seawall and Breakwater Bonds. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ♦ M Mayor . ATTESTS• —Y 41,000o,t City Secretdry, SPECIAL MEETING July 21, 1938 3.:00 P. 11. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King, Special Attorneyg Dean B. Kirkham and L. Hamilton Lowe, Judge C. B. Beard, County Judge of Live Oak County and Commissioner J, E. Curlee, and Bryant Collins, Attorney, appeared before the Council with reference to settlement of the suit styled Live Oak County vs. City of Corpus Christi, which was for damages caused by over -flow water from Lake Corpus Christi, the amount of the suit being $ 100,000,00. An offer of settlement was made in the approximatelamount of $17,500,00, They were requeste to furnish plans and specifications for the repair,of the road -'over Nueces:-River;_'1 . In the meantime, the matter would be gone into with the view of making settlement at an early date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: /_-VA K t City Secrat ry. �-� Mayor. 459 SPECIAL MEETING July 2.69 1938 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Ljayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, and City Attorn King, Commissioner Mireur presented for consideraition of the Council a resolution. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed .resolution, as follows: "To the City Council _Corpus Christi, Texas. oentlem en: For the reason set forth in the emergency clause, Section 3 of a resolution awarding to the purchaser Six Hun- dred Fifty Thousand ($6509000.00) Dollars of State Aid Sea- wall and Breakwater Bonds, bearing 4-.�, interest, I hereby declare that a public emergency exists requiring that the Charter Rule providing that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced except in cases of public emergencies, be suspended and that I hereby request that said rule be suspended and that said resolution be passed finally on the date it is introduced, so that it shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, Yours very truly, A. C. McCaughan." Mr. Mireur made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being finally adopted on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written .request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Dr. Watson, The motion carried by the unanimous vote of the Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners, Mireur,` Watson, McGee. NAYS: None ABSENT: D. A. Segrest. Mr. Mireur made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson, The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee MAYS: None ABSENT: D. A. Segrest The Mayor requested to be recorded as voting "Aye" which was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $6509000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI STATE AID SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER BONDS., BEARING 4-21f. IN- TEREST. Commissioner Mireur presentef for consideration of the Council an ordinance. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: "To the City Council -Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: For the reason -set forth in the emergency clause, Section 14 of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds for the principal sum .of $650,000.00, for the purpose of constructing seawalls and breakwaters, or either, in Corpus Christi Bay and Nueces Bay in front of and east and north of said City of Corpus Christi, Texas, so as to protect said City from calamitous overflows, making provision for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and declaring an emergency". I hereby declare that a public emergency exists requiring that the Charter Rule providing that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced except in cases of public emergencies, be suspended and I herebir re- quest that said rule be suspended and that said Ordinancebe passed finally t on the date it is introduced, so that it shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after , its passage. ' Yours very truly, A. C. McCaughan, Mayor."' Mr. Mireur made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Dr. Watson. The motion carried by the unanimous vote of the Council, viz. AYES: Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee NAYS: - None , t ABSENT: Segrest Mr. Mireur made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners 11ireur, Watson and McGee NAY'S: None ` ABSENT: Segrest The Mayor requested to be recorded as voting "Aye" which was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed.. The Ordinance is as follows AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING,THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $6509000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SEAC'IALLS AND BREAKWATERS, OR EITHER, IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY AND NUECES BAY IN FRONT OF AND EAST AND NORTH OF SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SO AS TO PROTECT SAID CITY FROM CALAMITOUS OVERFLOWS. MAKING PRO- VISIONS FOR THE PAT4ENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EL4ERGENCY. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: D. H. Best was appointed to serve on the Board of Equalization instead of Gilliam Neyland who declined'to serve, for a fee of $ 200.00. ` There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, S4/=�g� Mayor. ATTEST: ' City Secretar . REGULAR 102TING July 26, 1938 7:30 P. 11, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, latson and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. It was noted that Dr. D, A. Serest, Crater and Gas Commissionery was absent from the meet- ing as a result of injuries received on May 7th, since he is still confined to the hospital. An.Ordinance was read: DEFINING PAWN BROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS, PRO- VIDING FOR THE REGULATION THEREFOR IN THE CITY -OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR THE EXAMINATION OF ARTICLES SOLD OR PAWNED, PROVIDING FOR THE KEEP- ING OF RECORDS AND FURNISHING OF RECORDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, :FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PRO- VISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN ELTER- GENCY. 0 461 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following.vote: $. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Tlatson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye , The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A., C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The following were employed in the Engineering Department: H. 71. Marshall at $135.00 per month, effective July 25th; Ed Ca- hill, J. E. Bell, Jr. and Tommie Douglas at $75.00 per month, effective July 27th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: C. F. Uehlinger be allowed $15.00 per month for use of his car and $10.00 per month for use of transit instrument, effective July 1st, The Jap George Shows were granted permission to show on Agnes Street under the auspices of the Recreation Council, for a period Qf two weeks.. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: ,Upon recommendation of the Cit y Attorney, the taxes of the Oriental Cleaners be adjusted as per his letter dated July 22, 1938 read - Ing as follows: July 22, 1938 "Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners .Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes of the Oriental Laundry and Cleaners.for the year 1937, which has been in- vestigated by the Finance Commissioner and Tax Assessor and Collector, and on which an affidavit has been furnished to the effect that the valuation is $5,000.00, I wish to re- commend that adjustment be made on this basis,. Very truly yours, S gd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. n Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: That the following adjustments in taxes be made as per the City Attorney's letter of July 20th, reading, as follows: July 20, 1938 "Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners -Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes of the page Plan- ing Mill for the years 1930 to 1937 inclusive, aggregating $215.25, which has been investigated by the Finance Commiss- ioner and Tax Assessor and Collectors I wish to recommend that said taxes be adjusted on the basis of $500.00 valuation for each year, an affidavit having been furnished to the effect that this is the correct valuation and on which basis, Mr, page has agreed to pay same. With reference to taxes due and owing the City by Mr. William Neyland, and commissions to be allowed Mr. Neyland for securing the Water Reservoir site as authorized by the Council under date of July 12th, I wish to recommend that the penalty, interest and costs:on taxes equivalent to said commissions be remitted due to the fact that said commissions were due and .owing to Mr. Neyland during the life of.several remission.ordi- nances, which would have permitted Mr. Neyland to take advan- tage of the saving afforded by the ordinance. I understand that several requests for.payment were made at the time saving could have been effected and for the specific purpose of applying same on his taxes and availing himself of the saving. Very truly yours 1 Sgd, R. Briscoe King City Attorney. „ 462 The minutes to date:were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secret ry. Mayor, SPECIAL MEETING July 29, 1938, 5;00 P, M, Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. Bids were submitted for a ninety day period for gasoline from the following firms;. NAME OF COMPANY t Coastal Petroleum Company Houston Oil Company Humble Oil Company Cities Service Company Osage Distributing Co. Gulf Refining Company The Texas Company Magnolia petroleum Co. Gandy -Robertson Company Turner Oil Company Mann-Hefley Oil Products PRICE MAXIMM1 z . . ..09: .09 Minimum Guaranteed .09 .09 .09 .09 .09.10 .09 .09 Minimum not guaranteed .09 .09 It .09 .1125 Minimum Guaranteed .09 ,112.5. It " .09 .09 Minimum not guaranteed .09 .09 It It It .10 .10 " " , " The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. _Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; purchase of a car load of Street topping material was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by h4cGee and car lied; purchase of 1938 tax receipts at an approx imate cost of $ 210.00 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS _ Mayor. City Secreta y. t SPECIAL MEETING July 30, 1938 11;00 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. Formal hearing was held on the 1938 budget. Receipts and disbursements for.the various Departments were discussted and minor changes suggested. Formal adoption was deferred until the Board of Equalization completes their work of determining values. A report was submitted in writing by pqr. Gilliam Neyland in connection with the work he is engaged in in connection with his duties as Highway Representative of the City. The report was ordered filed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: - Mayor, City Secreta . SPECIAL MEETING August 19 1938 8530 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The Humble Oil & Refining Company was awarded the contract for supplying gasoline for a ninety day period beginning August 1st at price stipulated in the bid submitted July 29th, the award being based upon the quality, price and guaranteed minimum and maximum. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Alterations and improvements in the Water 463 and Gas Department were authorized at an approximate cost of $354,.00, the work to be per- formed by the J. ii. Bermingham Company. - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: t Mayor. t City SecrIetary 11EGULAR MEETING August 2, 1938- 730 N M4 Members Present; Mayor McCaughan,*Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Dr. D. A. Segrest, Fater and Gas Commissioner, was absent from the meeting due to the fact that he is still confined to the hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on May 7, 1938. Reports of the Engineering Department and the Fire Department for the month of July were read and ordered filed. Motion by Batson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Surety Bonds of C. L. Hammill and John W. Davenport in the amount of $1,000.00 each, were approved. Judge Jessie Wright made a report to ,the Council of the meeting attended in Austin regard- ing the Colorado River overflow and conservation and reclamation of water affecting Corpus Christi and trade territory. Motion by Mireur, seconded by I.TcGee and carried: Purchase of 25 gas meters was authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � 1 ATTEST:.- /"- City TTEST: "City Secr tart'. SPECIAL MEETIMG August 3, 1938 5:00 P. M. Mayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney l' King. Messrs. Dulls, Hucker and Tait, Representatives of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared before the Council with reference to increase in the telephone rates. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; The matter of increase in telephone rates and the offer of the Telephone Company to submit an operating report after three monthsloperation, and the Council not to oppose increases at this time if convinced that the rates are justifiable, was taken under advisement and they would be advised within ten days as to their decision. Motion by rdireur, Beconded by L11cGee and` cart ied; Purchase of eighteen City of Corpus Chr.isti` 5 ' Refunding Bonds, Series 1936, at par and accrued interest, delivered to the Corpus Christi p?ational Bank without exchange from the Charles B. White & Company with Seawall and Breakwater Bond Funds, was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of three stainless steel tennis nets at an approximate cost of $ 135.00 was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: $10.00 per month effective August 1st. Salary of Catherine Highsmith be raised There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. .MA ATTEST: City SecretkLrye SPECIAL MEETING August 4, 1938 4:00 P. 31. Members present: 1iayor McCaughan, Commissioners Llireur, Watson and McGee, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Attorneys Dean B. Kirkham and L. Hamilton Lowe were authorized to offer $13,000.00 to Live Oak County to settle the law suit pending and to relieve the City of any further liability, r t t There being no ru.rther business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / "/ J Kt, City Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING August 5, 1938 4:00 P. M. Mayor. Members present: Liayor McCaughan, Commissioners Vatson and mireur" and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur,'seconded by Watson and carried: Dean B. Kirkham be employed to furnish briefs and opinions with reference to riparian rights of property owners in connection -with the bay front improvement program for a fee of $750.00, one-half to be paid immediately and the balance to be paid upon the completion of the work. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:Piayor. City Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING August 5, 1938 7:30 P. P1. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Liireur, Watson and McGoe and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee 'and Carried: The action of Police Commissioner Watson in discharging John idarsalis and,Carl Morgan on July for cause, in order that the public interests would be better subserved, be ratified and approved. Commissioner Mireur presented for consideration of the Council an ordinance. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed Ordinance as follows: "To the City Council _Corpus Christi, Texas, Gentlemen: For the reason set forth in the emergency clause, Section 14 of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds for the principal sum of $200,000.00, for the purpose of constructing seawalls and breakwaters,•or either, in Corpus Christi Bay and Nueces Bay in front of and east and north of said City of Cornus Christi,. Texas, so as to protect said City -from calamitous overflows„ making provision for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and declaring an emergency", I hereby declare that a public emergency exists requiring that the Charter Rule providing that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced except in cases of public emergencies, be suspended and I hereby request that said rule be suspended and that said ordinance be passed finally on the date it is introduced, so that it shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Very truly yours, • A. C. 11cCaughan, Mayor% Mr. Mireur made a motion that then Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being 4-05 finally passed on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Dr. Watson.. The motion carried by the unanimous vote of the Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, NAYS: None, D. A. Segrest, absent. , Mr. tgireur made a motion that the ordin4nce be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion garried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee NAYS: None, D. A. Segrest, absent. . . The Mayor requested to be recorded as vpting "Aye" which was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS . FOR THE PRINCIPAL SU11 OF $200,000.009 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SE=ALLS AND BREAKWATERS, OR EITHER, IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY AND NUECES BAY' IN FRONT OF AND EAST ATPD NORTH OF SAID CITY FROM CALAMITOUS OV-FL01731 MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST OF SAID BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EUERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the followinZ vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jo.e Uireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O. Vatson Aye t D. .A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye • s Commissioner Mireur presented for consideration of the Council a resolution. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed 4 resolution, as follows: "To the City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: For the reason set forth in the emergency clause, Section 3 of a resolution awarding to the purchaser Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars of State Aid Seawall and Breakwater Bonds, bearing 4y. interest, I hereby declare that a public emergency exists requiring that the Charter Rule providing that no.ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced except in ca"ses of public emergencies, be suspended and I hereby request that said rule be suspended and that said resolution be passed finally on the date it is introduced, so that it shall take effect and -be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Yours very truly, A. C. McCaughan"* rgr, paireur made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being finally adopted on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Dr. Watson.. The motion carried by the unAnimous vote of the Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners M2ireur, Watson and McGee NAYS: None, D. A. Segrest, absent. Mgr. Mfreur made a motion that the resolution'be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners M2ireur, Watson and McGee. NAYS: Nohg, D. A. Segrest, absent. 466 The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted, The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $200,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, STATE AID S" ;ALL AIM BREAKNAT?R BOND'S, BEARING 4 INTEREST., The Charter.rule was suspended by the following vote; A, C, McCaughan Aye , Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye , D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee ,Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye D. A, Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye There beim; no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: mayor, City Secret ry, SPECIAL KEETING August 8, 1938 11:45 A. M. « Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: VT. W. Chapman be appointed to serve on the Board of Equalization instead of Myatt Cargile, who due to illness is unable to serve, • r Motion by Watson, seconded by 19,ireur and carried: F. R. Hunt Baas employed in the Fire Department at a salary of $100,00 per month, effective August 5th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried:�, S, Phillips was employed in the Police Department, effective August 16th, at a salary of $1Q0,60 per month, bond to be furnished in v the amount of $1,000,00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES'/T J„ayor, City Secrettary. SPECIAL 11Z?,^ING August 8, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, Bids were submitted from the following firms on 10,000 fget of two inch cast iron pipe: Alamo Iron Works $18,87 per 100 ft, San Antonio Machine & Supply Co, 19,75 It ti Corpus Christi Hardware Company 20,60 Crane Company 21,80 National 'Cast Iron Pipe Company 24985 United 'States pipe & Foundry Co, 25,00 The American Cast Iron Pipe Company 25,00 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, Bids were submitted from the following firms on 500 water meters:- CONY 11 ET ER National Meter Co. Empire• Nash Neptune Meter Co, Trident Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company Tropic Tropic A LESS CONNECTIONS 9,23 8,00 8.00 7,40 7,16 '17ITH CONVECTIONS DISCOUNT • 9.81 2-10-30 8,60 2-10-30 8,60 2-10-30 210-30 2-10-30 41W`7 C0?:1 PA NY MET ER Worthington Gamon Meter Company Watchdog dell Machinery w Supply Company Calmet: LESS CONNECTIONS WITH CONITECTIONS 8.90 7,60 9.40 - DISCOUNT 5-10-30 2-10-30 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur: Purchase of a car load of road oil was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Sec etar • REGULAR I E23TING August 9, 1938 7:30 P. Members Present: I:layor ycCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and I;1cGee, City Attorney King, City En;ineer Bisset, and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Motion by rTireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas, in the amount of $8,400.72 for gas purchased during the period of June 21st to July 20th, inclusive, was approved and ordered paid. motion by 11ireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Final estimate of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $7,480,00 for installation of electrical control equipment for the Calallen Water Supply Line, was approved and ordered paid. Motion b y McGee, seconded by T.lireur and carried: Bill of 11yers, Noyes and Forrest, in the amount of $ 205.70, representing final payment for engineering services in connection with the construction of the Calallen Water Supply Line,approved and ordered paid. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Itlayor, . ATTZST: City Seer Lary. SPECIAL MEETING Au ust 11, 1938 9:30 A. lie Members Present:: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. 1lotion by McGee, seconded by 11ireur and carried: The bid of the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company for five hundred water meters, as submitted on August• 8th, was accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The bid of the Alamo -Iron Works, as submitted on August 8th, for 10,000 feet of two-inch pipe, was accepted. notion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The purchase of fifty gas meters was authorized. Motion b y 11ireur, seconded by rlcGee and carried: The transfer of •$2,964.01 from the Water Fund to the Nater Line Construction Fund to cover balance due. on the construction of the Calallen Water Supply Line was authorized. Motion by 11ireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the recommendation of the City .Attorney of august 9th, reading as. follows, was accepted: "The Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Attention: Mr. T. Ray Kring, Tax Collector Gentlemen: I am in receipt of a letter from Messrs. Kleberg, Eckhardt and Lowe in reference to the taxes of Mrs. C. F. Lehmann of San Antonio, Texas. Our tax collector mailed a property tax notice of June 2nd to firs. Lehmann, advising her that the second half of the 1937 taxes, in the sum of $30.60 were due on or before June 30th, 1938. As you know this tax notice is signed "T. Ray Kring, Tax'Collector". Lars. Lehmann, by check dated June 5th and letter post marked in San Antonio June 6th, forwarded a check in an envelope addressed "T. Ray Kring, Tax Collector, Corpus Christi, Texas. The letter was marked un- claimed and was returned June 7th, 1938. I have in my possession the unclaimed envelope showing the post marks, the original property tax notice and the check in the sum of $30.60 and recommend that such check be accepted to cover the second half of the 1937 taxes of Mrs. Lehmann, as I believe that Pars. Lehmann used due diligence in forwarding the check to our tax collector in due time, Messrs. Kleberg, Eckhardt and Lowe inform me that after this check was mailed by TIirs. Lehmann she was sent to the hospital and was seriously ill for some time and that the matter of the unclaimed letter was not brought to her attention until after July 30th. Yours very sincerely, (Sgd.) R. Briscoe King City Attorney RBK:vh CC: Kleberg Eckhardt, & Lowe Corpus 6,hristi, Texas . There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; c City Secr ary. I:Zayor, REGULAR MEETING August 169 1938 7:30 P. M. m Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Chief of Police Lowman, Dr. D. A.'Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner absent on account of being confined in the hospital as a result of an injury received May 7th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Salary of Violet Garner be raised to $85.00 per month, effective August 16th; and Catherine Roddy be added to the permanent payroll at a salary of $75.00 per month, effective August 16th. An Ordinance was read; AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT, REPEALING ALL • ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HER�,.- WITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, K. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. , Segrest Absent Thos. H. McGee Aye Report of the Fire Marshall for the month .of July read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The transfer of $236,53 from 102 -Current Fund to 276-A B. F. Park Construction Fund be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of two sections of visible files for the Water and Gas Department at the cost of $25.1.70 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 1,000 feet of 6 -inch and 1,000 feet of 8 -inch pipe be purchased and included with a previous order. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor.. ATTEST: City Se retar . _ REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 239 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present:. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee, City Engineer Bisset, Assistant City Attorney Carr, and Chief of Police Lowman. Dr. D. A. Segrest absent on account of an accident received May 7th, 1938. A Resolution was read: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH .ERNEST L. MYERS, EDWARD N. NOYES, AND T. C. FORREST, JR., A CO -PARTNERSHIP DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF MYERS, NOYES AND FORREST, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLANNING AND,CONSTRUCTION OF A BAYFRONT PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan - Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EKECUT E AN AGREE- ` MENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, JOINED BY THE COUNTY OF NUECES, PARTIES ' OF THE FIRST PART, WITH THE COLLINS RADIO COMPANY, A CORPORATION, AND C. L. NELSON AND P. H. BURNETT, PARTIES OF THE SECOND PART, FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK IN ` CONNECTION WITH A POLICE TYPE RADIO BROADCAST TRANSMITTER, AND -DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ` The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: X. C.` McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye ` C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye' A Resolution was read; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE COUNTY OF NUECES FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A ;POLICE TYPE RADIO BROADCAST TRANSMITTER, AND DECLARING JW EMERGENCY. to The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Fund to the Current Fund be authorized. The transfer of $18000 from the Gas Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Transfer of $ 5,000 from the Gas Fund to the Street Fund be authorized.' Motion by Watson; seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $8,500 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sanitary Sewer System Bond Fund be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited voucher report for month of July be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller signing vouchers Nos. 6147 to 7711, inclusive, be ratified. M. S. Dean appeared before the Council'protesting the values placed on lots located in Stewart -Seaton Addition. He was advised to wait until the Board of Equalization had completed their work, at which time the matter would be given further consideration. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MAYOR. CITY SECRETARY, REGULAR MEETING August 30, . 1938 7:30 P• M. ' Members Present:Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and McGee; City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Chief of Police Lowman, Commissioner D. A. Segrest was absent on account of being confined in the '- horrie as a result of an injury received on May 7th. Motion by Mireur, secon::ed by McGee and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,771.24 for gas purchased for the period of July 21st to August 20th inclusive, be approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Transfer of $1,000.00 from the Current Fund to the Library Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: The Beckman Gerety'Shows be permitted to show in the City upon payment of.the usual license fee and cost of policing the grounds. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried: Purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 50 gas regulators be author- ized. s Motioh by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 4 tapping valves and sleeves be authorized. The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur -Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Fund to the Current Fund be authorized. The transfer of $18000 from the Gas Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Transfer of $ 5,000 from the Gas Fund to the Street Fund be authorized.' Motion by Watson; seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $8,500 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sanitary Sewer System Bond Fund be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited voucher report for month of July be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller signing vouchers Nos. 6147 to 7711, inclusive, be ratified. M. S. Dean appeared before the Council'protesting the values placed on lots located in Stewart -Seaton Addition. He was advised to wait until the Board of Equalization had completed their work, at which time the matter would be given further consideration. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MAYOR. CITY SECRETARY, REGULAR MEETING August 30, . 1938 7:30 P• M. ' Members Present:Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and McGee; City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Chief of Police Lowman, Commissioner D. A. Segrest was absent on account of being confined in the '- horrie as a result of an injury received on May 7th. Motion by Mireur, secon::ed by McGee and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,771.24 for gas purchased for the period of July 21st to August 20th inclusive, be approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Transfer of $1,000.00 from the Current Fund to the Library Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: The Beckman Gerety'Shows be permitted to show in the City upon payment of.the usual license fee and cost of policing the grounds. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried: Purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 50 gas regulators be author- ized. s Motioh by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 4 tapping valves and sleeves be authorized. The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J 471 ATTEST: Mayor. ` City Secreta y. SPECIAL MATING September 1, 1938 6:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners,Mireur and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: That the Mayor and Controller be author- ized to execute a lease agreement with the J. D. Adams Company for an Adams Motor Grader, subject to terms and conditions of,an agreement to -be drawn by the City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: CY .it SecrVtary _ REGULAR MEETING September 6, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lovman, Dr, D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner was absent on account of being confined in his home as a result of an injury received on May 7th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The salaries of F. F. Pizzini and Chester Hall Cartwright be increased $10.00 per month effective August 16, 1938. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The salary of A. R. Allen be increased to $100.00 per month effective August 169 1938. Dr. Watson was excused from the meeting at this time. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER,OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TrM.AS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE J. D. ADAMS COMPANY FOR THE LEASE OF AN ADAIM MOTOR GRADER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the followin vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; ti A.`C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE I2AYOR OF THE CITY OF C�ORIjUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CHAS. F. RUNCK AND VIFE, ETHEL C. RUNCK, AND R. A. CLOSTERMAN AND RIFE, CLOSTERIIiAN, AND D.&CLARING AN 4 EqU TCY. M, 47`2 A Resolution was read; The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan . Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Vatson Absent • D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, T SAS TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEO -FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO J. A. C. BAKER AND WIFE, RUTH 11OORE BAKER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by'the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur . Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; A Resolution was read; The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Serest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND -DIRECTING THE 11AYOR OF THs CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DE.M FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO J. A. C. BAKM AND WIFE, RUTH MOORE BAKER, AidD DECLARING AN M.IERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A SPEC IAL; WARRANTY DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO J. A. C. BAKER A1,,1D rWIFE, RUTH MOORE BAKER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGEICY. - The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaugharr Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye ` Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Vatson Absent ' D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; 473 AUTHORIZING AND DIR3CTING THE 11AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DE3D FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE .CIT.Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO J. ORREN MOORE AND WIFE, MARY HELEN T.jIOORE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEQ FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY -OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO H. F. TIATERS AND WIFE, ALLIEN MOORZ STATERS,.AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur: Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe-Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE, A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE.CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO K., P. HRISSIKOPOULOS AND WIFE, NAFSIKA K. HRISSIKOPOULOS, AND DECLARING AN F IMGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was suspended by the following vote;.. A, G, McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL 'WARRANTY DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO MRS, MOLLIE FLAVEN, A FE[JE SOLE, MRS. JENNIE VOOLSTON, A FEME SOLE, AND MRS. PHIL SCOTT, A FMIE SOLE, AND DECLARING AN 'MIERG_�TCY i The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent A Resolution was read; D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur. Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R, McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTZ A SPICIAL WARRANTY DEZD FOR AND ON BEHALF OF. THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO J, ORREN MOORE AND WIFE, MARY HELEN MOOR E, AND DZCLARING AN EuiERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe MireVr . Aye C. 0., Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The report of -the Fire Department for the month of August was read and approved, Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of a car load of cement be author ized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The minutes to date were read and approved* purchase of 100 gas meters be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING Mayor, September 8,. 1938 12:00 Noon Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 1,000 cubic yards of mud shell at 50¢ per cubic yard be authorized, subject to.approval of the grade of shell by the Street Superintendent, and to be paid for the following January. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: A quantity of paint for the Sewer Depart - went be purchased at a cost of approximately $300.00, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL %MEETING Mayor. September 12$ 1938 4:00 P. M. Members Present; L-Jayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee. Motion by Viatson, seconded by McGee and carried: The Mayor be authorized to execute the following agreement with the Ranson Davidson Company for the refunding of $400,000.00 of Repair Corpus Christi Water plant/ Revenue Bonds dated February 10 1933, Corpus Christi, Texas September 12, 1938 "TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 475 GENTL IEN This proposal is submitted to you in duplicate originals.- Your 'acceptance will be evidenced by executing the acceptance clause at the close of both copies of the instrument, retaining one copy for your files and returning the other to us immediately. Itis our understanding that the City of Corpus Christi has now outstanding $400,000.00 dater plant Repair Revenue Bonds, dated February 1, 1933, bearing interest at the rate of 52f per annum. Said bonds being subject to redemption on any interest payment date by giving the notice prescribed in the indenture; that the City de$ires to call said bonds for the purpose of refunding them into a new issue, eliminating certain objectionable features and reducing the interest rate; that the City desires to call said bonds for such - purpose on the earliest available interest payment date. In reference to this matter we hereby agree: FIRST: We will make available the services of our attorneys who will cooper ate with the City in the preparation of the papers necessary for calling the bonds and will furnish to the City proper form of notice in accordance with the provisions of the indenture and after said call shall have been properly published that we will deposit at the place and within the time specified in the indenture a sum of money equivalent to the principal amount of said bonds then outstanding; concurrently with the action on the part of the City of de- positing a sum of money equivalent to the interest thereon calculated to the date fixed for such redemption. SECOND: Concurrently with the calling of said bonds to furnish the services tof our attorneys in the preparation of proceedings authorizing the refunding of said origi- nal bonds into bonds bearing interest at the rate of 4f per annum instead of 5e per annum as now provided. Said refunding bonds to mature serially as follows: As recommended by the City Accounting Department, That we will accept said refunding bonds ih exchange for the original bonds which will have been taken up with our money on the basis of par for par, subject to the unqualified approving opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel that said refunding bo: are legal and that all of the rights, privileges, benefits, securities and priority of lie; granted under the original indenture to secure the original bonds has been preserved and will inure to the benefits of the holders of the refunding bonds either by virtue of a new indenture or as a supplement to the original indenture; That our agreement to furnish the money for the calling of the original bonds shall be contingent on our ability to obtain in advance such preliminary approving opinion concerning the proposed refunding bonds; That we will use our best efforts to cooperate with the'City in obtaining such approving opinion as speedily as practicable to the end that if possible the bonds will be called for redemption on February 1, 1939 and at the latest on August 1, 1939; provided that if said bonds shall not have been called for redemption on. February 1, 1939 and if on June 15, 1939 litigation is pending involving the right of the City to issue such refunding bonds secured as above indicated, then in that event this contract shall remain effective so long as said litigation is pending and so long after the termination of said litigation as shall be necessary to publish notice of intention to redeem and to redeem suc bonds; it being the purpose of this provision that after the termination of said litiga- tion, if any, the City and the undersigned will have an opportunity to call said bonds for redemption for the next succeeding interest payment date. THIRD:t To have the bonds printed in a manner satisfactory to the City and t pay the expense of -such printing; to pay all expenses incurred by us for legal services in the calling of said original bonds, the preparation of proceedings of the refunding bond and for the approval of said refunding bonds. That in consideration of the above undertakings the City of Corpus Christi agrees: FIRS :.To cooperate with us in all matters seeking'to establish the right of the City to issue refunding bonds entitled to the legal approval hereinabove specified; SECOND: To issue,a call for said original bonds and concurrently therewith to deposit the money necessary to pay the accrued interest so that said bonds may be called for redemption on February 1, 1939 or on August 1, 1939 as the case may be; said call to be made for the earliest date on.which said refunding bonds can be issued in the manner hereinabove specified; THIRD : To pass ordinances, adopt resolutions and execute such certificates as are reasonab y necessary in the opinion of the.Counsel passing on the legality of said refunding bonds. FOURTH:, To pay to us in consideration of such services an amount equivalent to lyf of the par value of the new refunding bends which sum is to be paid in cash simul- taneously with the delivery of said refunding bonds. Respectfully submitted, TH2 RANSON DAVIDSON COMPANY BY: Sgd. 11. E. Allison ACCEPTED pursuant to a motion adopted by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, this the 12 day of September, 1938. t ATTEST: Sgd. T. R. Kring, City Secretary.. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TKAS BY: Sgd. A. C. McCaughan.' Mayor, Corpus Christi, Texas September 12, 1938 TO TH3 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: In connection with our contract executed with you, this 12 day of Septem- ber, 1938, it is recognized by both parties to this contract that if these'securities were ready for delivery today, we would be willing to take three and one-half per cent (3y) bonds on this contract instead of four per cent (40) bonds as provided in said con- tract. We wish to advise you that in case marketing conditions are the same as they are today when the new refunding bonds are actually ready for delivery and if our expenses do not exceed the presently anticipated amount, that we will revise this contract and take delivery of three and one-half per cent (31y,.) bonds instead of four per cent (4%') bonds as contracted for today. It is further understood that the purpose of this letter is to advise you that we wish to pass on any market benefits to you between three and one-half per cent (3f) and four per cent (4f) and in case, at the time your bonds are ready for delivery, we can make a reasonable profit on three and three-fourths per cent (3-3/4,) bonds, but cannot on three and one-half per cent (31) bonds, that we will adjust the contract to this interest figure. C RANSON-DAVIDSON COMPANY BY: Sgd. Ito, E. Allison P. S. We now anticipate that our expenses,in connection with the above will amount to between Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars and Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar., There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secreta . 2 REGULAR MEETING Mayor, M. September 13, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter, Dr. D. A. Segrest, dater and Gas Commissioner, was absent on account of being confined in his home as a result of an injury received on May 7th, A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY T;0 NATURAL GAS CORPORATION AND G. L. ROWZEY ACROSS AND ALONG STREETS i IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGNCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent , C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote= A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R, McGee Aye E A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF` THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; TEXAS TO EXECUTE A QUIT . CLAIM DE'M FOR AND ON BE- HALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO G. L. LIMERICK, AND DECLARING AN MAERGENCY: The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: " A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur. Absent C. 0, Matson Aye ' D. A, Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: ' A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 'O. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye 47 Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Surety bond of Lawrence P. Phillips in « the amount of $ 1,000.00 be approved, Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Auditor's Vouchers report for the month of August be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers Nos. 7712 to 9157 be ratified. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: C. L. Hammil1 be employed as Special Officer to enforce the Fruit and Vegetable Ordinance; at a salary of $ 75.00 per month, effective July 19th, Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: The salary of We &4. Price be raised to $ 70.00 per month, effective September 16, 1938. Reports of the Engineering Department and the Fire Marshall for the month of August were read and ordered filed, The reading of the minutes was postponed until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor, City. Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING September 149 1938 3:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 'Matson and Mireur, Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried Carl Morgan be employed in the Police Department at a salary of $ 120.00 per month; effective September 169 1938. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, f t Mayor. ATTEST: City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING September 159 1938 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a quantity of fire brick for repairing the incinerator at an approximate cost of $400.00 be authorized; Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a quantity of fabricated steel for the Sewer Plant at an approximate cost of $270.00 be authorized. E Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: cost of $97.70 be authorized. Electrical work on the Sewer Plant at a Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a special gas meter at a cost of $450.00 be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a Ford Automobile from the Roy Murray Motors Company for the police Department at a cost of $988.00 be authorized; Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:' Services of Owen W. Holbrook be discon- tinued, effective September 16th as an economy measure and for the best interest of the City, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The services of Jerry D'Unger, Personnel Director, be discontinued, effective September 16, 1938. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned,410 ATTEST: City S ecce ary. REGULAR MEETING September 20, 1938 t_ Mayor.' 7:30 P. M. Members Present: May McCaughan; Commissioners Mireur, McGee'and Watson, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer 'balker and Chief of police Lowman. Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner, was absent on account'of being confined to his home as a result of injuries received on May 7th. t A Resolution was read: ` AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 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 X{TLN- SION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A, Segrest .`Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye ` Joseph Mireur Aye C. ,0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A letter was read from the City Attorney with reference to the examination for plumbers license of A. Struller, 0, Vt. Martin and G. A. Craven. The Attorney recommended that any vacancies existing of the Board of (Examiners be filled by appointment and that the entire Board examine the application of A..Struller. He also recommended that 0. Vt. Martin be given a re-examination of the written part of the examination, also that G. A. Craven be given the entire examination as a Journeyman plumber. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: That D. Smallhorst be appointed as a member of the plumbers' Examining"Board. The report of' the police Department for the month of August was read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a car load of eight inch sewer the be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried: purchase of 100 gas meters be authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City secretbLry, SPECIAL MEETING x September 219 1938 4:00.P.,M. Members'present:. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 714tson and Mireur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The proposition of the Russ, Roe and Com- pany to exchange two City of Corpus Christi 5f Refunding Bonds, Series 1936 for two City of Corpus Christi 6% General Fund Funding Warrants,, Series 1929, at par and accrued interest to each holder provided maturity dates can be agreed upon be accepted, Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a Ford Automobile from the Roy Murray Motors Company for the police Department at a cost of $988000 less trade-in of an old car for $726;00, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor. 1 1 �1100tg r City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING , September 229 1938 11:00 A. M Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and Assistant City Attorney Carr. . A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION QF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER; 19389 t • FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND PARTIES NOTICE • OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THF ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. TheCharterRule was suspended by the following vote: ` A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye s C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: C. W. Sweeney be employed in the Fire Department at a salary of $ 100.00 per month, effective September 16th. s There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 1 ATTEST: City s e or etlaryo - - Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING September 23, 1938 9:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. An Ordinance was read; v PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR THE YEAR 19389 AND FOR EACH SUCC3ZEDING YEAR THERE- AFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED, AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye -C.w0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; s A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. Or Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was ready ; AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALL017 INTEREST UPON ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 19389 FIXING TIIE RATE OF INTEJ12ST TO BE APPLIED AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLO17- ANCES MAY BE, MADE; DEFINING THE A14OUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLOWANCES MAY BE APPLIED9 AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R.:McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the budget for the fiscal year be- ginning March 1, 1938 and ending February 28, 1939, as submitted by the Mayor, be adopted. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; The resignation of W. E. A. Wosnig;as, a member of the Plumbers Examining Board, be accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; The salary of L. H. Davis, motorcycle patrolman, be increased $10.00 per month, effective October 1st, and that he be promoted to the rank of Sergeant; the salary of Hugh Gallagher, Day Desk Sergeant, be increased $10.00 per month, effective October lst;: and the salary o,f S.. J. Fritter, Assistant Chief of police be increased $10,00 per month, effdctive October 1st. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* City S ecre ary._ Mayor., i A SPECIAL MEETING a September 23,'1938 4*130 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Mireur and City Attorney King, C. A. Mansheim, Frank Dawson and E. M.'Kaler appeared before the Council with reference to application for,Plumbers License of A. Struller, 0. W. Liartin and G. A. Craven. The matter was discussed pro and con and the request of the gentlemen present to submit a name of a representative plumber to serve on the Plumbers Examining Board granted, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The recommendation of the City Attorney, reading as follows, be accepted; ,y A September 23, 1938 "Honorable Mayor.and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to the 1937 personal taxes for the Maloney Tank.Manufactur.ing"Com- pany which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend that an adjustment be made on the basis of their affidavit as to the In- ventory of Property which will reduce the taxes from $120.00 to'$105.80. Very truly yours, Sad. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney" t There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor. Cit .Secre ary. REGULAR MEETING September 27, 1938 7:30 P. M& t Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Chief of Police Lowman, Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gast Commissioner, was absent on account of being confined to his home as a result of injuries received on May 7th, Edmund P. Williams, representing the residents of the 300 block in Del Monte Addition, presented a petition for an election to extend the City Limits to include this area. The matter was taken under advisement. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) DOLLARS OUT OF THE CURRENT FUND, NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED FOR THE PURPOSE.OF MAKING AN ADVANCE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY'OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE ADDITIONAL PRELIMINARY EXPENSES OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH AUTHORITY: AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF SUCH SUM BY SAID AUTHORITY; AND. DECLARING AN EI ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: ` A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, -Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye t C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; to the Current -Fund be authorized. + Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: to the Street Improvement Fund be authorized. Transfer of $10,000.00 from the Gas Fund Transfer of $5,000.00 from the. Gas Fund Motion by. Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Voucher of the M. A. R. Pipe Line Company in the amount of $ 170.00 be accepted in full settlement of damages to.City gas lines on Shell Road in connection with the laying of a c: six inch line by J. W. France, Contractor for the M. A. R. Pipe Line ,Company. Hugh T. Henry, Recreational Director, appeared before the Council, requesting that an appro priation be made to the Recreational Council for recreational activities during the winter Ik. N months. The matter was taken under advisement. An Ordinance was read; DEFINING "MASTER ELECTRICIAN", PROVIDING THE MANN3R AND WAY IN WHICH ELECTRICAL WORK SHALL BE CONE, THE KIND ANIS CLASS OF MATERIAL TO BE USED IN SUCH WORK, THE INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL WORK, THE SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTION, THE POWER AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF ELECTRICAL WORK, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE UPON THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL FEE OF FIFTY ($50.00) DOLLARS AND THE GIVING OF A BOND IN THE SUM OF $19000.00; PROVIDING FOR THE bISPLAYING OF SAID LICENSE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN THE PLACE OF BUSINESS OF SUCH PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION TO WHOM SAID LICENSE IS ISSUM� PROVID- ING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR ALT'IATION OF ANY ELECTRICAL WORK AND PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION THEREOF; PROVID- ING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AND RE:4'UIREbIMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL MIRING AND APPARATUS; PRO- VIDING FOR THE MANNER AND 17AY IN 17HICH WIRING IS TO BE ENCASED IN CONDUIT, PROVIDING FOR THE WIRING OF REFRIGERATION AND BATTERY CHARGING EQUIPMENT; PROVID- ING FOR THE NUMBER OF OUTLETS ALL(Yi7ED IN THE WIRING OF CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS HEREIN DEFINED; PROVIDING THAT THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR SHALL KEEP A COPY OF CODE; PROVIDING THE MANNER AND WAY IN WHICH POLES, ETC., SHALL BE MIECTED OR CONSTRUCTED FOR ELECTRICAL LIGHT, POWER, TELEPHONE, OR TELEGRAPH OR RADIO PUR- POSES; .PROVIDING HOCA POL�;S AND LINES MUST BE CON- STRUCTED; PROVIDING FOR A PERMIT FEL DEPENDENT UPON THE NUMBE$ OF OUTLETS OR CIRCUITS, FOR FIXTURE WORK AND THE AMOUNT OF INSPECTION FEES WHERE MOTORS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTRICAL EXAMIN- ING BOARD AND THE DUTIES THEREOF, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION Ola THE -PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERMITH AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION HERE- OF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0.. Watson Aye D, A, Segrest Absent* Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; t A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; J. E. Noyes be appointed as a member of the Plumbers, Examining Board. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Frank Fundling be appointed as a member of the Plumbers' Examining Board. + Y Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The proposal of M, A. and W, T. Cage to furnish the City 1000 cubic yards of mud shell at 50¢ per cubic yard, to be paid -on January 1s�919399 be accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Purchase of 1000 feet of two inch cast • e iron pipe be authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secre Ary. •.SPRCIAL MERTING September 28, 1938 + 4;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur. t Mayor. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; The exchange of two City of Corpus Christi, 59 Refunding Bonds, Series 1936, Nos. 3229 and 3230 due 2/1/69 now owned by Gas Meters Deposits. s Fund for two City of Corpus Christi %. Refunding Bonds, Series 1936 No. 1567 due 2/1/60 and No. 2308 due 2/1/64, now owned by Funding Bonds, Series 1927 Funds, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 1 ' r -- City Sebreltary. Mayor. SPECIAL MING . September 30, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson 4nd McGee. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Resignation of Dr. Gordon Heaney, City physician, be accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Dr. S. F. Cope be employed as City Phy- sician, effective October 1st, at a salary of $200.00 per month. 0 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried Purchase of two S un6trand Adding Machines costing $235.00 each, less $15.00 for trade-in on a Burroughs machine, for the Water and Gas Department be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a car load of cement be authorized There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secr Lary. SPECIAL MEETING October 3, 1938 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. A Resolution was read: RATIFYING TH'$ ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI PRESS AND VIIEKLY NEWS SUBMITTED BY F. B. HARRISON, PUBLISHER, • TO PUBLISH ALL ORDINANCES, CALLS FOR ELECTION AND OTHER CITY BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE PUB- LISHED FOR THE COST OF SIX ($0.06). CENTS PER. LINE; RATIFYING THE PREVIOUS DESIGNATION OF SUCH PAPER AS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN MAER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent • Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent . Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST • Mayor. City Secr Lary REGULAR MEETING October 4, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Dr. D. A. Segrest, Water and Gas Commissioner, was absent on account of being confined to his home as a result of injuries received on May 7th. Mr. 'Edmund P. Williams, Attorney representing R. ti's. McCamey and others, presented a petition for the extension of the city limits to include the Arcadia subdivision. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur.-seconded by McGee 4nd carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Com- pany in the amount of $8,023.16 fqr gas purchased for t 4e period of August, 21st to September 20th inclusive, be approved and paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited Vouchers,report for the month of September be approved, and the.actiora, of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers 9158 to 10,649 inclusive, be ratified. , Reports of the Engineering Department and:Fire Department for the month of September were read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Emma Jo Canutson, City -County Health Nurse be allowed car allowance of $25.00 formerly received by Marie Franke, on account of Miss Franke having been transferred. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Dave Wilkins and Z. S. Tower be appointed as members of the Electricians' Examining Board, Mayor McCaughan excused himself to attend another meeting. The minutes to date were read and approved; There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING a mayor, October 7, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Plumbers Bond of 0. TF. Martin in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved, , Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee andcarried: Purchase of a hydraulic pipe pusher at a cost of $219.00 be authorized. , Bids were submitted:by the following firms on 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe. SAN ANTONIO 141ACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY $20,47. per :100 -.feet. : J ALAMO IRON WORKS CRANE COMPANY 20.75 20.90 CORPUS CHRISTI HARDWARE COMPANY 21.38 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. , There being no further business, the meeting ailjoprned. ATTEST . i y Secr tary. 4 1 . mayor, 1 SPECIAL MEETING October 1q,1938 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and Watson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Bid of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company of $20.47 per 100 feet, as submitted October 7th on 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe, be accepted. ' Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 100 Emsco Gas Meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:' Settlement in Cause No, 18042-B, John Greene by next friend vs City of Corpus Christi, 'for the sum of $5,000.00, $2,000.00 to be paid immediately and $250.00 per month until balance is paid without interest, conditioned on dismissal of -suit of George Greene and wife, vs, City of Corpus Christi in Cause No. pending iii the 117th District Court of Nueces County, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. y Mayor. ATTEST: p r City S creta REGULAR MEETING October 11, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughari, Commissioners Mireu', Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. ' Walter Koch, representing residents of Del Monte, Del Mar, Aransas Cliffs and Rest Haven Additions, presented a petition for the extension of the city limits to include these additions. ` Mark Welsh presented a petition for the extension of the city limits to include Arcadia Addition, An Ordinance was read entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION WITFIN THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETrERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRE- SCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; EAIACTING PRO- VISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A, Segrest' Aye ` Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote:: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled 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 11tHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY, DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING w THE POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAMINr THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECT- ION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELAT- ING TO THE'PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY." The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur 'Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ' Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. McCaughan Aye Zroe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: W. A. Radeker be employed in the Fire ( Department at salary of $100.00 per month, effective October 1st. The minutes to date were read and approved. ( There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . r ATTEST • Mayor. City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING October 13, 1936 10:00 A. Me Y Y members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee and Assistant ( City Engineer Walker. Mayor McCaughan announced that, this meeting was called for the purpose of discussing amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by interested property owners. The following amendments were discussed: "To change all of Block 5, Southwest Heights Addition from a Dwelling District to a Retail District. To change the area between Palmer Street and Nueces Bay Boule- vard from a Dwelling Di$trict to an .Apartment District. To change Lot 17 to Lot 22 inclusive, Block 10, Bayview No, 3 Addition from a Retail District to an Apartment District. To change the following described area from a Dwelling District to an Apartment District. "Beginning 1501 West of Staples Street on Marguerite Street; thence west to Chamberlain Street; thence South to Coleman Street, thence west along Coleman Street and Coleman Street extended to the city boundary line, thence south along the western city boundary line to the southern city boundary -line; thence east along the southern city boundary line to Fourteenth Street, or 17aco Street; thence -south along Fourteenth Street, or Waco Street, to Ayres Street; thence East on Ayres Street to the alley -between Floral Street (13th) and 17aco Street; thence north along the above des- 3 scribed alley to McKenzie Street; thence east along McKenzie Street to the alley between Staples Street and Chamberlain Street; thence -North along the above described alley extended in a northerly direction to the place of beginning." These amendments were discussed pro and con by interested property owners and are.to be submitted to the -Planning Board at its next meeting. There being no further 1.usiness, the meeting adjourned. .ATTEST:_ Mayor. Members Present; REGULAR MELTING October 18, 1938 7;30 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman.. Bids were submitted by the following firms for 1500 feet of 6 inch cast iron water works pipe; Crane Company .7927 per ft. National Cast Iron Pipe Company .775 McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company .78 n " United States.Pipe & Foundry Co. .75 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Simon Joseph appeared before the Council requesting that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to permit the erection and operation of a poultry slaughter house,on the corner of Cleve- land and Antelope Streets. y Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; That the request of Simon Joseph be referred to the Planning Board. John Bigleben appeared before the Council requesting that Palo Alto Street be opened and shelled from Gavilan to Oso Street, stating that the former Council had made this agree- ment in the exchange of property now owned by him for his former location. He was re- quested to obtain from the members of the former Council such an agreement in writing. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The City Secretary was instructed to inform the Planning Board that it was the desire of Mrs. William Rasco,to have Lot 11, Block 4, Bayview Addition to the City of Corpus Christi designated as a Retail District. A Petition was presented by R. L. Broadfoot and others, requesting the reconditioning of Chamberlain Street from Morgan Street to the Tower Theater and Elizabeth Street from Staples to Tenth Streets. The matter was referred `to Street Commissioner McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried;' The pro -rata part of the expenses of William Neyland, Highway Representative, from December 11, 1937 to October 1, 1938 in the amount of $172.25 be paid. The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of September was read and ordered filed. Bids were submitted by the following firms on a truck to be used in the Water Department, Roy Murrays Motor Company $838.81 J. C. Blacjcnall Company 823.50 , 1937 Model 699.50 Gulf Chevrolet Company 801.00 Cage Hardware Company 890.00 The bids were,taken under advisement. Mayor McCaughan brought the matter of reduction of water and gas taps which had been under consideration for some time, to the attention of the Council. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; That the gas and water taps be re- duced 50; and that the City,Atto,rney be instructed to amend the ordinance accordingly. Motion by Segrest,, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 100 gas meters be author - i zed. A < a Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 100 gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of a pump and light plant fo the Water and Gas Repair Department be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee: and carried; The bill of J. V. Bermingham in the amount of $140.00 for repairing and water proofing of the basement be paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; On account of Carl Morgan having resigned, Tom Matthews be employed in the police Department effective October 21st at a salary of $100.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. The minutes to date were riad and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: mayor, A Ci y Secret ry. SPECIAL M32TING October 19, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of a Chevrolet Truck from the Gulf Chevrolet Company at the price of $801.00 in accordance with bid submitted October 18th, be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 260 feet of pipe and fitting for the Sewer plant be authorized. . Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: proposal of J. W. Bermingham for repairs to the mens' toilet on the Third Floor of the City Hall for $150.30 be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secreta y. r SPECIAL MEETING October 20, 1938 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Tiatson & Mireur.. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: Tax roll for the year 1938 be approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Dr. Gordon Heaney be appointed the t t physician in charge of the Venereal Disease Clinic at a salary of $250.00 per month, his duties in this connection to be assumed on or about November 1, 1938. Motion by 17atson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Mrs. Edna Bemus be employed as Investi- gator and �So_ci.al - Welfare 'Porker in connection with the Venereal Disease Clinic at a salary of $125.00 per month and $25.00 per month car allowance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secreta y. • SPECIAL MEETING October 20,, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur.: Motion by Mireur, seconded by ;Vatson and carried: proposal of F. G. Cech & Company to furnish the following for the Calall:en Water plant at a cost of $733.00 be accepted: 40 Units .12/18 #34161 Com. Proj. 4 " 12/18 32160 " " 2 „ 12/18 :2.2140 " " 2 " 12/18 24141 " " 20 Outside Mulli.ons 4Lts. High 2 " it 2Lts. " _with hardware Glazed with Double Strength Glass Inside Mullion Covers. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. - ATTEST: Llayor.Ir In 42 . City Secr tary tl SPECIAL MEETING October 24, 1938 10:00 A. M. Mayor McCaughan$ Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Bid of the United States Pipe and Foun- dry Company as submitted October 18th for 1500 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe be accepted. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried:: Taxes for 1926 to 1936 inclusive for improvements on the Mussett Tract owned by the Rose Hill Cemetery Association which taxes aggregate $157.94•be refunded on account of -the improvements being located outside the city limits. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . Mayor& ATTEST:: - t City Secretar. . REGULAR MEETING October 25, 1938 7:30 P. M. t Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman, J. D. Tally, representing the Federal Petroleum Company, appeared before the Council, re- questing permission to install an underground gasoline tank at the Winerich Motor Company. The matter was referred to the City Engineer, An Ordinance was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE EXAMINING AND SUPERVISION BOARD OF: PLUMBERS, DM. I GNATING THE ME iB RS THEREOF, AIM PRESCRIBING THEIR POWERS AIM DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PLU1,1BERS; AND THOSE ENGAGED IN PLUMBING WORK WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE MANNER AND 17AY IN 17HICH PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE DONE, THE KIND AND CLASS OF MATERIAL TO BE USED IN SUCH TRORK, THE IN- SPECTION OF PLUMBING WORK, AND THE 'SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTION, THE P017ER AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING AND REQUIRING PERMITS FOR CERTAIN -KINDS OF PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE AND COM- PELLING BUILDINGS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE CONNECTED 17ITH PUBLIC S MORS , AND PROVIDING FOR A MASTER PLUMB+. I S BOND AND REGULATING THE MANNER OF LAYING DRAINS, AND PRESCRIBING •PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT,`. AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDIN- ANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ACT; AND DECLARING AN 11t4ERGENCY", BY AMESN1 ING SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28) THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN M',I' ,RGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye - - Absent A. C. McCaughan Aye D. A. Joe Mireur Absent _ Those C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest - Absent Thos. Re McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur - Absent C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent _ Those R. McGee Ay A joint letter from four Electricians of the City was read with reference to the appoint- ment of an Assistant Electrical Inspector, taken up at the earliest possible time. They were advised that the matter would be A petition was read from some of the residents of Southmoreland Addition with reference to extension of the city limits to include said addition. The Petition was ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Mrs. James Creighton be employed in the Library'Separtment at salary of $75.00 per month, effective October 19th. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: plumbers and Drain Layer's Bond of A1 - bent Struller be approved. The minutes to date were read and approved'. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City SecretAry. 0 SPECIAL MISTING October 29, 1938 4:00 P. M. t Mayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: That the TEngineerts office be authorized to issue a permit for erection of a sign on the top of the Roy Murray Motors Company Build ing, the Engineering Office to supervise the erection of said sign. Motion by Mireur, seconded by 'Watson and carried: L. B.`1t1atthieu be employed as Assistant Electrical Inspector at salary of $125.00 per month, effective November 1. 1938. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Mary Schneider be employed in the Emer- gency and Relief Department to siAcceed Mrs. Edna Bemus at a salary of $65,00'per month, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Oyd Fikes and Ross Stephens be em- ployed in the Water and Gas Department to check the water and gas connections at salary of $85.00 per month each. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THU CITY COUNCIL OF THU CITY OF CORPUS .CHRISTI, TEXAS TO T.IEr4ORIALIZE HIS EXCELLENCY HON.. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, PRESIDENT OF TH3 UNITED STATES, AND SECRETARY OF STATE, C ORDELL L. HULL, TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS TO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT THAT THE UNITED tTATES CONFIDENTLY EXPECTS GREAT BRITAIN TO COMPLETE THE 3STABLISHMENT OF A JE17ISH NATIONAL HOMELAND IN PALESTINE 'AND TO THAT END, THAT IMTAI- GRATION INTO PAL SSTIN3 BE CONTINUED WITHOUT IN- TERRUPTION; AND DECLARING AN IMIERGE TCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye ` C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos' R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote.- A, ote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C.' 0, Butson Aye D. A. Segrest Ayq Thos, R. McGee Ayq Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Martin Voorhies be employed part-time in in the Engineering Office at a salary to be determined by the Finance Commissioner and the City Engineer. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The issuance of permits to Carnivals to be hereafter discontinued. 491 Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of a 1937 Mack, Jr. Truck for the Traffic Department at a cost of $325.00 be authorized. J Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; Purchase of 400 meter boxes at a cost of 02.15 each be authorized. ` Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of a paving breaker at a cost of $200.00 be authorized. There being no further business,' the meeting adjourned, Mayor, ATTEST: City Secretar . REGULAR MEETING November 1, 1938 7;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City EngineerBisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Segrest, seconded by rSireur and carried; Refund be made to Herman Waters in laying the amount of $158.50 of the amount paid for / - utility lines in Broadmoor Park Addition on account of being unable to lay 317 feet of said line. A letter of application was read from the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company for the erection of a sign on Lot 9, Block 18, Beach Addition, and was referred to the Engineering Department. A letter of recommendation from the City Zoning and PlanningtCommission was read with reference to changes to the Zoning Ordinance proposed by the City�Council in Resolution passed September 22, 1938. An Ordinance was read; t J AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THF. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PASSM, ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 3960 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RE- SOLUTION RECORDS OF THS CITY OF CORPUS CI1RISTI, BY CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN USE DIS- TRICTS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DE- t CLARING AN Zr,1ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; t A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D.'A,, Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye, The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. 17atson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the Mayor be authorized to publish an official notice of the hearing to be held November 22, 1938 on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to change Lot 11, Block 4, Bayview No, 3 Addition from an Apartment Dis- trict to a Retail District, Several petitions were presented for an election to be held to extend the City Limits to include Additions west of the City. The petitions were ordered filed, pending completion of other petitions being circulated in the same area, Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur andcuarried; Marie Blucher be employed in the Librar Department, effective October'25th, at salary of $x,60.00 per month. 49? Reports of the Engineering and Fire Departments for the month of October were read and t t ordered filed. 4 Motion by Segrest,.seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $7,333.25 for gas purchased for the period of September 21st to October 20th inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety Bond of Tom Matthews be approved. • i Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Extension of gas mains on 19th Street from Morgan to Clyde Street be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried;- Purchase of a car load of Street toppin material be authorized, The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, ATTEST: City secretdry. the meeting adjourned, r -- Mayor. a ` SPECIAL 1.13ETING November 2, 1938 11:30 A. M* Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Alireur, 'Watson, Segrest and McGee, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney, reading as follows, be accepted.' Honorable Mayor and City Council ` Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes of the Regal Beer Company for the year 1938, I wish to recommend that the`assess- ment be reduced from $ 2,500.00 to $880.00 which is in,accord- ance with affidavit furnished by them as to the correct value.' Very truly yours, Sgd, R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of two valves at a cost of $ 250.00 be authorized, ' Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a car load of fabricated steel for the Water plant at a cost of $691.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST:� Mayor, City Secreta y. Sp3CIAL MELTING November 3, 19$8 ' 8:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Watson and McGee.` A Resolution was read: ` AMINDIN(� A RESOLUTION ENTITLb a A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW INTEREST UPON ADVANCP, PAYMENTS OF AD VALORMI TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1938, FIX- ING THE RATE OF INTERM= T TO BE APPLIED AND THE PERIOD DURING 17HICH SUCH ALLOWANCES MAY BE I1ADE;: DEF INI?°dG THE AMOUNT OF ADVAkCE PAY1l1=TS UPON WHICH SAID ALLOa':ANCES T.AY BE APPLI'0; AND DE- CLARING AN EI,ZERGM, =" BY AM-731MING THE THIRD PARAGRAPH AND; SECTION T`+70 THEREOF; AND DECLAR- ING AN ZMERG NCY. The Charter `Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A.; Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C. 0. Watson D. A.; Segrest Thos, R. McGee Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and 'carried: 0 Absent Aye Aye Absent Nye Payment of $400.00 to Harold A. Carr and J. P. Simpson for fees in trial of case styled D. M. Jones et al vs City of Corpus Christi et al. An Ordinance was read; AMENDING AN ORDINANCE KNOWN AND CALLED THE PLUMBING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4th DAY OF JANUARYS 1938 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 109 PAGE 67 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RE- CORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was.passed by the following vote: A. C. t1cCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos* R. 1,IcGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC H EJRING TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. ON THE 22ND DAY OF NOVET�=5 1 1938, FOR T113 PURPOSE OF GIVING ALL INTI STED CITIZENS, PROPERTY 01NERS, AND PARTIES NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTING OF AN APIA NDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0.� r;atson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye There being, no further business, the meeting adjourned, y d r7 — -� ATTEST: Mayor, City SedretarYa SPECIAL 113ETING November 4: 1938 4000 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur,s:econded by McGee and"carried: Appointment of Judge:Birge Holt, Bertram a Parker and Mrs. M. G. Eckhardt, succeeding L. H. Gross, John T. TVright and Mrs. Luther Terry respectively, and the re -appointment of 0. IT. Stevens as members of the Library Board, be confirmed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by P:TcGee and carried;. Purchase of a car load of reinforcing steel in the amount of $981.00 for the Water Plant be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a car load of rip rap for repairs to Cole park be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of one sludge pump for the Sewer Plant at a cost of $682..00 be authorized,. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: payment of $322.00 to T. J. Cahill covering balance due on contract for laying 2 four and one-half inch utility lines across the ship channel, as per contract dated November 30, 1929, $72.00 of which amount to be applied on the Water and Gas account of T. J. Cahill and the remainder placed to the credit of E. IV. Kelly, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of six City of Corpus Christi General Fund %, Bonds$ subjeQt to approval of Burton Dunn, Treasurer, at $ 102.10 de- livered to the Corpus Christi Natidnal Bank without exchange, be authorized. Bids were submitted by the following firms for supplying gasoline to the City of Corpus Christi for a period of ninety days: NAME OF COMPANY PRICE MAXIMUM Magnolia Petroleum Company .09 .09 Minimum Guaranteed Gulf oil Corporation .09 .09 "' " The Texas Company .09 .09 Cities Service Oil Company .09, .09 Humble Oil & Refining Company .09 .09 Turner Oil Company .09, .09 Independent Oil Company .09, .09 Minimum not guaranteed Gandy -Robertson Oil Company .09. .09 Minimum guaranteed Houston Oil Company of Texas .09 .09 Coastal Petroleum Company .09 .09 W The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: House Movers' Bond of Bonif acio Uresti and-Ricardo_Tara be approved, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Sec etary 7 SPECIAL M3 'TING November 7, 1938 4:30 P. 1,10 Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners V:atson, McGee and Mireur. L. Hamilton Lowe and Dean B. Kirkham, Attorneys, representing the City in the case of Live Oak County vs City of Corpus Christi, discussed with the Council, the advisability of settling said case out of court. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Texas Company be given contract to supply the City with gasoline for a period of ninety days at price submitted on November 40 1938. Motion by McGee, seconded by 'Watson and carried: purchase of a car load of caliche be authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: iron for the Water plant be authorized. Purchase of a car load of sulphate of Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson, and carried: payment of $39000.00 to the firm of 495 Myers, Noyes and Forrest, Consulting .3ri gineers, for services rendered in connection with the Bayfront Improvement Program, There being no further business, ATTEST: : City Secreta y. be authorized. the meeting adjourned, Mayor, ` REGULAR METING ` November 8, 1938 7;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City agineer Walker and Chief of Police Lo,tifman. A number of petitions were presented for extension of the city limits covering area west of the City, southwest of the City and Southmoreland Addition, for the extension of the City Limits to include areas defined in the petitions. The petitions were ordered filed, pending completion of other petitions for similar`purposes. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A LICENSE FOR UNDERGROUND MAINS FOR THE TEXAS AND NEW,, ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY, AND DECLARING AN E111HRG7�ICY. ` The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye } a E The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: r A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye _ D. A. Segrest Absent t Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; House Mover's Bond of 1. P. Limon be Audited Vouchers report for the month''of . October be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 10650 to 12022 inclusive be ratified, Report of the Fire Marshall for the month of October was read and ordered filed. 63 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of 100 gas meters was authorized Motion by I4lireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of six 1 inch water meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of one sludge pump for the sewer j plant be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: George Etheridge be employed in the Fire Department at a salary of $100.00 per month effective November 9th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried Lacy Reosonover be employed as a motor- cycle patrolman at salary of $100.00 per month effective November 9, 1938. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. Finance Commissioner 1,1ireur reported the six bonds authorized to be purchased under date of November" 4t112 had been sold before purchase consummated, ' The minutes to date were read and approved. I= There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secr tart'. SPECIAL M23-ING November 10, 1938 5:00 p. M. Jjayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Application of Ray West to erect a Fill- ing Station at the c.orner of Elizabeth and Staples Streets be approved and the Engineer's office authorized to issue a permit. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Contribution of $ 250.00 to the Centennial Museum Commission for the erection of a museum building on the site previously allocated by the Council, located in South Bluff park, be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney, read- ing as follows, be accepted: November 7, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; With reference to personal taxes of the perfecto Cleaners for the years 1928 to 1938 inclusive which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Assessor, I wish to recommend that an ad.ju.�tmbht be made on the basis -of -the affidavit furnished by them. i It is my understanding that several attempts have been made to ha#e the assessment adjusted, and being unable to do so, payment has been d eclined.. They have agreed tb pay the taxes on the basis as recommended. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Purchase of 100 gas regulators be author- ized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.tv / i Mayor. ATTEST: City Secreta y. - SPECIAL MEETING November 140• 1938 5:00 P. M. . Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 1,,,7ireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted by the following firms on a quantity of pipe and fittings, McWANE CAST IRON PIP COMPANY AMOUNT ITIMI UNIT •PRICE TOTAL 15001 10" C. I. Pipe 1.49 2,235.00 70001 8" C. I. ripe . 1.11 7,770.00 10000'` 6" C. I. Pipe .79 7,800.00 3 10 x 8 Tees 19.85 ea. 59.55 4-97 • 2 - 10 x 6 Tees 18.75 ea, e 37.50 1 8 x 6 Red 7.65 ea 7,65 6 8 x 6 lees 14.45 ea, 86.70 4 8 x 6 Crosses 17,35 ea. 69.40 10 6"'Tees 10.70 107,00 6 6-.x 4 Tees 9080 58.80 6 6 x 4 Crosses 11.85 71.10 4 8 x 6 Crosses 18,302.70 Price F.O.B. Birmingham$ Alabama with freight allowed to Corpus Christi, Texas based on cartload freight rate of $7.26 a net ton. Tees AMOUNT I T Md AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANYt UNIT PRICE 15001 10" C. I. Pipe 1.46 70001 8" C. I. pipe 1.09 100001 6" C. I, Pipe 0.755 3 10.x 8 Tees 18.00 2 10 x 6 Tees 17,02 1 8 x 6 Red 6,94 6 8 x 6 Tees 13.10 4 8 x 6 Crosses 15.7p 4 8 x 4 Crosses 14.26 10, 6 x 6 Tees 9,70 6 6 x 4 Tees $.88 61 6.x 4 Crosses 10,72 - t F. 0. B. Corp..is Christi, Texas C AMOUNT ITEM 1.47 15001 10" C. I. pipe 70001 8" c. I. pipe 100001 6" C. I. Pipe 5.3705 Fittings 110.00 Ton t NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY t UNIT PRICE 1.475 1,11 0.775 - 107.00 Ton 0 ,'TOTAL ' 2,190.00 7$630.00 7$550.00 54,00 34.04 6.94 78,60 63.04 57.04 97.00 53.28 64.32 17$878.26 TOTAL 29212.50 7$770.00 7$750,00 574.64 18$307.14 Price F. 0. B. Corpus Christi$ Texas. UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY AMOUNT ITEM UNIT PRICE TOTAL 15001 10" C. I. Pipe 1.47 -$2$205,00 70001 e NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY t UNIT PRICE 1.475 1,11 0.775 - 107.00 Ton 0 ,'TOTAL ' 2,190.00 7$630.00 7$550.00 54,00 34.04 6.94 78,60 63.04 57.04 97.00 53.28 64.32 17$878.26 TOTAL 29212.50 7$770.00 7$750,00 574.64 18$307.14 Price F. 0. B. Corpus Christi$ Texas. UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY AMOUNT ITEM UNIT PRICE TOTAL 15001 10" C. I. Pipe 1.47 -$2$205,00 70001 8�1 C. ,I. Pipe 1.10 7$700.00 100001, 60 C. I. Pipe 0.77 7$700,00 5.3705 Fittings 110.00 Ton 590,76 18$195.76 Price F. 0. B. Birmingham, Alabama with freight allowed to Corpus Christi$.Texas. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Letter of recommendation dated November 14th of the Attorneys in the Cause No, 2959, Live Oak County vs. City of Corpus Christi$ reading as follows$ be accepted, November 14$ 1938 In Re; Cause.No. 2959 Live Oak County vs City of Corpus Christi pending in District Court of Live Oak vCounty, Texas, To the Honorable Mayor and City Commission of the City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Honorable Body; After having negotiated for some months with the plaintiffs in the above cause in an effort to reach some settlement of the.above controversy, we are at last convinced that there is no hope of settling the case for a smaller figure than that offered by the Commissioners of Live Oak County totyou in meeting during last summery which figure was $17,500.00 for a complete release of all liability under the exist- ing contract and for all damages alleged to have resulted from the erection of the dam at Mathis, which Plaintiffs have.contended constituted a trespass of their properties, being roads and bridges belonging to Live Oak County. The proposed settlement.contemplates a full release to the City of all liability under the contract and a full release of all lia- bility.directly and proximately regulting from the erection of the dam and the resulting flooding of the lands. In other words, the County will take over the maintenance of their.roads in their present condition and relieve the City of any future obligation to maintain same and release the City from all liability for future damages caused by the presence of the dam. The only thing which the release could not absolve the City from would be liability for improper operation of`the dam. Of course, the improper operation of the dam is always a contingent liability of the City, which cannot be released in futuro, but in any litigation that might arise, based on such a charge, the burden would be upon the claimant to show that the City was negligent, not in the erection or maintenance of the dam, but in.the manipulation of the flood gates thereon. `s r We do not believe that.this contingent liabjli�y will likely arise inpofar as those parties owning property above the dam are con- r cerned. It is our opinion, in Spite of a contrary opinion by the Hon. -Leroy Denman, present attorney for the Coanty of Live Oak, that the contract sued on is invalid, and can be defeated. However, in this -suit there is a claim for damages for the takin.� and damaging of property without due process of law under the Constitutional provision, making it necessary for any person, firm or corporation who takes or damages the property of another tp make restitution therefor. Even if we were successful in defeating the contract, which we believe we would be, we would still be faced with thecause of action for trespass and resulting damages. In view of that situation, it is' our opinion, that, having exhausted all other possibility of settling the case at a lower figure, it.would be well to settle this litigation for the figure mentioned, provided the plaintiff would agree to permit the payments to be made over a period of time of from six to eight months, with equal installments payable each month. We believe that such a settlement can be arranged,. , t The City can readily appreciate the fact th'atwhile we might be successful in defeating the contract and holding tle damages at the present time to a lower figure t1lan that mentioned as a settlement figure, the threat of future litigation for recurrent damages would be present, ' unless the Plaintiff sought to have all the damages assessed in this one action under the trespass theory. At'the present moment, we are not certain as to whether or not this suit can be carried on and maintained for the purpose of recovering only those damages which have occurred up to now, or whether the Plaintiff will be compelled to recover the entire dam- age resulting from the erection of the dam and the incidental flooding of the roads of the County of Live Oak. In either event, however, we would be ultimately faced with a jury trial on the fact issue.of.damagps in Live Oak.County, as our Plea. of privilege question will likely be decided against us,.in view of the Court of Civil Appeals opinion in remanding that branch of the case for another hearing. We, therefore, respectfully submit to you our opinion that if this settlement can be made along the lines mentioned, and if the City is in position to make the payments mentioned, it would likely result in a saving of some considerable amount in the long run. This opinion is sub- mitted to you for your consideration, and without any urging on our part that settlement be made, unless the City feels that the reasons we have stated are sufficient to justify it, under the circumstances. Vie stand ready and willing to defend this suit, with a fair hope of defeating the contract, and holding the damages down to a reasonable figure. But,'in view of the fact that the case will probably be tried in a foreign county, we feel that there is little likelihood that we can keep the damages ul- timately recovered to a figure low enough to justify the risk of a trial in the face of an offer of settlement of $17,500.00 please advise us of your decision in the mattei- at the earliest possible mpment, as the offer is made for a limited time only. V ery sincerely yours, JONES & KIRKHAM BY: Sgd. Dean B. Kirkham KLEBERG, ECKF.ARDT & LOWE BY; S gd. L. Hamilton Lowe APPROVED: Sgd, R. Briscoe King City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT ES�� 1,4 r t Elayor. REGULAR MEETING November 159 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Atto m ey King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. John Bigleben appeared before the Council, presenting letters from former Mayor Giles and former Commissioner Mobley with reference to the conditioning of Palo Alto Street in accord- ance with an agreement with the former Council. The matter was taken under advisement. Several petitions were presented for the extension of the city limits to include the area west of the City. The petitions were ordered filed, pending the drawing up of ordinances calling elections. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: That Frank Sparks be permitted to widen. the Street at the corner of Lower Broadway and Lawrence Street, placing a sidewalk along the side of the'building, filling in the area between the sidewalk and the property line for parking purposes, subject to the specifications of the Engineering Department and with the understanding that he obtain consent of property owners through the entire. block for the widening of Lower Broadway five feet. The Mayor was excused at this time to attend another meeting. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M. November 16th. The minutes to date were read and approved. ATTEST: Gr� City secrEftary. , RECESS MEETING November 169 1938 5:00 P. M. Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and McGee and City Attorney King. An Ordinance was read:entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED I-I±1EIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVI- SIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EIAERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan `Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye . D. A, Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan' 'Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL'OF TAS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ORDEftING AN ELECTION WITH- IN THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN. FOR THE PUR- POSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVI-, SIGNS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE ' OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent bThos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye 0 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The American Cast Iron Pipe Company be awarded bdf.f ar a quantity of pipe and fittings at price submitted in their bid of November 14th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Meeting to be recessed until 5:00 P. M., f November 17, 1938. ATTEST: _ City Secre ary. Mayor :-._RECESS MEETING November 17, 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. A Resolution was read: z CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND DECLARING AN MAERGENCY. The Charter Rule -was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye; Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: . A Resolution was ready A. C. McCaughan Aye = Joe Mireur Aye C', 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye CANVASSIN s RETURNS AND DECLARING R2`S3ULT3 OF AN ELECTION AND DECLARING AN MIERGMI SCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. Co McCaughan' Aye Joe Miruer Aye. C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan' Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 501 0 ATTEST: j Mayor. C3.ty Seci-etaryl SPECIAL MEETING November 210 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Mireur. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of:1000 cubic yards of mud shell to be paid for February lst be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney of November 10th reading as follows be accepted: ' November 109 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Council ' Corpus Christi,�Texas Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes of the Salem Grocery for the years 1932 to 1937 inclusive which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Assessor, I wish to re- commend that adjustment be made in accordance with affidavit fur- nished as to the valuation for the various years. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) R. Briscoe King City Attorney Motion by Mireur,_ seconded by McGee and carried: Bond of P. T. Moore$ owner of the Hart Cab Company covering five taxicabs be approved, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: _ Mayor. r � City Secreta y. SPECIAL,MEETING November 229 1938 10;00'A, M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and Assistant City Attorney Carr. This meeting was called for the purpose of hearing any objections to the changing of Lot,11 B lock 4, Bayview No, 3 Addition from a Dwelling District to a Retail District as recommend by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Noble B. Dougherty objected to the change, stating that he considered it unnecessary to have additional retail area designated and that he purchased a site and built a home in that vicinity on the : assumption that this area would remain as a residential area. No action was taken on the matter by the Council. At 3:15 P. M., November 229 1938, Noble Be Dougherty withdrew objections to the above proposed change. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: That the City accept the offer of sale of Lots 5 and 6 and lots east of same, Block 82,.Beach Portion, for consideration of furnished $6,500.00, subject to title policy to.-_beAyl the Guaranty `Title & Trust Company, and Mr. L. R Clarkson was instructed to advise the owners of said acceptance. There being no further business, the meeting.adjour_ned, ATTEST: Mayor, City Se retar M 502 REGULAR MEETING November 22, 1938 7;30 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, Assistant City Attorney Carr, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. An Ordinance was read entitled; AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,'ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRI- TORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PUR- SUANT TO SUCH ELECTION;' DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH.TERRITORY, AND NAM- ING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF -NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos.. R. McGee Aye. The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; < A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A Segrest Absent t Thos. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled; AN, ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,'TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRI TORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY,; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PUR- SUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAM- ING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTIONS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELAT- ING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE;, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan, Aye ' *Joe in reur = Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos,, R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled; AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRI- TORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PUR- SUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAM- ING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELAT- ING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C, McCaughan Aye •Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye 503 D. A. Segrest .Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned/ ATTEST: Mayor• r City Secr tar SPECIAL MEETING November 239 1938 - 11:30 A. M.. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of the East- 110 feet of Lot 4, Block 93, Beach Addition, for consideration of $1,750.00 subject to title policy being furnished by the Guaranty Title & Trust Company, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secr tart'. SPECIAL MEETING C , November 239 1938 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan,. Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a quantity of fire brick for the repair of the Incinerator at an approximate cost of $9000'00 be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of the necessary material for providing space at the Municipal Airport for the Eastern Airlines at an approximate cost of 1500.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of one City of Corpus Christi Storm Sewer %. Warrant due January 1, 1942, subject to approval by Treasurer, Burton Dunn be authorized. -- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i Mayor. ATTEST:/ City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING November 260 1938 12:00 Noon.. Members Present,: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of the East 90 feet of Block 64,_ Beach Addition for consideration of $2,500.00, subject to the title policy being furnished by the Guaranty Title and Trust Company, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of the East 90 feet of Block 53, Beach Addition for consideration of $2,500.00, subject to title policy being furnished by the Guaranty Title and Trust Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: That the mayor be authorized to execute deeds to W. E. Reese and wife on 160 feet East of the extension of Dots 5 and 6, Block 72, t 504 Beach Addition in exchange for the West 10 feet of the same description of property be authorized, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: - City Sec etary Mayor. REGULAR MEETING November 29, 1938 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee, City;Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. t Mr. H. Alston Terry appeared before the Council, representing the owner of property on Mussett and Thirteenth Streets, suggesting that the property owner give ten feet of,his property on Mussett Street and ten feet of property on the opposite side which would permit a uniform width of streets and would benefit him in the improvement of his propert; The matter was referred to the -71�igineering Department for recommendation. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: R. J. Hamilton be appointed a member of the Plumber's Examining Board to succeed Frank Fundling who moved from the City. An Ordinance was read:entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. 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 AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SA119 A PART OF THE CtITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,:.SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CHARGED WITH ITS BURDENS, ATM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: t A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Aye .D. A. Segrest Absent Thos.. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO. THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIB- ING SAME, AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DE- CLARING 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 PURDENS, AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter Rule was suspended-and'the.above Ordinance passed:by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. 'Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by 'Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a quantity of drugs for the Venereal Disease Control T7ork from the McInnis Drug Company for net price of $845.00 . to be paid for as used (by buying in such amount, a substantial discount could be obtainep , be authorized. 505 Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried: Bill of the Blue Print Shop in the amount of $126.95 for=water and gas charts be approved, Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: That the meeting be recessed until.11:00 A. M. November 309 1938. _ The minutes to date wera read and approved. ATTEST: r l City Secre ary. . t RECESS MEETING �i Mayor. November 309 1938 11:00 A. M. Members Present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. An Ordinance was read: AMENDING THE. ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS'CHRISTI PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 3960 OF THE THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY CHANGING THE D23IGNATION OF A C.3RTAIN US3 DISTRICT FROM AN APARTMENT DISTRICT TO A RETAIL DISTRICT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN MIERG7,3NCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. L,JcCau.ghan Aye Joe Mireur Aye r C. 0 Watson Aye D. A. Segrest ..Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye = Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson A=ye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MANAGER OF THE WATER AND GAS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO D )kKE ALLOWANCES AND CHARGE OFF ACCOUNTS STYLED "GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT ALLOWANCES AND CHARGED OFF ACCOUNTS NUMBERS ONE, TWO AND THREE", ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; GIVING THE REASON T HER3=OR; AND DECLARING AN M, 4MGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos., R. MCGse - Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O. -Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee - Aye S Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 100 gas meters be authorize Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 2500 feet of pipe be auth- orized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The following be allowed car allow- ances effective November 1st. C. L. Hammill. $ 15.00 per month Oyd Fikes $15.00 11 " G. Guy Miller $15.00 per month L. D. Matthieu 25.00 " to G. Guy Miller be allowed $30.00 for the use of his car from July 15, 1938 to November 1, 1938. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur, and carried: Jack Filson by instFucted to discontinu services of the Police Radio Transmitter, effective December lsti. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the City Attorney be instructed to file a protest with the Railroad Commission with reference to drilling wells within an area of about one mile on either side of the Nueces River without special precautionary measures being taken and requesting that a bond of $100,000.00 be required for drilling wells in the area indicated. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and.carried: Thp Water Department to be authorized to extend industrial rates,to the T'later Improvement District now purchasipg water from the City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. G ATTEST: - . � �_z ^­C� .1 City Secretfary, SPECIAL MEETING December 2, 1938 4:30 P. M. Mayor. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest ,and McGee and City Attorney King, G. T..Granger, Foster Phipps, Jerry D'Unger and Be D,. TArleton, representing the Barnsdall Refining Company, appeared before the Council protesting the holding of an election on Dec- ember 20th to extend the city limits to include their property in the city limits. The matter was discussed pro and con, the City Attorney advising that in his opinion the matter was out of the hands of the Council until results of the election-had,beeM determined. He would, therefore, not advise the Council to recall the election. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING, 'a UIPO'iJERING AND IN- STRUCTING THE MAYOR. OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO AN AGRE73MENT, CONTRACT AND SLITTLEMENT WITH LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS OF FULL SETTLEMENT AND RE- LEASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $179500.00; PROVIDING FOR ALL PAST, PREENT AND FUTURE LIABILITY ON THE PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN BRIDGES IN•LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS, AS WELL AS OTHER DAMAGES IN REGARD TO THE OPERATION OF MATHIS DAM AND MATER SYSTE21: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson , Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson q Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos# R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF A CERTAIN POR- TION OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS SOUTHBLUFF PARK TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING THEREON, A CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM; DESCRIBING THE ` TRACT TO BE ALLOCATED; REPEALING THE ALLOCA- TION STATED IN RESOLUTION NO. 836, RECORDED IN VOLUME 109 PAGE 146 OF THE RESOLUTION AND OR- DINANCE RECORDS 'OF 'THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 50 GIVING THE REASON THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN. EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan. Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Platson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye i Thos.. R. McGed Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur -. Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee. Aye An Ordinance was read= PROVIDING FOR THE RELEASE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON DELINQUENT TAXES DE- LINgUENT AS OF JULY 19 1935, AND FIXING THE RATE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST THEREON FROM SUCH DATE AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF DELI14UENT TAXES IN 'IN- STALLMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote= A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye � D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above 'Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur A -ye C. 0. T'Jatson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of a quantity of fire brick from the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company at cost of $4710'50 be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Purchase of 2500 feet of two inch pipe at a cost. of $625.00 be authorized.. Motion by Mireur, seconded,by McGee.and carried; Bill of the Corpus Christi Book and Stationery Company in the amount of $181.38 for supplies for the Water and Gas Department be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and.carried; Bill of the Nueces Printing Company in the amount of $ 125.00 for ledger sheets for the eater and Gas Department be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjoqrned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING, December 3, 1938 12;00 Noon Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of B1ook 92, Beach Addition be authorized and the__Mayor likewise be authorized to execute purchase contract for same for consideration,of $31,500.00 subject to title policy to be furnished by the Guaranty Title and Trust Company. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. --City- Secreta . SPECIAL MEETING December 5, 1938 11:30 A. M. • Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Comrgissioners McGee and Matson and City Attorney King. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A BID FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY TO BE USED IN THE REMOTE CONTROL STATION AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STAT y, A COPY OF WHICH BID IS ATTACHED. HERETO; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; - A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur . Absent C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur reur , - Absent C. 0, Watson Aye . D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Afire There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. it Mayor. ATTEST:. City Secretar . REGULAR M L ING December 6, 1938 7;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor Pro:"Tein-M;reur, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. A::Resoluti.o.n was read; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE .28TH DAY OF DECEMZBER, 1938 t FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND PARTIES NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPT- ING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent • D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was parsed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C.;0, Watson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye • Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was ; read; for the first time; AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT EN- TERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BOB WOLF, OF DATE OF OCTOBER 26TH9 1937 AND AUTHORIZED IN A RESOLUTION OF THE SAM'Z DATE, RECORDED IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 622 OF - THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING THE FOURTH PARA- GRAPH OF SUCH AGREEMENT. And passed to the, second reading by the following vote; A. C. -McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye 509 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $3,565.52 for gas purchased for -the period of October 20th.to November 21st inclusive, be approved and; paid. Reports of the Fire Department, `Engineering Department. and police Department for the month of November were read and ordered filed.. t Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Audited Vouchers -report for the month of November be approved and the action of the Mayor and Pontroller in signing vouchers numbers 12023 to .1353:9 inclusive, be ratified, The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business,,the meeting adjourned ATTEST: City S cretary SPECIAL MEETING December 9, 1938 9;00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur. Motion•by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carkied; purchase of 1000 pubic yards of mud shell at 50¢ per cubic yard from Cage Brothers, to be paid for February lst, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secreta . SPECIAL MEETING r December 9, 1938 5;00 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney ging. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of the title and riparian rights to the property east of the east line of Lot 1, Block 82, Beach Addition for con- sideration of $1,500.00, subject to a title policy being furnished, be authorized. Bids were submitted by the following firms for 10,000 feet of 2:`' inch 'cast iron pipe; Alamo Iron Works $19.15 per 100 feet San Antonio Machine & Supply Company 19.25 Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company 19.25 1/2 of 1% Cash Discount 10th Proximo. McWayne Cast Iron Pipe Company 230'00 American Cast Iron Pipe Company 25:00 National Cast Iron Pipe Company 25.00 " ^ United States pipe & Foundry Company 26.00 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; The salary of Judge Jesse Wright as Director of the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District, be increased $50.00 per month for four months beginning January 1, 1939, due to the necessity of his being in Austin a large part of the time, which salary is to cover expenses. Motion by McGee, seconded by Tiatson and carried; The Mayor and Controller be authorized to execute 77, p. A. project proposal No. 11-519 to provide employment for needed personnel in 510 the supervision and coordination of recreational activities on the pubXic grounds of.the City.. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Engineering Office be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a neon bulletin sign on the east property line of Lot 8, Block 38, Beach Addition, subject to supervision of construction by the Iigineering Department. t There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, Ci y seerdtary. SPECIAL MEETING December 12, 1938 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee and City A Attorney King. A Resolution was read: A • a FIXING MINIMUM WAGE RATES ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI SEAVALL AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES.; AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY, • t The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent • Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Absent, Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Alamo Iron Works be awarded bid for -10,000 feet of 2.'- inch cast iron pipe in accordance with their bid of December 9th, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t ' ATTEST:- Mayor. 4 City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING December 130 1938 %30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, Watson and Segrest, City Attorney King, Chief of Pollce Lowman and City Engineer Bisset. A Resolution was read for t)ae second time; AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF AN AGREIMIENT ENTERED INTO BY AND BETW2ZN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BOB WOLF, OF DATE OCTOBER 26TH9 1937 AND AUTHORIZED IN A RESOLUTION OF THE SAME DATE, RECORDED IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 622 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH OF SUCH AGREEMENT* And passed to the third reading by the I following vote: ` A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Ayd The report of the Fire Marshall for the month. of November was read and -ordered filed. NN 511. A Petition was presented to change the name of Tiger Street to North Broadway. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The case of George Scruggs vs City of Corpus Christi for damages, be settled -for the amount of $500.00, and the attorneys instructs to draw the proper releases, releasing the City from any and all damages in said case. The Mayor -was excused at this time to attend another meeting. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secr Lary. SPECIAL M :,TING s 4 December 159 1938 5:00 P. 1.1 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. I. M. Alexander and a group of property owners on North Beach appeared before the Council, requesting a railroad crossing at Bushick Place on North Beach. City:Attorney King explain the legal procedure and advised that it probably would entail long legal litigation, and was;instructed to proceed to obtain the crossing. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of Lots 2 and 3. Block 3, Beach Portion of the C. W. & W. Subdivision, and title and riparian rights east thereof for consideration of $ 5,500.00 be authorized, subject to title policy being furnished. Motion by•iatson, seconded by McGee and carried: Revised budget of the Venereal Disease Control Project be approved, such approval to be signified by the J�Jayor+s signature. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Mayor and City Secretary be author- ized to execute 71. P. A. Project proposal No. 11 for extension and rehabilitation of gas lines involving expenditure of $83,070.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur, and carried: That the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi be authorized to execute an application for a radio station license to the United States of America Federal Communications Commission. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: payments to Myers, Noyes and Forrest of $1,000.00 on December 2nd, $5,000.00 on December 14th for contract on engineering services in -connection with the Bayfront Protection Program, be ratified. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secreta y. SPECIAL M9 TING December 1.60 1938 5;00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of Lots 2, 31 10 and 11, Block 93, Beach Addition and title and riparian rights deeds thereof for consideration of $119250.00 be authorized, subject to furnishing of title policy. There being no further business, the meeting adjounned. ATTEST: Mayor. 512 SPECIAL MEETING December 19, 1938 5;00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded; by, McGee and carried: J. B. Lockard be appointed Election Judge to succeed Harry Stuth who resigned to hold election on December 20th for extension of the city limits, including the area of Bonita, Fitchue Place and Merchants Additions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r,Iayor. City Secretary,,/ SPECIAL MEETING December 20, 1938 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King; The-follpwing_letter was read to the Council: December 20, 1938 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners City of Corpus Christi,, Texas Gentlemen , At the meeting of the City Planning Commission, Monday, December 19th, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried to recommend to the City Council that the suit of the Independent Ice Company vs the City of Corpus Christi be appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals.. The Planning Commission also wishes to express their gratitude and commend the City Attorneys for their very able con- duct of the case. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd.) Robert Walker, A Motion was made by Commissioner Segrest that the City Attorney be instructed to file notic of appeal in the case of the Independent Ice Company vs City of Corpus Christi. The follow- ing vote was recorded; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Nay T. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0. Watson Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The occupants of the space on the Munici- pal pier be given notice to vacate, e t s Motion by Mireur, seconded,by Segrest and carried: Mrs. James Creighton's salary be raised to ;90.00 per month, effective December lst, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: We H. McElroy, Special Auditor of the Water & Gas Department be allotted $300.00- for the total overtime work by him in the in- stallation of the improved system in the Department. It is noted that this amount had been previously paid as advances on salary. There being no further business, theanmeetipg adjourned. ATTEST: City Secre ary. U Mayor. t 513 REGULAR MEETING December 20, 1938 7:30 P. Me Members Present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King, Chief of Police Lowman and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Tate -lax Medicine Company be granted a license, upon payment of the regular license fee, to conduct a show at the corner of Port Avenue and Leopard Street, A Resolution was read for the third time: AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF AN AGREE- MENT ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BOB WOLF, OF DATE OCTOBER 26TH, 1937 AND AUTHORIZI 'IN 'A RESOLUTION OF TH2 SAME DATE, RECORD'4 IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 622 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF T113 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH OF 'SUCH AGRE3MENT. The above Resolution was passed by the following vote - An*Ordinance was read: 0 A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0.'Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye ' CHANGING°THE NAME OF "TIGER STREET" A STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO "NORTH BROADWAY"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN MAERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by 4 the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. ;A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee A -ye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote.- ote;A, A,C, McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent, Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: 5:00 P. M., December 219 1938. The minutes to date were read and approved. ATTEST: City Secret ry. That the meeting be recessed until Mayor. RECESS MEETING December 21, 1938 5:00.P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. A Resolution was read: CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMNERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote : A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D'. A. Segrest. Absent Thos. R, McGee Aye 514 The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; ` 'A. C. McCaughan 'Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r Mayor. ATTEST: Ci y Secretary, SPECIAL MEETING December 22, 1938 1 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest; Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Frank Dolan, Policeman, be suspended from service for fifteen days without pay for conduct unbecoming to an officer and a gentleman. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried J. G. Coutts be appointed election judge to succeed L. B. riandless, to hold an election in Southmoreland Addition on Decem- ber 27th to determine whether or not said area would be included in the city limits. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. _ Mayor, ATTEST: City S ecr tary. REGULAR MEETING . December 27, 1938 .7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, City Attorney ging, Chief of Police Lowman, Assistant Chief of Police Fritter and City Engineer Bisset. An Ordinance was read entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, .TEXAS RLCEIVING INTO THL CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CTRISTI AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CI?CISTI, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDI- NANCES AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CHARGED 17ITH ITS BURD=, AND DECLARING AN =ERGENCY. The CharterRule was suspended by the following vote: . A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A: Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by 1,1ireur and carried; The meeting be recessed until 4:00 P. M. December 28th. The minutes to date were read and approved. ATTEST; 1� Mayor, City Seere ary. gn- 515 SPECIAL MEETING December 28, 1938 10;00 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, The purpose of this meeting was to hear objections to changing of Blocks 5039 603, 703 and the east one-half of 803-A,Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition to the City of Corpus Christi from Dwelling "A" area district to Dwelling "B" area district. ` No one appeared for or against the change, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secrletarvi RECESS MEETING K December 289 1938 4;00 P. M. Mayor, Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest. A Resolution was read; CANVASS I NG RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; ` A. C. Pv2cCau�ghan Aye Joe Mireur Aye ` C. 0. 'CYat s on Absent D. A. Segrest Aye . Thos. R. McGee Aye Aye C. 0, Watson The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye Co 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos: R, McGee Aye A Resolution was read; CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. * The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye. Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest L' Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye : The above,. --Resolution was passed.by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF AN ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. • The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; t A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye 516 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireu r and carried: purchase of eight tapping valves.'and sleeves at cost of $360.00 was authorized. t Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The construction of the bridge on the Made ranch in accordance with contract with Wallace Tfade in acquiring reservoir site, be authorized at a cost estimated to be between $700.00 and $800.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 3:00 P. M. December 29, 1938. . ATTEST: Mayor. City Secretatty, RECESS MEETING December 29, 1938 3:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset and Consulting Engineers Myers and Noyes. Bids were submitted by the following firms for the Bay Front protection Project: PWA NON -PWA Jay Depuy $196750452.34 $196160472.34 H. B. Zachry Co. 291939723.04 1,9739234.19 Horace Williams Co. 19958,980.38 1,9580980.38 Brown & Root, Inc. 198159334.14 1,5869140.63 3� *Doubtful account manner writing steel price, Item No, 20. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight .hours as required by the City Charter, Bids were submitted by the following firms on filteration •equipment, consisting of oper- ating tables, controller, pipe, pipe fittings and valves. San Antonio Machine & Supply Company Valves Only - Total Morey & Morey Operating tables & Controller only Pipe, Pipe Fittings & Valves only. Complete Job: Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Valves, Gauge & Operating Tables American Cast Iron pipe Company Cast Iron Pipe & Fittings Only Iowa Valve Company Square Bottom Valves National Cast, Iron Pipe Company : Cast Iron Pipe & Fittings Ludlow Valves - Valves Only Crane Company - Valves Only No'rvell - Milder - Valves only 3,232.36 6,418.36 9,220.28 15,138.64 6,416.28 3,418.00 6,558.60 2,303.12 3,141.60 3,234.20 $15,638.64 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter, An Ordinance was read entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DHS- CRIBING SAME, AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AIM DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AIM CIiARTM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AIM CHARGED WITH ITS BURDMS, AND DECLARING AN 31MIGE1ICY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye . C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R: McGee Aye -The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: An Ordinance was read entitled A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R.:McGee Aye AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI, AND FULLY DES- CRIBING SAME, AS AN 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 17ITH ITS BURDENS, AND DE CLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following voter A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. ; McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent - D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled: _ AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY - OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHCISTI, TEXAS PROPERTY ADJACEIJT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY D30- CRIBING SAME, AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS AIM DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI , SUBJECT TO T 113 RULES . REGULATIONS, OR- DINANCES AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CHARGED WITH ITS BURDENS, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERG3NCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A.. C.• McCaughan Aye Jo.e Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye 517 Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 4:00 P. M., December 319 1938, ATTEST: City Secretaly. Mayor.. RECESS MEETING December 31, 1938 4:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and City Engineer,Bisset. Mayor McCaughan announced that the awarding of the contract on the Bay Front Protection Project would be deferred until the Engineering Department and Legal Department had given the matter more study and made recommendations to the Council. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Morey & Morey be awarded the contract to furnish filteration equipment in accordance with their bid of December 29th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized. votion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: • p4rch.ase of ten fire hydrants from the Ludlow Valve Company be authorized, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. ATTEST: City Zecretarty. REGULAR -MEETING Mayor. January 3. 1939 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,-Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, and Assistant Chief ' of Police, Fritter. ='• Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried:• House Mover's Bond of Robert E. Brennan in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Reports of the Engineering and Fire Departments for the month of December, and the annual report of the Fire Department were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: •Purchase of eleven fire hydrants be auth- orized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 4:00 P. M., January 4, 1939. t The minutes to date were read and approved. ATTEST: _ Mayor.; City Sec a ary. SPECIAL M=TING January 3, 1939 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,-Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Virginia Henry be employed in the Legal Department at salary of $75.00 per month, effective January 6th. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTZST: Cfty Secretary. Mayor. ; -; r i aiLU RECESS MEETING January 4, 1939 4:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. Mayor McCaughan announced that the details of the Bay Front Protection Project were yet to be worked out. J. DePuy seems to have the most favorable bid for the funds available. No definite action to be taken until the bids are further analyzed, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The meeting be recessed until 4:30 P. M., January 5th, Mayor, ATTEST: City Secre art'. , RECESS MEETING January 5, 1939 4:30 P. M. 0 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Consulting Engineer Noyes. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The Engineering Office be authorized to grant a permit to the Magnolia Petroleum Company for the erection of a filling station on the corner of Dater and Starr, Streets. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Claud Boatwright be given contract to paint the inside of the Sam Rankin Street standpipe for consideration of $365.00, subject to con- tract to be drawn by the City Attorney. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: to $ 20.00 per month, effective January 1st.' Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson.and carried: January 6th. - ATTEST: V x City Secr tart'. s Car allowance of Dick Flores be increased The meeting be recessed until 4:00 P. M. Mayor, RECESS MEETING January 6, 1939 4:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest; w Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the meeting be recessed until 4:00 P. M., January 7th, ATTEST: City Secreta RECESS MEETING t January 7, 1939 4:00 P. M. Mayor. . Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. A Resolution was read: 0 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE;CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLAUD BOAT- WRIGHT FOR CLEANING AND REPAIRING THE LEOPARD STREET WATER TOVYER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS ` CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 5`20 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye . Joe ,Mireur Aye C. 0. 'Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C, McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Engineering Office be authorized. to issue a permit to Jim and George Milburn for installation of gasoline pumps on the cur at 1823 Agnes Street. - Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of an acetylene generator for the Garage Department at cost of $122.00, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City- Secretary. 7 SPECIAL MEETING Mayor. n January 9, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest; t Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Charles Young be employed in the Water and Gas Department, effective January 9th at a salary of $ 125,00 per month. There being. no further business, themeeting .adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, i ty Sec etary REGULAR MEETING January 10, 1939 7;30-P, M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Chief of Police Lowman and City IDhgineer Bisset. The annual report for the Engineering Department was read and ordered filed; Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The -bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $9,922;32 for gas purchased for the period of November 21st to December 20th inclusive, be approved and paid. The Report of the City physician for the month of December was read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bids be advertized fora quantity of pipe and fittings. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Ellis Coleman,.,Cook at the Stockade, be given a raise of $10.00 per month in his salary, effective January 16th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Electricians Bond of Gail and V. A. Bradley in the amount of $1,000000 be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by *cGee and carried: Electrician's Bond of'M.-J. Frazer in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. The minutes to date were read and approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting.be recessed until 4:00 P. M. January 11th, ATTEST: City S ecretary SPECIAL MEETING January 11, 1939 10:00•A. Me mayor.°` 521 Members Present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King and E. Carlyle Smith, Chairman of the'Board of Equalization. We L. Holder, R. He Watterman and C. A. Rabson, representing .the Missouri Pacific, Southern pacific and the Texas -Mexican Railway Companies,'were granted a hearing before the Council to protest their valuations assessed for the year 19380 Discussion of the values resulted in a decision that E. Carlyle Smith, Chairman of -the Board of Equalization, meet with the Representatives of the Railway Companies at their convenience in an endeavor to arrive at some satisfactory decision in the matter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secrietary RECESS MEETING January 11, 1939 4:00 P. Me Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Watson. e e c Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: That the meeting be recessed until 4:00 P. Me, January 12, 1939. ATTEST: City Secretary RECESS MEETING • 4 Mayor January 12, 1939 4:00 P. Me Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J..DE PUY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEAWALL AND APPUR- TENANT STRUCTURES FOR THE SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY TWO THOUSAND, SEVEN HUN- DRED NINETY EIGHT AND 05/100 ($7929798.05) DOLLARS, SUBJECT,TO ANY ADDITIONS AND DR- DUCTIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CONTRACT- UAL DOCUMENTS, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF,•AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: • Ae C. 'McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye De A. Segrest Absent Thos.•R, McGee A'ye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. Ce McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson • Aye D. A. Segrest Absent • Those R. McGee Aye, 0 0 8 5,22 A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE AN EASMIENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND C LARA DRISCOLL, EDWIN F. FLATO, GLOVER , JOHNS, We Be RUSS, J. R. LOCKE, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF.J, LOCKE, DECEASED, BRENT R. LOCKE, SOUTHERN HOLDING CORPORATION, INC. GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COUPANY AND GEORGE We FRASER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:. c < c c A. C. McCaughan, Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the followint vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried It was moved that the $5,000.00 hereto- fore collected from the Richard Meyer Company, Steamship Agent for the S S Mecklenberg, and heretofore placed by the auditors in the Current Fund, that such action of the auditor be formally approved by reason of the fact that such amount was paid as a nuisance value of the claim presented by said Agents, they denying any liability by reason of the fact t the S S Mecklenberg was being operated by a compulsory pilot at the time of damage to the City Utility Lines. ` Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of Lot 29 3, and 4. Block 82, Beach Addition for consideration of $9,500,00 be approved and the Mayor authorized to exe- cute purchase contract. ` Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: William Neyland be appointed to repre- sent the City on a committee of Arbitration for the purchase of the east 110 feet of Lot 1, Block 93, Beach Addition. , Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of an International Truck from the Cage Implement Company at cost of $595.00 net be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a Dump Body Truck at cost of $250.00, be authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded McGee and carried: Samuel Glass Company be awarded bid for replacing glass in the Incinerator at a cost of $105;00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor. .City Secreta y.; . SPECIAL MEETING January 13, 1939 4:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor,, McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried:.property of A. F. and A. Me Lodge No. 189, being Lot 10, Block 24, Beach Addition and improvements thereon, be reduced to $5,460.00 for taxable purposes for the year 19380" Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: L. L. Nuson, and H. 0. Talker be placed on the regular payroll in the Mater and Gas Department at salary of $125.00 per month, and J. D. Austin at salary of $85.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i y Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING January 17, 1939 11:30 A. M. R Mayor. 't Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee and City Attor- ney King. t Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bond of the Hart Cab Company, covering 1939 Plymouth Sedan;, Motor No. P4-425758, be approved, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Surety Bond of Earl R. Wright in the amount of $ 1,000,00 be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Installation of traffic lights at the intersections of Dwight and Comanche Streets, and Port Avenue and Agnes Street, be author- - i zed. U Motion by McGee$ seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 1000 yards of mud shell be authorized. - Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a car load of street toppi material be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Regular Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P. M., January 17th.be recessed until 4:30 P. if., January 18th, in order that members of the Council may attend the annual banquet of the Senior Chamber of Commerce. There bein no further business, the meeting adjourned CO f ATTEST: -" C ty ecr tart'. RECESS MEETING January 18, 1939 4;30 P. M. �Z Mayor. Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Vatson`and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The mebting was recessed until 4;30 P. M. January 19, 1939. ATTEST: ity etre t art'. ` ' RECESS MEETING January 19, 1939 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried Permission be granted to the Crowley Shows to show in the City from February 25th to March 4th, on account of their having been advised previously that they might open in the Spring when they went into wintering. The regular license fee is to be paid And the proper conduct of said show is to be maintained. Motion by Matson,. seconded by Mireur and carried: Permit be granted to the Packer Corpor- ation to erect a bulletin board on the roof of the building located at 1108 Leopard Street, subject to supervision of the erection by the Engineering Department, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Recommendation of the City Attorney, re ing as follows, be accepted: January 10, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas " Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes Of the Duckworths' Misses Dross Shop for the year 1938 which have been investi- gated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend that inasmuch as -these taxes are in dispute, that the amount be reduced from $26.25 to $16.42. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe ging, City Attorney. . r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Electrician's Bond of Fulton Sparks Armature Works_ -.fin the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; G. 0. Roundtree be granted a commiss- ion of Special Officer, the City to pay $ 15.00 per month of his salary as a watchman on Agnes Street. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 55 gas regulators be auth- orized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a Sunstrand Adding Machine for the Water and Gas Department at a cost of $225.00 be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of three traffic signal lights be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of a Ford Automobile for the Police Department at a cost of $450.00 and trade-in of one used car, be authorized, Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Installation of street lights in various sections of the City be authorized. petition of the peoples party requesting the names of H. R. Giles, Candidate for Mayor and P. G. Lovenskiold, N. C.Stewart, Thomas E. Quigley and Ernest E. peoples, Candidates for Commissioners, was presented to•the Council, and shows to have been received by the Secre- taryis Office on January 17, 1939, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. t There• being no further business, ATTEST: City secretary. SPECIAL MEETING ' January 23, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee. A Resolution was read; RATIFYING THE ACT OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN EXECUTING AN ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN PERMITS GRANTING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PERMISSION TO ENTER ON THE PREMISES OF THE NAMED GRANTORS AND RAISE THE PREMISES AND STRUCTURES ON THAT PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SEAWALII. AND HARBOR IMPROVE- MENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. k,. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye ' C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Ave t 525 The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A, Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee, Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a quantity of reflectors for the Traffic Department at a cost of $108.00 be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: S. Harris be awarded bid for furnishing all labor and equipment in painting the tunnel at a cost of $98.65, the City to furnish the paint. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Horace Butler be employed in the police Department, effective at a salary of $ , bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor, ATTEST: City Secrietart' • / REGULAR MEETING January 24, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Erigineer Bisset, Assistant Chief of police Fritter and City Attorney King. Several petitions were presented to the Council for an election to be held for the extension of the city limits torinclude area west of the City. An Ordinance was read:entitled: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ORDS' ING . -AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DIFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY, AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THERE -- FOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECT- ION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN MLERGENCY. The.Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Tilatson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye . D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO ` FIFTEEN WARDS, DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES ` THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERMTITH; AND DECLARING'AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye Co 0, Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Absent a�6 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee-, Aye The report of the Fire Marshall -for the month of December was read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Electrician's Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 of H. I. Gregory be approved, subject to approval of the City Attorneyas to legal form. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Drain Layer's Bond of G. A. Craven in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved subject to approval by the City Attorney as to legal form. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Auxilliary of the Watson -McManus IC Camp No, 41, Spanish War Veterans, be permitted to sponsor a show known as the Texas Range, to show for one week beginning February 18th. 4 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 50 gas meters be authorized, Motion by McGee,,seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of 1000 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M., January 25, 1939. ATTEST: Mayor "/Jelf ��— City Secretar . ` SPECIAL MELTING January 27, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and =McGee and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted by the following firms for a 90 day supply of gasoline; Independent Oil Company .09 Maximum Guaranteed Pure Oil Distributing Co. 109 ` It " Coastal Petroleum Co. .09 16'!. " Cities Service Oil Co. 109 7300 " Federal Petroleum Co. .09 " not " Gulf Oil Corporation .09 " 11 Houston Oil Company .09 0 Humble Oil & Refining Co. .09 " 1t Magnolia Petroleum Co. 109 t1 " Gandy -Robertson Oil Co..81• " " It 11 11 Texas Star Oil.Company .82 0.75 ` 5 Tons Cast The Texas Company 109 It " The Turner Oil Company .09 It " Minimum allowed n 11 It n 11 a it it n It n n n n Minimum not allowed n It n Minimum allowed n It The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Bids were submitted by the following firms on a quantity'of pipe and fittings. AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY 4" Mechanical Joint pipe 7000 Lineal Ft, 4" 0 0.585 8 Tons 4" & 6" Diameter fittings for above ' List less 4%. ` 3100 Lineal Ft, 20" Pipe 0 $4.06 4900 " " 16'!. " 0 2188 7300 " It 12" " 0 1.87 4250 " " 10" 0 1.45 14300 " " 8" " 0 1.08 ` 13000 " " 6" " 0 0.75 ` 5 Tons Cast Iron Fittings for above per net ton 0 $97.00 Total (Less 4" & 6" m"ech. joint fittings) McWAYANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY 4" Mechanical Joint Pipe 0 $4,095.00 12,586.00 14,112.00 13,651.00 6",16 2.50 15,444.00 9,750.00 485100 76,285.50 7000 Lineal Ft. -0 0.62 8 Tons of Fitting for above list - less 400 3100 Lineal Ft. of 20" Pipe No. price -4900 14" 16" " No price 7300 Lineal Ft, of 12" Pipe 0 $1.91 4250 " " 10" " 1.49 14300 N " 8p h 411 13000 a " 6" " 0 0.78 5 Tons Fittings for above 0 107.00 Total less 20" & 16" pipe UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY 4" Mechanical Joint Pipe 7000 Lineal Ft, 0 $0.60 Fittings 4 & 6" joint fitting price as ordered out 3100 Lineal Ft. of 20" pipe 4900 " " 16"' " 7300 " Absent .12r '! 4250 " " 10" 14300 !1 n 8" " 13000 5 Tons fitting for above . 0 $4:,08 (121 Length) 0 2,89' (121 Length) ® 1.465 0 1,10 0 0.77 0 105.00 Total (less 4"' & 6" fittings for mech, pipe) ALAMO IRON WORKS $4,340.00 13,943.00 6,332.5,0 15,873.00 109140.00 535,00 $ 519163,50 8 Ton 4W& 6" Fittings 0 $4.95• Cwt. 5 Tori 6,8, 109 129 16 & 20" Fittings 0 $4.95 awt; Total Fittings Only - NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY 4" Mechanical Joint Pipe 7000 Lineal Ft. " 0 $ 0.605 8 Ton Fittings for above - No Price 3100 Lineal Ft, 20"' Pipe (12t Len) 0 $4.13 4.900 " " 16" n . n n 0 2,91 7300' " " 12" " 181 " 0 1.90 4250 0 10" "' 181. "' 0 1.475. 14300 " " 80 " 181 " 0 1.11 13000 " " 6" " 181 " 0 0.775: 5 Ton Fitting for above per net ton $107.00 Total (Less 41"& 6" Fittingsy 49200,00 12, 648',00 14,161.00 13,797.00 6,226,25 15,730.00 10,010.00 525,00 77,297.25 792.00 495.00 1;287.00 49235,00 129803.00 14,259.00 13,870,00 69268.75 15987a,00 10,075.00 535;00 $779918.75 N 52! The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, An Ordinance was read entitled; AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS ` TO FASTEN, TIE,` GLUE, PASTE OR MAINTAIN ANY PLA- CARD, POSTER, BANNER, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL ANY- WHERE ON THE STREETS, SIDE -WALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, SIGNAL -LIGHT POSTS OR BASES, STREET -LIGHT POSTS OR BASES, TELEPHONE OR ELECTRIC POSTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; MAKING A VIOLATION HERE- OF A MISDEMEANOR AND MAKING EACH DAY A SEPARATE OFFENSE; PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote;: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mi reur A'ye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That the police radio be accepted and payment for same be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of a voucher register from the Corpus Christi Book & Stationery Company be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of a Eureka Meter for metering the sewer affllzent at a cost of approximately $ 150.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:' Adjustment in taxes for the Missouri-Paci- 'fic, the Southern Pacific and Texas -Mexican Railroad Companies as determined by E. Carlyle Smith, be ratif*ied.r There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST• F dip City S ecr eta )��/ I ��� Mayor. ` SPECIAL MEETING January 30, 1939 9;00 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. This meeting was called for the purpose of conducting a hearing of the appeal of Kleberg, Eckhardt & Lowe, representing property owners of S. H. Kress and Born Investment Company. There was no change in the valuation as assessed by the Board of Equalization except in the three acro tract of the Schat zel Tract. This was authorized to be reduced to $11,890.00 • • z z c s taxable value. ' Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; That $ 20,000 be transferred from the Gas Fund to the Current Fund to be repaid when funds are available. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; $5,000.00 be paid to the State National Bank for the widening of Mesquite Street between peoples and Schatzel Streets and further consideration that the City would pave this widening of toe Street, There being no further business, the meeting 'adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secret ry REGULAR M ETING- January 31, 1939 7;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City &gineer Talker and Chief of Police Lowman. The report of the Engineering Department for the month of January was read and ordered filed An Ordinance was read entitled;:. AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO FIFTEEN GENERAL CITY PRECINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING ELECTIONS IN SAID CITY FOR THE ELECTION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS OF SAID CITY; FIX- ING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID PRECINCTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT H IEWITH; AND DECLARING AN UVIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the Following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Miraur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. C. J?cCaughan Aye Joe Mireur -Aye C. 01 Watson Aye - :..t E29 A Resolution was read: D. A. Segrest Absent Thos,. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH3 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT N0. 1, AND DECLARING AN MIEftGENCY". The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCapghan , Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion--by..Watson .;seconded by McGee and carried: Upon recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer Walker, the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a filling station at the intersection of Port Avenue and Leopard Street. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Upon recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer Walker, the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a filling station at the intersection of Twelfth and Agnes Streets. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Gandy -Robertson Oil Company be awarded contract for furnishing gasoline for a ninety day period as per their bid submitted on January 27th. Motion by McGee, seconded by 17atson and carried: purchase of 1000 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. t Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M., February 1st.217 .- ATTEST: Mayor. City S ecr tary. , . SPECIAL MEETING t February 1.; 1939 10:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company for a quantity of pipe and fittings as submitted January 27th be accepted, to be ordered as needed and pilled thirty days after delivery. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Gilbert McGloin, Jr, be employed in the Water and Gas Department at salayy of $85.00 per month, effective noon, January 31st, to replace J. D. Austin who is replacing A. J. Airoldi at a salary of'$ 90,00 per month on account of A.,J. Airoldi having resigned. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: W. L. Van Horn be employed as a Special policeman at salary of $75.00 per month and cax allowance of $ 25,00 per month, effective January 16th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: G. 0. Roundtree be employed as a watch man at salary of $50.p0 per month. There being no further business., the meeting adjourned. 53® ATTEST: I, Z__i , f City S ecretai y 0 Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING February 3, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, Watson and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of eight tapping sleeves and valve be authorized. - Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 1000 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City S ecret ry. SPECIAL MEETING mayor, February 7, 1939 9:00 A. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney of February 2nd, reading as follows be accepted: February 2, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to taxes on the north sixty-six feet of the east one hundred twenty feet of Block 8, South Bluff Addition for th3 years 1936 and 1937, on which penalty and interest have accumulated in the amount of $16.96 due to the property having been in litigation, I wish to recommend that the penalty and in- terest be -waived. �\ I understand that the owners are now ready to pay the 1 taxes due plus costs, and have signified to pay upon advice of our waiving said penalty and interest. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney of February 2nd, reading as follows, be accepted; February 2, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas S Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes of the Guaranty Title & Trust Company for the year 1938 which includes the Abstract Plalit,. furniture and fixtures, which have been assessed for $15,000.00, and on which basis taxes have been paid, I recommend that a refund be - made to the Guaranty Title & Trust Company in the amount of $200.63. which would eliminate theassessment on the Abstract Plant, The Statutes provide that Abstract Plants are not assessab�.e, and the Attorney General has so ruled since the payment of taxes has been made, t Very. truly yours,. Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney 531 Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; S. T. Carpenter be employed as Inspector for the Engineering Department on the Seawall and Breakwater Project, effective January 30th at salary of $150..00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ♦ 4 / i ATTEST: Mayor, City Secroftary REGULAR H3::TING February 7, 1939 7:30 P. 1,1. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Chief of ,Police Lowman and City Engineer Bisset. The report of the Fire Department for the month of January was read and ordered filed. Audited Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; /Vouchers report for the month of December and January be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers Nos. 13531 to 16752 inclusive, ratified. Motion by McGee, seconded`by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 1000 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: water and Gas Department be authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. Purchase of 50,000 envelopes for the Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M. February 8, 1939, ATTEST: 4 City Sec etary RECESS P>IE3TING February :8, 1939 5:00 P. M. Mayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee,and City Attorney King., John A. Mobley, Chairman of the,Aviation Committee of the Senior Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council, advising that it was the unanimous opinion of the committee that J. C. Bisset, City Engineer, should attend the National Aviation Conference in Washing- ton on February 20th and February 21st which will'be in the interest of the further develop- ment and future of aviation, , Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Expenses of J. C. Bisset to attend the National Aviation Conference in Washington, be paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by 17atson and carried: Expenses of Irving M. Dietz, Jr, to attend the Waterworks and Sewer Short Course at A. & 11, College, be paid. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEISENT BY AND BET WN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN 1+ ,IERGMICY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote.- A. ote;A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C.O. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent , 53023 Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye ,Toe Mireur Aye. C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye - Thos. R. McGee Aye The Secretary reported the filing of petitions by C. 70. Davis and the progressive party for a place on the ballot for the forthcoming city election. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: W. He Wosnig be employed as plumbing In- spector, effective February 13th, at salary of $125.00 per month and car allowance of $25.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 1.4 c i y Secreta r SP3CIAL I -JESTING February 9, 1939 4:30 P. M. Mayor, t 0 Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 1.1ireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a car load of cement for the Street Department be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: City Sec ar ety SPECIAL MEETING February 10, 1939 11:30 A. Ile Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughani Commissioners Mireuri Segrest and McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mc'Gee and carried: purchase of a quantity of paint, -paint remover and floor wax for the Water plant at cost of $ 239.00 be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Salary of Eileen Timon be raised to $100..00 per month, effective February 1st. Motion by Segrest, sedonded by Mireur and carried: 13ypenses of Atlee Cunningham to attend the Water Forks Short Course at A. & M. College= the :paid. Motion by McGee, seconded -by Segrest and carried: Purchase of 1000 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST. Mayor, City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING February 132 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor JacCaughan, Commissioners b;ireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Bids were submitted by the following firms', -,on 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe. STANDARD SANITARY MANUFACTURING CO. 10,000 Ft. 2" C. I. Pipe 201 lengths, 2-1/2" iron -pipe male and female threaded ends 33 with intermediate 51 units welded together with tapping bosses $18.98 per 100 ft. F. 0. B. Corpus Christi, Texas - prompt Delivery 2% Discount (Cash) 10th prox. SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. 10,00CT Ft: 2" Cast Iron Pipe, with tapping collars, 21" threads in 18 or 20 ft, laying.lengths 18.74 per 100 ft. F. 0. B. cars Corpus Christi NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE CO, 109000 ft. 2" Cast .Iron Pipe, with tapping collars, 21" threads in 18 or 20 ft. laying lengths - F. 0. B. Cars Corpus Christi 0.265 per ft. AMERICAN CAST, IRON PIPE COMPANY 10,000 Ft, 2" Cast Iron pipe, with tapping collars, 220 threads in 20 ft, laying lengths. - F. 0. B. Cars Corpus Christi 0.25 per ft. UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY CO, 10,000 Ft. 2" Cast Iron pipe with tapping collars, 22" threads in - 18 or 20.ft..laying lengths, - F. 0,, B, Cars, Corpus Christi 0.26 per ft. McWAYANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY 109000 Ft, 2" Cast Iron Pipe, with tapping collars, 22" threads in 18 or" ---20 ft..laying lengths - F. 0, B. Corpus Christi _ 0.23 per ft. CRANE COMPANY 109000 ft. 2" Cast Iron pipe 18t lengths, intermediate 6 ft, lengths welded together, with 2-1/2" iron pipe male and female threaded ends. One collar type tapping boss on each 6 ft. length. 19.25 per 100 ft. F. 0, B. Cars Corpus Christi - Terms 2f, 10th, Approx. 30 days net. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; 'purchase of 50 one inch gas meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 2394 feet of 2 inch cast iron pipe from the Corpus Christi Hardware Company.be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: payment of 50.00 per month rent for the Texas State Employment Service be continued until June, 30, 1939. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secr tary. SPECIAL M32TING February 14,; 1939 9:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 11ireur, McGee and City Attorney King. t Tom Lofkas and Jack Bates appeared before the Council in connection with their leases on e the Municipal pier. They were advised that it would be necessary for them to vacate, and Finance Commissioner Mireur and City Attorney King were delegated to endeavor to work out some satisfactory arrangements with them. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r. City Secz4etar Mayor. ff 3'$ t REGULAR MEETING f , : February 14, 1939 700 P..M.. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Chief of Police Lowman. f Mrs. L. H. Baskin and David T. Peel appeared before the Council, requesting that the City' contribution to the Child Welfare Association be increased from 075.00 per month to $125.( per month due to the increased demand of the services of the Association. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: That the City contribute '125.00 per month to the Nueces County Child Welfare Association, effective February 1st. f The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of January was read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: -The Engineer's Office be authorized tq issue a permit for the erection of a filling ,station at .1824 Morgan Street. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The Engineer's Office be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a filling station at the intersection of Artesian and Antelope Streets. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of Refunding Bonds, Series 1936, Numbers 2686 to 2690 inclusive from the Seawall and Breakwater Construction Fund by the eater Meter Deposit Fund 4t par and accrued interest, and Refunding Bonds, Series .1936, Numbers 2691 to 2697 inclusive and 2856 and 2857 from the Seawall and Breakwater Construction Fund by the Gas Meter Deposit Fund at par and accrued interest, be authorized Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: E. J. Martin and Chester Jones be em- ployed in the Fire Department, the former effective as of February 13th and the latter, February 16th, at a salary of $ 100.00 per month each. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further busipess, the meeting adjourned. f ATTEST,, City Secretary, Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING February 14, 1939 �6:30 P. Me Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Salary of 0. G. Corben , Manager of Cliff Maus Airport, be increased to $200.00 per month and be allowed $25.00 per month car allowance, contingent upon his discontinuing commercial flying. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. • f ATTEST: I . Cit S ecre ary. SPECIAL MEETING February 160 1939 11:30 A. M. 1 Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee; Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The bid of the Standard Sanitary Manu- facturing Company for 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe as per bid submitted Feb- ruary 13, 1939 be accepted. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud 535 shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a second-hand automobile for the Vateraand Gas Department for $315.00, and trade-in of the vehicle formerly used by the Health Department be authorized. f There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor lty Se reta+ . REGULAR MEETING February 21, 1939 7:30 P..M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engilieer Walker and Chief of Police Lowman, N. Villiva appeared before .the Council in regard .to leasing a triangle at the intersection of Morgan, Niagara and Nineteenth Streets. The request was denlined. Motion by Mireur,, seconded by Matson and carried: That in view of an agreement having been executed by.all parties concerned, the sums of money withheld. for account of gas run on the McCampbell lease, from the monthly payments.to the Republic Natural Gas Company for gas purchased, be paid to the said Republic, Natural Gas Company. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Surety Bond of W. H. Wosnig in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Motion by Mireur, secgnded by ieatson and carried: purchase of fifteen poles for use in the temporary mooring._for boats, be, authorized... Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 50,000 meter reading sheets for the hater and Gas Department, be authorized. t , Motion by McGee, seconded by atson and carried: Purchase of 1,900 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting,adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. c C ty Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING February 23, 1939 4:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Thyra Smith be placed on the regular payroll in the Nater and Gas Department at salary of $85.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a quantity of sand and grave at cost of $527.00 for Unit No. 1 of the filters to be installed at -.-,the Water Plant be authorized. ; Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Salary of L. L. Holmes be raised to $85.00 per month, effective February 1st, and salary of,Allen Evans be raised $10.00 per month, effective February 169 1939. There being no further business, the meeting.adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. y= City Secret ry. �/ 536 SPECIAL MEETING February 24, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members present: mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Mireur. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a quantity of sand and gravel at cost of $527.00 for Unit No. 2 of the filters to be installed at the Fater Plant, be authorized., There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST:IITV15�� Ci y Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING February 27, 1939 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $20,000.00 to the Current Fund and $5,000.00 to the Street Fund from the Gas Fund, to be refunded when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfers from the Gas Fund made sub- sequent to September 29, 19371, be considered as loans and are to be repaid when funds are available. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried Recommendations of the City Attorney of February 25, 1939, reading as follows,.be accepted. February 25, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to the 1938 personal taxes of P, To Moore, proprietor of the Hart Taxi.Company which have been in vestigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Assessor,'I wish to recommend that.said taxes be adjusted on the basis of $700.00 valuation which is in accordance with their sworn In- ventory of property, furnished under date of February 21, 1939. Very truly yours`; (Sgd.) R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a quantity of sand and gravel for Unit No. 3 of filters to be installed at the mater plant,- be authorized, There being no further .business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. C y Secre ry . REGULAR' MEETING February 28, 1939 7:30 P. M. Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Watson, and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Zagineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. A Resolution was read: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR THE EXTENSION OF BUSHICK PLACE UPON AND ACROSS THE PROPERTY AND RAILROAD TRACKS • OF THE TEXAS & NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COM- PANY ON NORTH BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. E 3'7 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent -Joe Mireur Aye' C, 0. 7atson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was suspended by the following vote; �.... A . C. -McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent Albert Searcy, Mark Welsh and C. 0. Haynie and a group of citizens of Arcadia Subdivision appeared before the Council, presenting a petition in reference to furnishing sewer facili- ties for the Arcadia Subdivision. The matter was discussed relative to financing, etc. Motion by Watson, seconded by .Segrest -and carried: The matter was taken under advisement. The minutes to date we're read and approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried:- The meeting, -be recessed until 9:00 A. M. March 1st. ATTEST: V / Iltr —City Secr et ary. RECESS MEETING March 1, 1939 9:00 A. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $7,200.00 from No. 109 -Sewer ~' Revenue Fund and $16;000.00 from No. 102 -Current Fund to No. 416 -Sanitary Sewer System Bonds Fund, be authorized. •A Resolution was read: CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of coupons to be used in the purchase of carbon paper for the ensuing -year at approximate cost of $130.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a quantity of sand and gravel for Unit No. 4 of the filteration equipment at the slater Plant, be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a car load of Street topping material be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: March-lst. ATTEST: U The meeting_be recessed until 5:00 P. M., Mayor. 538 RECESS MEETING March 1, 1939 5:00'P.*M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, *atson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, and Assistant City Engineer Walker. Ail ordinance was read: entitled= AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIBTI, TEXAS PROP Mi TY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME, AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS ANb D)3CLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDI- NANCES 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 Joe Mireur Aye Co 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. O.Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by,McGee and carried: Purchase of 50 gas regulators be author - i zed. Motion by.Watson, se0onded by McGee and carried: Mike Del Valle and Joe Ermis be employed in the police Department, eff#ctive February 16th, at.salary of t 120.00 per month each. Bonds in the amount of $1,000.00 each to be furnished. 0 Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The meeting be recessed until 9:00 A. M., March 2nd. ATTEST: r 11 City Secretary RECESS MEETING March 2, 1939 9:00 A. M. Mayor. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. An Ordinance was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ElftITLED . " AN ORDI- NANCE SETTING UP, CREATING, AND -DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO FIFTEEN WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF OR- DINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY" PASSED ON THE 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1939 AND NUMBERED ORDINANCE N0, 9429 BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPH TO SECTION ONE (1) OF SAID OR- DINANCE AND CREATING AN ADDITIONAL CITY WARD TO BE NUMBERED AND DESIGNATED AS CITY YARD N0, 16; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye .Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye 39 C. 0. 'Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireurp seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until March 2nd, at 11;00 A. M. ATTEST: .� City Se retary RECESS MEETING March 2, 1939 11:00 A. M Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. An Ordinance was read: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO FIFTEEN GENERAL CITY PRECINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING ELECTIONS IN SAID CITY FOR THE.ELECTION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS OF SAID CITY; FIXING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID PRECINCTS; REPEALING ALL OR- DINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" PASSED ON THE 31ST DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1939 AND NWABERED OR- DINANCE NO,.944 BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPH TO SECTION ONE (1) OF SAID ORDINANCE, BEING PARA- GRAPH NUMBERED (P) , AND CREATING AN ADDITIONAL GENERAL CITY ELECTION PRECINCT TO BE NUMBERED AND DESIGNATED AS ELECTION PRECINCT NO, SIXTEEN (16); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur, Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the +following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur A.ye , C. 0.Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent v Thos. R. McGee Aye petition of the Citizens Party for a place on the ballot of the forthcoming city"election was filed as of 11:00 A. M. , March 2nd. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor . City Sec etary. /j" SPECIAL MEETING + .. -March 3, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of eight tapping valves and sleeves at a cost of approximately $650.00 be authorized, t A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE -MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, -TEXAS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHOR- ITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent 0 540 The above Resolution was pasaed,by the following vote: A. C. McCaugh4n Aye Joe Mireur _Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* t City S cretar A ,4 %- mayor, REGULAR MEETING March 7, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: payment of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $58,038.43 of J. DePuy for work on the Bay Front Protection Project Contract, be author- ized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: payment of Estimate No. 1 of Myers, Noyes & Forrest, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $725.48 for engineering services in connection with the Bay Front protection Project, be authorized. motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Bill of the League of Texas Municipalitie in the amount of $100.00 for membership in the League for March 1, 1939 to February 28, 1940 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited Vouchers report for the month of February be approved and the action of the Mayor and -Controller in signing Vouchers Nos. 16753 to 19058 inclusive, ratified. Reports of the Engineering Department and the Fire Department for the month of February were read and ordered filed. Report of the Health Department for the months of January and February were road and ordered filed, Motion by McGee, seconded by mireur and carried: be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: approximate cost of,$150.00 be authorized. purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud shell Purchase of two tapping crosses at an The reading of the minutes was post-poned until the next regular meeting, motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M., march 8th. ATTEST: City Secretary. RECESS MEETING' March 8, 1939 5:00 P. M. Mayor. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireurt Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Engineer Bisset: Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Engineering Department was author- ized to issue permit for the erection of a filling station at the intersection of Chaparral and Brewster Streets on the property described as Lots 7 and 8. Block 80, Beach Addition. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of fifty gas meters be author - i zed. 541 Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a tire at an approximate cost of $ 135.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded byrMcGee and carried% Bill of the Texas Motor Sales Machine Shop for building a header for the Sewer affluent line in the amount of $ 155.00 be approved and payment authorized. There Ibeing no further business, the meeting adjourned.-. ATTEST: Mayor. City SectetaryY SPECIAL MEETING March 13, 1939; 4:00 P. M* - Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The retreading of four tires for the street maintainer at an approximate cost of $200.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 1700 feet of one inch galvanized iron pipe at an approximate cost of $325.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 00 Mayor. ATTEST: City Secret ry. REGULAR MEETING ` March 14, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. ` Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 10:00 A. M., March 15th. Mayor. ` ATTEST: City Secre ry.� RECESS MEE ING March 15, 193% 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest and Assisten t City Attorney Carr. The purpose of this meeting was to conduct a hearing of the adjacent property owners and others interested in the erection of a Drug Store on the corner of Elizabeth and Third Streets. Various property owners expressed their disapproval of the erection of a Drug Stor at this location., Roy Self, the purchaser of the property, agreed to have the matter sub- mitted to the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M., March 15th, ATTEST: city Sec a ary. 4� RECESS MEETING March 15, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Engineering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a filling station at the intersection of Prescott and Morgan Streets. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: A. J. Bourland be employed as a rodman in the Engineering Department at a salary of $75.00 per month, effective March 7th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. There being no further business, the- meeting adjourned. ATTEST:: City Secret ry. - r► Mayor. t • SPECIAL MEETING March 20, 1939 3:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a car load of Street topping material be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 1300 feet of -sewer the be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: E. T. Boermer and Delbert Boermer be employed as assistants at the Airport at salary of $50.00 per month each, effective March 16th. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: i; ' �Vl AZc City ec etary. SPECIAL MEETING March 21,. 1939 5:00 P. M. t Mayor Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, Motion by Segrest, seconded by•Mcgee and carried: purchase of 100 feet of 18 inch concrete pipe for the Incinerator be authoriFed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried Purchase of 1295 f eet,of twelve inch sewer pipe be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Reappointments by Mayor McCaughan of Harry Loehr, L. H. Gross and Be L. Collins as members of the City Zoning and Planning Commission for three year term, or until their successors aretappointed,.be confirmed. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CONTROLLER OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMEUT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN !O.4ERGENCY. The Charter.Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye , Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absen t D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye. ,Toe Mireur Aye. C. 0. Watson . Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Dr. Watson reported present at this time. An Ordinance was read entitled; AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Those R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; Ae C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye, D. A. Segrest Aye Those R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT 13Y AND BETWEEN THE CITY :-OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE SOUTH TEXAS MATER- IALS COMPANY9 INC. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,. The Charter Rule wt1s suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye t Do A. Segrest Aye - Those, R. McGee Aye 4 . The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TZXAS, TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND N. T. A, MACMANUS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; U ��tj Ae C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thoso, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. Ce McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C 0, Watson Aye De A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Mayor McCaughan announced the re -appointment of G, 0. Garrett and Reverend Orville Cawker as members of the Corpus Christi Housing Authority. A Resolution was read= AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE • CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, T ACAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND Z. GOSSETT, BANKING C012 ISSIONER OF TEXAS• AND STATUTORY RECEIVER FOR THE TEXAS STATE BANK A1,M TRUST COMPANY, AND DECLARING AN E141MGENCY. -%5F 4-A -L4 The Charter Rule was suspended.by.the following vote; A, C, McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson .Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ti Thos. R, McGee .Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote= r There being no furtherbusiness, ATTEST,, City Secr tart'. A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye the meeting adjourned, Mayor, r REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1939 7;30 P. M, Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Vfatson and McGee, City Attorney King and Assistant City Engineer Walker. ` r The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of Februaryrvuas read and ordered filed, Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Plumber's and Drain Layer's Bonds of Verda Franklin and J. E. Clew in the amount of $1,000,00 each be approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; House Mover's Bond of -,.Jose Barrera in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved.. r 1 9 The preliminary report of the City Zoning and planning Commission for the,area recently, taken into the city limits, was received.. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: City Secre a y, SPECIAL MEETING r March 24, 1939 5;00 P. M, Mayor. 6 Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Claim of C. Yr. Johnson for damages to septic tank, caused by broken water lime, ,be .settled for $100..00, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Bill of the Republic Natbral Gas Com- pany for gas purchased for the period of January 20th to February 21st inclusive, in the amount $10, 184,24 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Andrew H. Hendricks be appointed a member of the Electrical Examining Board, effective at once. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Dean Collins be appointed member of the plumbers, Examining Board, effective at once. r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchaserof 5 fire hydrants be author- ized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of 3 sixteen inch gate valves be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST A City Secretary E� .. 9 w Mayor, SPECIAL MEETING March 28, 1939 5;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King, A Resolution was read; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PRELIMI- NARY REPORT OF THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AND,DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C, 0, Matson Absent, D, A, Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee kye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; t t A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor be authorized to execute an application for N. Y, A. assistance in the construction of rest rooms at Oak Park;and a neon lighted fountain at Cole park, repairing life guard houses on the beach and repair- ing the pier at Cole park at an approximate cost of $625.00 to the City and $ 1,639.00 to the Federal Government, A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE 1v1AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, T XAS TO EXE- CUTE AN AGRE 1=14T BY AND BETI7E24N THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TH+ TEXAS PIPE LINE COMPANY;; AND DECLARING AN EMERG 2TCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote, A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur.. Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R, McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; purchase of 1900 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; House Movers' Bond of E, w. Kelly in the amount of $ 1,000 .00 be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: _ Mayor. City Sed—Hitary. REGULAR: MEETING March 28, 1939 7;30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of 1,000 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Purchase of 3,000 fent of two inch cast 546 iron pipe be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST • C. City Secret y. SPECIAL 113ETING t Mayor. April 3, 1939, 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 1500 cubic yards of mud shell be authorized. Motion by Mir'eui;,seconded by McGee and carried: purchase,of.one No. 3 meter and fifty gas regulators be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $1,000.00 from the Current Fund to the General Fund Warrants Sinking Rind, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. , Mayor, ATTEST City Secret . ry. SPZCIAL MEETING April 6, 1939 8:30 A. iq. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Segrest. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Estimate No. 2 of J. Depuy in the amount of $96,493.73 for construction work on the Bay Front Improvement Project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Estimate No. 2 of Myers and Noyes, Consulting Engineers in the amount of $1,206.17 for engineering services in connection with the Bay Front Improvement Project be approved and payment authorized. ' Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: purchase of 10 water meters be authorize . There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS Y Secr-etwry. SPECIAL MEETING April 7, 1939 10:00 A. M. mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $2,500.00 as a loan from #106 -Gas Fund to #109 -Sewer Revenue Fund, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: Survey of the residential section for gas leakage at an approximate cost of $300.00 be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized. a 4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST • r City Secret ry. t Mayor. 54 REGULAR MEETING April 11, 1939 7:30 P.M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King,.Assistant City Engineer Walker and Assistant Chief of Police Erittl;3; The Secretary presented returns of the General Election held April 4th for°the purpose of electing a Mayor and four Commissioners which were duly canvassed and reflected the following results. 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The following reports were read`and ordered filed; Fire Department, Fire Marshall, Engin- eering Department and City Physician. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The bill of the Republic Natural Gas an in the amount of $9,,549.36 for as purchased for the period of February 21st to Corp Y �� g P P Y March 20th inclusive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Jimmie Crook be employed in the Engin- eering Department at salary of $75.00 per month, effective April lst. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; Transfer of as a loan from No. 106 Gas Fund to No. 109 Sewer Revenue Fund, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of a quantity of repairs for the Water and Gas Department be authorized. The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next regular meeting. Motion by Watson, seconded.by Mireur and carried;: The meeting be recessed until 11:00 A. M April 12th. ATTEST: Mayor. C ty Secretary. RECESS MEBTING. April 12, .1939 11;00 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIR3CTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLI OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND.BET17EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND 1733LEY E, SEALE AND A LLEN 1700D, ATTOR- .NEYS; AND DECLARING AN.MERG MCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye .C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C..O, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read; AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND CREATE A BOARD -TO BE KNOWN AS THE CORPUS CHRISTI RECREATION COUNCIL, TO CON- TROL AND MANAGE RECREATION, DEFINING ITS DUTIES, AND POWERS AND D30LARING AN EMMIGENCY" PASSED ON THE 7th DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 19389 AND NUMBERED ORDINANCE N0, 8599 BY AMENDING SECTION 2 THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EZiERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye H 550 The above Ordinance was passed,by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye, - C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; B. G. Moffett be employed temporarily to assist in the collection of delinquent taxes at a salary of $150.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a Monroe Adding Machine at a cost of $225.00 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a quantity of pipe and Fittings for the Water and Gas Department at an approximate cost of $450.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur,seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 10:00 A. M., April 13th. ATTEST: Mayor • , City Secfeta RECESS MEETING April 13, 1939 10:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, 17atson and Segrest. The Secretary certified to the election of A. C. McCaughan as Kayor, and Joseph Mireur, Co 0, Watson, D. A. Segrest and Thos. R. McGee as Commissioners for the ensuing two years. Bonds in the amount of $2,500.00 each were submitted and approved', and County Judge A. C. Gandy administered the oaths of office. There being no other business, the.meeting adjourned., Mayor. ATTEST: 6, X/ i y.Se retary. SPECIAL MEETING April 14, 1939 11:00-:A* M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest; Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: .purchase of a Ford Truck for the lfater and Gas Department at net price of $875.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: .Salaries of policemen except under". special circumstances, shall hereafter be determined as follows- $100.00 per month for the first four months service; $110.00 per month from four months to eight.months service; and beginning with the ninth month, $120.00 per month.. There being.no further business, the meeting adjourned. A. C. Mccau an, ATTEST: City Secre ary. 5 51 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1939 7:50 P. ii. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee, Assistant City Attorney Carr, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. S. H. Hernandez and the Committee of Latin American Citizens appeared before the Council presenting a petition for the installation of `street lights at -the -intersection of Dwight and Riussett Streets to the Ben Garza Park, and also along,Howard Street; beginning at the intersection of Dwight and Howard'to the Ben Garza Park. The matter wels taken under ad- visement. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; The Mayor be authorized to execute the 1939-40 City County Health Unit budget, entailing. the expenditure for the City of $120690.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried. Audited Vouchers report for the month n of March be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers No. 1 to No. 775 inclusive and No. 1 to No. 1989 inclusive, be ratified. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Nominations of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for members of the Recreational Council for a two year term or until their successors are appointed be�aceepted, and appointments of Mrs. Beatrice Brock, Albert N. Searcy, Mrs. J. P. Mitchell and Felix J. Cerda be made. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Eugenia Schneider be employed in the Library Department at salary of $50.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: J. M. Peel be employed as a rodman in the Engineering Departmentat salary of $75.00 per month, effective April 6th. Motion by.Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Dr. Paul M. Gray be employed as acting City Physician at salary of $200.00 per month, effective April 16th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried: Mrs. Frank DeGarmo be appointed official representative of the City at the opening of the San Jacinto Museum at Houston and the sum of $10.00.be allowed as part of her expenses. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjo-zrned. - w ATTEST: Mayor. CitySecretary* SPECIAL MEETING April 209 1939 5:00 P. M. s Members -present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee. Motion by Watson* seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of a Chevrolet automobile. from the Gulf•Chevrolet Company for•the police Department, trading in a Chevrolet auto- mobile for allowance of $375.00, or net cost of $576.15, be authorized, , Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of a Ford Automobile for the police Department at net cost of $595.00 with the trade in allowance on a Graham auto- mobile, be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; purchase of a car load of sewer tile at cost of approximately $300.00 be authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Transfer of $15,000as a loan from No. 106 -Gas Fund to No. 108 -Street Fund, be authorized., a ar There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST: City Secretaty, Ix Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING April 249 1939 4:30 P, M, Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: J. T. Wright,be'allowed $25.00 per month car allowance, effective April let. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: W, H, McElroy be allowed $200.00 for balance of overtime during 1938 in connection with the installation of a new accounting system in the dater and Gas Office. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of three tapping valves and sleeves be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of parts for the tractor used in the Street Department at cost of approximately $350.00 be authorized. t Motion by. Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Budget of the Library Department be set at $15,000.00, based on levy of 5je and valuation of $30,000,000,00, it being understood if the valuation is in excess of this amount, the levy will remain the same. Bids were submitted by the following Firms on a combination billing and accounting machine for the Water and Gas Office, Underwood, Elliott, Fisher Company $2,000.00 f, o, b. Corpus Christi The Burroughs Company $2,139,30 net, f. o.^b, Corpus Christi The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned._ ATTEST: Mayor. A ' • e a 9 City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING April 25, 1939 7:30 P. IT, Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman, Motion by Mireur, seconded by 14cGee;and carried:Electrician's Bond of the Cline Electric Company, Nelson Electric Company, Martin Wright Electric Company and the iY, H, Tibbs Elec- tric Company be approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Surety Bond of B. G. Moffett in the amount of $l,OQQ,00 be approved., A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE 14AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIaTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGRE HENT BY AND BETWEEN H. E. BUTT GROCE1Y COMPANY, OTIS GARRETT, WALTER HAUK, DAVID T. PEEL, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TI43 GUARANTY TITLE & TRUST COMPANY, AS AGENT FOR CLARA DRISCOLL, EDWIN F. FLATO, GLOVER JOHNS, We Be RUSS, J. R, LOCKE, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF J. LOCKS, DECEASED, BRENT R. LOCKE, AND SOUTHERN HOLBING CORPORATION, INC.:. AND DECLARING AN Eti2ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye , C, 0. Watson Aye D. A, Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan ye �ye Joe Mireur , Ce 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest- Aye Thos. Re McGee Aye Bids were submitted by the following firms for furnishing.the City with gasoline for a ninety day period, beginning May 1, 1939. NAME OF COMPANY Magnolia Petroleum Coe Humble Oil & Refining Co; Texas Star Oil Company Cities Service Company Mann-Hefley Oil Company PRICE •08 Maximum Guaranteed Minimum Guaranteed .08 " " Minimum not guarantee •08 Maximum Guaranteed Minimum Guaranteed Above 2,d advance .08 Maximum not Guaranteed Minimum not guarante d Coastal petroleum,Company ;08 Maximum Guaranteed Gulf Refining Company 009 " ". Minimum Guaranteed. The Texas Company 009 Federal Petroleum Company 009 Maximum not Guaranteed The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; That the Commissioners retain their designation as to Departments, namely, Joseph 1Sireur, Department of Receipts, Disbursements and Accounts; Those Re McGee, Department of Parks,=-� Streets and Airport; Dr. C. 0. Wat- son, Department of police and public Safety; and Dr. D. A. Segrest, Department of Public Utilities. The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS Mayor. r City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING April 26, 1939 5:00 P. Me Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee, Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor be authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with the J. E. Ingram Equipment Company for one Ingram, 5 to 7 ton free wheel roller. There being no further business, the meeting_,adjournede ATTEaT: Mayor. _City secretEry. SPECIAL MEI�fiING April 27, 1939 5:00 P. die Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest* A Resolution was read$ ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING 554 COMMISSION RELATIVE TO ZONING THE AREA N=-fLY CREATED BY FILLING IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY ALONG THE SHORELINE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A . Ce McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee" Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye Co 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest C Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secret ry. 1. r SPECIAL MEETING April 29, 1939 • 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Mayor. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Contract be given to the Magnolia petroleum Company as per bid submitted April 25th -for supplying gasoline to the City for a ninety day period, beginning May lot, it being noted that the bid was one of the two low bids and being next in order in rotation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING May 19 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: -ent Fund to No. 118 -Traffic Fund be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: an approximate cost of $350.00 be authorized. Transfer of $1,500.00 from No. 102 -Curr - purchase of a car load of road oil at Motion by Mireur, seconded b.7 MCGee and carried: Purchase of Police Uniforms, the City paying for one-half of the cost, be authorized. There being ho further business, the meeting adjourned. J F ATTES Mayor• City Secreta y. X55 REGULAR MEETING:: May 2, * 1939 7:30 P. M• Members Present; Mayor McCaughan$ Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker and Chief of police Lowman. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Surety Bond of John -Johnson in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Report of the Fire Department f or.the month of April was read and ordered;filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in `the amount of $8,;970.636 for gas purchased for the period of March 21st to April 20th inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. E. T. Simmang appeared`before the. Council, representing Mr. Combs in regard to erecting a pier and bait stand near Captain Hall's pier on North Beach. The matter was referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney. t Dave Coover appeared before the Council, relative to the naming of the property located south of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The plot of ground south of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be named "Guth Park" in honor of the donor. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried purchase of 100 gas regulators be t authorized. We Dickson, Editor'of the Union Leader_; and a committee from the Central Labor Union 7 appeared before the Council in regard to the Fire Fighter's Union. The a were advised that the City Council had no objection to their belonging to such a Union, and that the Council was not aware of any lack of interest in the Union. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. �a ter•• Mayor. ATTESTS t � ' Cit -Y. Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING 0 May 40 1934 5:00 P. M. 4 Members Present; Mayor McCaughan,' Commissioners Watson, McGee and Segrest* AResolution was read AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO RE- CEIVE THE FINAL REPORT OF THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION RELA- TIVE TO THE DEIGNATION OF BOUNDARIES OF USE AND AREA DISTRICTS IN THE AREA OR TERRITORY, RECENTLY AAINEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON ON A GIVEN DATE AT A DESIGNATED PLACE AND TO CAUSE DUE AIM PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING, AND DECLARING All EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent, C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Appropriation of $ 50.00 per month for 355-6 the maintenance of an employment office by the Texas State Employment Service, be continued for another year beginning July 1, 1939. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Estimate No, 3 of J. DePuy in the amount of $ 58,786.14 for construction work on the Bay Front.Protection project, be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried Estimate No, 3 of Myers and Noyes in the amount of $836,18 for Engineering services on the Bay Front protection project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried; Recommendation of the City Attorney, reading as follows, be accepted: May 3, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: With reference to personal taxes of John Davenport for the year 1931 in the amount of $3,15 which have been in— vestigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend that same be cancelled as an error in assessment inasmuch as Mr. Davenport did not reside in the City when the assessment was made, Very truly yours, S gd, R. Briscoe King, Motion by Waston, seconded by SegrSst and carried: reading as follows, be accepted: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners City of Corpus Christi ` Corpus Christi, Texas w Gentlemen; City Attorney. Recommendation of the City Attorney, a May 2, 1939 With reference to delinquent taxes of the Charles Martin & Company for the years 1931_ and 1932 ag_;regating $7.35, which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend that they be cancelled on account of Assessor's error, inasmuch as this Company was not in business for the years assessed, Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, • Mayor. ATTEST: Ci y Secreta y, u5 / REGULAR MEETING - May 9, 1939 •7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur,:Commissioners Segrest and McGee, Chief of Police Lowman and Assistant City Engineer Walker. Reports of the Fire Marshall and the Engineering Department for, --the month of April, were read and ordered filed. :Reportsof the airport for the months of March and April, were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Audited Vouchers Report for the month of April be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers Nos. Y • .. 1990 to 3908 inclusive and Nos.:776 to 1633 inclusive, be ratified. r . _ An Ordinance was read: CLOSING AND VACATING 20TH STREET FROM RUTH AVENUE TO BUFORD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND 21ST STREET FROM RUTH AVENUE TO-BUFORD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL ORDI- NANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HERE,ITH; AND D30LARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye _C, 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; • A. Co McCaughan Absent Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Those, R. McGee Aye B. M. Combs appeared before the Council, relative to the erection of a bait stand and pier near Captain Hall's pier on North Beach. Dr. Watson reported present at this time. The matter was taken under advisement. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Mayor ATTEST: e ­71 ty Secre ary. REGULAR MEETING May 16, 1939 7:.30 P. M. Members present: Mayor- pro Tem: Mireur, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Watson, Assistant City Engineer Walker and :Chief of Police Lowman, A Resolution was read: GRANTING AND AUTHORIZING TH3 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN' S CLUB OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI THE SPONSORSHIP AND AUTH— ORIZATION TO MAKE PLANS FOR AND ASSIST THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN THE BEAUTIFICATION OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS GUTH PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN LMIERGTTCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Absent: x Joe Mireur Aye C; 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote;, A. C. McCaughan Absent 3 558 Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos.; R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried;, Pablo Galvan be employed in the Reservoi Department at salary of $90.00. per month, effeptive LTay 1st. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Pauline Vasquez be employed as Pound Keeper at salary of $65.00 per month, effective May 16th. .. Bids were submitted by the following; firms on a year to year supply of Aluminum Sulphates GENERAL CHEMICAL COMPANY : Standard Grade -- all rail shipment, per 100 lbs. $1.62 Standard Grade -- water rail shipment, per 100 lbs. 1.57 Ajax Grade -- all rail shipment,.per 100 lbs. 1.545 Ajax Grade -- water rail shipment, per 100 lbs. 1.498 SOUTHERN ALKALI CORPORATION 1,70 PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1.83 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Bids were submitted by the following firms for 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe; SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY (ALABAMA PIPE) ALAMO IRON WORKS AMERICAN RADIATOR & STANDARD SANITARY CRANE COMPANY SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY McWAYANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY UNITED STAPES PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY $18.36 per 100 ft. 18,76 per 100 ft. 19.15 per 100 ft. 19.25 per 100 ft. 20.64 per 100 ft. 23000 per 100 ft.. 25.00 per 100 ft. 26.00 per 100 ft. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconaed by McGee and carried; purchase of four 16 x 18 tapping sleeves and valves be. -authorized. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C 0 Mayo r V fin ATTEST: SPECIAL MEETING May 18, 1939 8;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Matson, seconded by Mireur and unanimously carried; proposal of the Ranson - Davidson Company with reference to their services in connection with the issuance of additional Seawall Bonds, a copy of the agreement being filed in the City Secretary's office, be accepted, and the Mayor and Controller be authorized to execute said proposal. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 209 1939 11:30 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners-Vatson,:Mireur and Segrest and City Attor- ney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The General Chemical Company be awarded contract for a•year's supplyrof aluminum sulphate, to be ordered as needed at price of $1.62 per cwt. (all rail) and $1.57 per cwt. (rail and water). Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The San Antonio Machine & Supply Comp be awarded contract for 10,000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe, as per their bid submitted May 16th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and unanimously carried: The City Attorney be author- ized to file suits for delinquent taxes and to prosecute collections to conclusion. Motion by S egresto seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 50,000 envelopes for -the Water and Gas Departmbnt' be authorized, Motion by McGee, becbnded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a car load of street topping matetial be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of a truck for the use of- the Airport at net price of $395.00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Judge Jesse Wright be allowed $100.00 for the month of May for services in connection with the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City ecret y. Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING May 230 1939 . 10:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,. Segrest, Matson and McGee, City Attorney King, Assistant City Attorney Carr and City Engineer Bisset-, The Mayor explained the purpose of this meeting was to hear any proposals for the change in the zoning of the recently annexed areas to the City to that as submitted by the City Zoning and planning Commission. A letter was read from D. P. pace, Land and industrial Commissioner of the Missouri pacific Railroad with reference to available industrial sites and a franchise filed with the City Secretary under date of May 18th for the construction of certain industrial tracks upon and across the following`streets;and Avenues; to -wit: Ash Street, Oak Avenue, Huisache Street, Texas Avenue' Retama Avenue and Farr Street, S. Maston Nixon,krepresenting the property owners spoke.for,the development of the property exhibiting photographs of development of adjacent property, and requesting that Bagnall & Edwards tracts be designated as Commercial Area. Joe Mueller and George R. C1ark,'Jr* spoke as individuals in defense of the zoning as re- commended by the planning Commission. Dave Coover spoke at length in behalf of the residents of the area affected by any change in the zoning to a Commercial Area, presenting a petition of some 375 residents recommend- ing the adoption of the recommendations as submitted by -the City Zoning and planning Comm - fission. Mr. Pace spoke on the available warehouse locations on the Tex-Mex Railway, stating that 56® his Company was handicapped by lack of such sites and that he was representing the inter- est of his Company, though perhaps selfishly. The meeting was adjourned to 10:00 A. M., May.24th, at,which time, said hearing will be sumed. _ c4 i ATTEST: Mayor. City Slecretar.Y. REGULAR MEETING.. . May 230 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer,Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. I. M. Alexander appeared before the Council with reference to life saving facilities for the season, 1939, entailing an expenditure by the City of ►1,225.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The request of I. M. Alexander and Dr. McIver Furman for life saving facilities for the season, 1939, be taken under advise - ment. The request of Jack Kimberlain for dockage space for a boat at the Pleasure Pier be taken under advisement. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL'TO RECEIVE THE FINAL REPORT OF THE CITY ZONING RE= GULATIONS AND DESIGNATION.OF USE AND AREA DISTRICTS IN THE LAND BEING CREATM BY FILL- ING IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY ALONG THE SHORE- LINE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE EAST SIDE OF A PORTION OF 1ATER STREET; AND TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON ON A GIVEN DATE AT A DESIGNATED PLACE AND TO CAUSE DUE AND PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter Rulo was suspended by the following vote: A. Co McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee. Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur ' Aye C. 0o, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ` Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The following bonds be approved& G. We Conner Night Watchman $19000.00 Edna Bemus Social Worker 10000.00 L. D. Matthieu Electrical Inspector 19000.00 We L. Van Horn. Policeman 19000000 t G. 0. Roundtree Night watchman 19000.00 Horace 11, Butler Detective 19000.00 Mike Del Valle Policeman 19000.00 Joe ErmisPoliceman 19000.00 Smith Electric Co. Electrician 19000.00 The report of the Health Unit for the month of April was read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The bill of Fred Quaile Realty Company in the amount of $45.00 for sign moved from the Bay Front, be taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried:. Recommaldation of the City Attorney reading as follows, be accepted: May 23, 1939 Honorable Mayor and -City Council Corpus Christi# Texas Gentlemen: Q61 With reference to personal taxes of the Stamm Jewelry Company which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Collector, I wish to recommend that same be adjusted on the.basis of the inventory at the time of sale. The years involved are 1933 to 1938 inclusive. Very truly yours, Signed - R.Briscoe King, City Attorney. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of a set of books entitled "Gamels General Laws of Texas" for the Legal Department at cost of $250.00 be authorized. 'Motion. by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The retreading of tires for the Street r Maintainer be authorized. Motion.by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Red Dozier be granted permission to erect a temporary boat mooring near the breakwater on North Beach. The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. • Mayor. ATTEST: City tlecretafyo RECESS MEETING May 24, 1939 10:'A. M. _ Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, Assist- ant City Attorney Carr and City Engineer Bisset, Fielding Sampson, representing.D. Zweig, requested that Blocks 1406-A and 1506-A, P. A. Cliffs Addition be changed to Apartment from Residential Area. Action was deferred, pend. Ing further investigation. S. Taylor McDaniel called attention to the Council of Lots 1 to 4. Block 1, Broadmoor Park No. 1, designated as Retail Area, should be Lots 1 to 49Block 1, Broadmoor Park No. 2 Addition. Inasmuch as this was an error in the map, the change was authorized. David Morris requested change in designation of lot 16, block 40, Del Mar Addition from a Dwelling A. Area to Dwelling.B..Area :which would permit erection of a duplex on this property. In a detailed discussion as to the inadvisability of making such changes, it was pointed out that in doing so a dangerous precedent would be set, jeopardizing.the principles of our Zoning Ordinance, Motion by Mireur: That permit be granted for erection of a duplex on Lot 16, Block 40, Del filar Addition, inasmuch as the adjacent property owners have expressed their willingness to such a dwelling being.erected. The motion died for lack of a second. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* Mayore i y Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING May 27, 1939 11:30 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee.; Motionrby McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 300 feet of hose for use in the Sewer Department be authorized. 562 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Police Department be authorized, Purchase of a set of truck tires for the Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: E. Carlyle Smith, D. N. Best and Frank ed Cech be appoint/as the Board of Appraisers for the year 1939, A Resolution was read: . dAUTHORIZING-AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE t AGREEMENT. BY -AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS • CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, Co McCaughan Aye -Joe Mireur; Aye C, 0, Watson Absent D. A, Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C, -O, Watson Absent. D. A. Segrest Absent; Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST: City Secre ry. REGULAR MEETING ayor. May .30, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, There -being no business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned. The reading..of the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting. ayor. ATTEST: .., City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING May 31, 1939 5:00 P. -Me Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Mayor be authorized to execute the Venereal Disease Control project Budget for the period of July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940, involving.an expenditure locally of $4,950.00 which sum is to be borne by the City.and County. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secret ry., SPECIAL MEETING June 1. 1939 11:45 A. M, Members present: Mayor, McCaughan,- Commissioners Mireur and Segrest and City Attorney King. A Resolution was read: I • AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS It CHRISTI TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF THE RANSON- DAVIDSON COMPANY, AND EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON 5ls 3 BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. a The Charter Rule - was suspended by the following vote; A, C. McCaughan Aye . Joseph Mireur _ Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye Thos,, R, McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A, C, McCaughan Aye - Joseph Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Absent D, A, Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of an Underwood -Elliott -Fisher Accounting and Billing Machine for the Plater and Gas Department as per bid submitted April 24th be authorized* °M There being no further business, the meeting.adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: CIty Secr4tary SPECIAL MEETING June 5, 1939 11;00 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of 5000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe at cost' of $18,36 per hundred feet be authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Estimate No, 4 of J, Depuy in the amountl! of $92,763,44 for construction work on the Bay Front protection Project be approved and payment authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; •Estimate No,4 in the amount of $1,159.54, of Myers and Noyes for Engineering Services on the Bay Front project be approved and payment authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; payment be authorized to 'N. H. lavits in the amount of $50000 as part of his expenses in connection with an inspection of Tourist Recreational Attractions at Gulf ports, s Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Car allowances of the Building Inspector Electrical Inspector and Plumbing Inspector, be increased $25,00 per month, effective June 1st• There being no further business, the meeting; adjourned. Mayor. ATTESTS City Secretary. t . 564 ` REGULAR MEETING June 6, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King,,City Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. Reports of the Fire Marshall and the Fire Department for the month of May, were read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Audited Vouchers report for the month of May be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 1634 to 2295 inclusive and 3909 to 4995 inclusive, be ratified. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Plumbers Bond of B. W. Williams in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. An Ordinance was ready DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO SIXTEEN ( ],6) 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)9 THREE (3)9 FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8)9 NINE (9)9 TEN (10)9 ELEVEN (11)9 TTELVu (12), THIR- TEEN 13 , FOURTEEN (14)9 FIFTEEN (15), SIX- TEEN 116 , REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND D3- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The CharterRuie was suspended by the`following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye f Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye ` 11 A letter of the Corpus Christi Press with reference to designation of said paper as the f official publication of the City, was read. Motion by. Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Proposition of the Coipus Christi Press for printing 'legal notices as outlined in their letter of dune 6th be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution authorizing same. Durwood Thompson appeared before the Council, offering his services gratis as a consultant for any landscaping the City might be contemplating. He was thanked for the offer, and advised that his services would perhaps be utilized at a later date, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: 'Recommendationsof the City Attorney reading as follows be accepted: May 27, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen; With reference to personal taxes of the Fletcher Furniture Company for the year 1938 which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner. and Tax Collector, I wish to recommend that same be ad- justed on the basis of valuation of $ 1,270.00 to which amount affidavit has been made and payment tendered. Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, City Attorney. cast iron pipe at a cost of $ 18.36 per hundred feet, be authorized. -o inch - 564 REGULAR MEETING June 6, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, yiatson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King,,City Engineer Bisset and Assistant .Chief of Police Fritter. Reports of the Fire Marshall and the Fire Department for the month of biay, were read and ordered filed. Motion by Matson, seconded by Segrest and carried; Audited Vouchers report for the month of May be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 1634 to 2295 inclusive and 3909 to 4995 inclusive, be ratified. ' Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Plumbers Bond of Be we Williams in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. An Ordinance was reads DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO ' SIXTEEN <],6) 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) , - THREB ( 3) , FOUR (4) , FIVE (5)9 SIX (6)9 SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8)0 NINE (9) , TEN (10) , ELEVEN (11) , TWELVE (12) , THIR- TEEN (13 )0 FOURTEEN (14)9 FIFTEEN (15)9 SIX- TEEN `16); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PA!3TS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND D3- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the`following vote= _ - A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye Co 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote= A. Co McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A letter of the Corpus Christi Press with reference to designation .of said paper as the r official publication of the City, was read. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried= Proposition of the Corpus Christi press for printing legal notices as outlined in their letter of dune 6th be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution authorizing same. Durwood Thompson appeared before the Council, offering his services gratis as a consultant for any landscaping the City might be contemplating. He was thanked for the offer, and advised that his services would perhaps be utilized at a later date, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Recommendations of the City Attorney reading as follows be accepted; June 3, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christie Texas Gentlemen; With reference to personal taxes of M. E. T16st for the year 1938, consisting.of a 1936 Ford Sedan valued at $500.00 which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and the Tax Coll- ector, I wish to recommend that same be reduced to a valuation of $180.00 which is the red book figure on this model automobile. Very truly yours s Sgd. R. Briscoe King. City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried= Purchase of 5,000 feet of two inch T4s cast iron pipe at a cost of $18.36 per hundred feet, be authorized, 565 D. M.Grant appeared before the Council, requesting that Leopard Street extension be straightened and offered to donate sufficient amount of property owned by him to the cause if other property owners could be prevailed upon to do likewise. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department for recommendation. Mr. Grant also requested permission to s build garages necessary for the units being..constructed on his property located on Leopard Street extension under one roof, He was advised that the Council was without authority to grant said permit. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: The salary of L. S. Phillips be increased to $130.00 per month, effective June lath, and that he be made head of the Traffic Depart - went. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Salary of Harold A. Carr, Assistant City Attorney, whose duties are to handle legal matters in connection with City Zoning and planning, be increased to $ 200000,per month, effective June lst. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Salary of Walter Davis be increased to $100.00 per month, effective June; 1st. The minutes to date were read andl,approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTESTt city Secret ary. June 7, 1939 SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P. M. Members present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee. Representatives of the Horni Signal Manufacturing.Corporation appeared before the Council with reference to repairing signal lights and otherwise improving the signal system. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried: The Mayor and Controller be authorized to execute an Appeal Bond in the amount of $250.00 in the case of Fred p. Hayward, et al vs. City of Corpus Christi. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned' Mayor. ATTEST: City secretary. SpECIAL MEETING June 109 1939 11:45 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: Purchase of 6 drums of Carboseal be a authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: purchase of 25 gas meters be authorize Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: Lillian Cuellar be employed in the Mater and Gas Department at salary of $75.00 per -month, effective June 1st. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Salary of Horace Butler be increased to $130.00 per 'Month effective May 16th. r. There being no further business,' the meeting adjourned* Mayor. L _i ATTEST: C ty Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING June 13, 1939 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King. The meeting was held for the purpose of hearing objections to zoning regulations and de- signation of use and area districts in the land being created by filling in Corpus Christi Bay along the shore line in the City of Corpus Christi and changing.the zoning designation on the east side of a portion of Water Street, of the area described. No one appeared, protesting the zoning 14 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 10:00 A. M June 14th, to continue the hearing on the Zoning of the area described. ` W. T. Pulliam appeared before the Council with reference to the Nueces River Valley Con- t servation and Reclamation District, making a report of the district. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the City contribute $100.00 per month, beginning July through December of this year, to the Nueces River Valley Conserva- tion and Reclamation District, to assist them -in their work. A Resolution was read: DEFINING AND DESCRIBING LANDS NEEDED AND NECESS- ARY FOR ERECTING A SEA WALL AND APPURTENANT - STRUCTURES BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON COR- PUS CHRISTI BAY; DETERMINING THAT SAID PROPERTY SHALL BE TAKEN BY EMINENT DOMAIN IN FEE SIMPLE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER CONDEtJNA- TION PROCEEDINGS; AND DECLARING Ali MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye • C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A Resolution was read: A. co McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A, Segrest Aye Those, R. McGee ;Aye NAMING AND DESIGNATING THE CORPUS CHRISTI PRESS AS THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSAL OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI PRESS AND DE--, CLARING AN EMERGENCY0, The Charter Rule was suspended -by the f ollowing votex A, C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur t Aye C. 0, Watson Abs-ent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote:' A, C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C, 0• Watson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye The Mayor be authorized to execute an acceptance of assignment, assuming all the obligations imposed upon the Humble Oil & f 9 Refining Company by contract dated April 24, 1929 with the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Company, covering a four inch water pipe line upon and across the property of Railroad Company in. the City of Corpus Christi. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried': Recommendation of the City Attorney Is reading as follows, be accepted. 9June 9, 1939 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen:. With reference to personal taxes of James A. Cameron - & Son for the year 1938 in the amount of $89.25 which have been investigated by the Finance Commissioner and Tax Assessor, I wish to recommend that same be cancelled for the reason that such property was not located in the City on the date of levy, ` an affidavit having been furnished to this effect, ' Very truly yours, Sgd. R. Briscoe King, ` City Attorney, Y There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . --� Mayor. ATTEST: City Se eta . 0 REGULAR MEETING June 13, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, 'Watson, City Attorney y ]King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. Dr, Thomas H. Darner appeared before the Council requesting that the -street be oiled in the 2000 block of Seventeenth Street. He also complained of a nearby Apiary damaging the painted surfaces of. homes in the vicinity of his residence. The matter wqs taken under advisement. T. S. Cyrus,zAttorney, appeared before -the Council representing Catherine Roddy in connect -I ion with her dismissal from service on May 31st, and requested that a reason be given. The Council declined to comply with the request other than to state that it was for the best interest of'the Department and -that the character of Miss Roddy was not involved. Robert Meza presented a petition to the Council for better drainage facilities in the 1600 block on Monterrey Street. The matter was referred to the Street Department. The report of the Engineering Department for the month of May was read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The following bonds be approved: Bill Johnston Plumbers Bond $1,000.00 4 Bonds of P. T. Moore (Hart Taxi) Taxicab Bonds 3 Bonds of Homer Hicks (Hicks Cab Company ) Taxicab Bonds. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: That the City participate to the extent of $250.00 in deferring the cost of patroling the beaches during the summer season with the understanding that the Red Cross would contribute a like.amount. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: C ty Secretary - U Mayor. RECESS SPECIAL MEETING June 14, 1939 10:00 A. M. Members present: Ilayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and City Engineer Bisset.' This meeting was held in connection with the zoning regulations and designation of use and area districts in the land being created by filling in Corpus Christi Bay along the shore- line in the City of Corpus Christi and changing the zoning designation on the east side of a portion of Water Street. G. R. Swantner objected to the zoning of District 1 of the area involved, stating that the restrictions were too high. He requested that the zoning of the West one-half of blocks east of Water Street of District 1 area be modified to permit mercantile occupancy. This in suggestion was concurred,/by Arthur Landsman and Fred Quaile. They otherwise favored the S zoning as proposed. Eli T. Merriman praised the Zoning and planning Commission and their work in the zoning of this area. Frank Allen, Sr. objected to the created land being taxed until developed. The general zoning of the area was discussed at length and all objections and suggestions were taken under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, i?G"lam Mayor. ATTEST:JOOK 71 ` City 'SecretAry, IL SPECIAL MEETING June 16, 1939 Z:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: The mayor and Controller be authorized to execute a V. P. A. project proposal to provide employment for needy persons and for ,the supervision and coordination of recreational activities for the year beginning July lst.-I as a continuation of a project having been carried on for the past six months. The project does not entail any expenditure of funds by the City. There being_ no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: !22�47�- — City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING June 17, 1939. 11:00 A. M. Mayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting 4d journed. ATTEST: city Secretary,, Mayor. i ' 569 REGULAR MEETING ` June 20.'1939 7530 p. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief oT police Lowman. Roy,Scott, Attorney, appeared before the Council with reference to fruit stands in t -he S a s 1400 block of Leopard Street, complaining that 'the provisions of the Ordinance in regard f to sanitation were too drastic. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried; The appointment of Dr. E. W. Prothro as Director of the City County Health Unit be approved as of June 16th, and that he also be designated as assistant to the City Health Officer. Motion.by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of x;7,866.76 for gas purchased for the period of April 21 to May 20th inclusive, be approved and payment authorized. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING TILE PUBLICATION OF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING. TO . BE HELD BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 10TH DAY OF JULY, 19399 FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND PARTIES NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, . TEXAS, WHICH AMENDMENT . AFFECTS LOTS 19 2, $, 189 19 and 20 OF BLOCK 1 OF BAYVIEW NUMBER 4, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Qharter Rule was suspended by the following vote;- A. C.4McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos.. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0: Watson `Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye It was noted that the following bonds are being held in the Corpus Christi National Bank for safekeeping; i Description City of Corpus Christi, Texas, 52J. Water Plant Repair Revenue Bond Dated 2/1/33 Due 8/1/44 4 0 1M each. Nos. 415-418♦ Incl. Coupons due 8/1/39 and s.c.a. Interest Due Amount 2/1 - 8/1 4,000.00 City of Corpus Christi 5V, Mater plant Repair City of Corpus Christi 52,�f,, Mater plant Repair Revenue Bonds. Dated 2/1/33 Dated 2/1/33 Due 2/1/45, Nos. 419 - 440 0 1,000 each 2/1 - 8/1 Due as follows: Coupons due 8/1/39 and s.c.a. ' Nos. 441-456 0 1,000 due 2/1/45 169000.00 No, D11 0 500 " 2/1/45 500.00 Nos. 457-478 0 11000 " 8 1/45 229000.00 Noe D12 0 500 " 8/1/4 5 2/1 - 8/1 500.00 Coupons due 8/1/39 and s.c.a. 500.00 City of Corpus Christi 5V, Mater plant Repair Revenue Bond. Dated 2/1/33 Due 2/1/45, Nos. 419 - 440 0 1,000 each 2/1 - 8/1 229000.00 Coupons due 8/1/39 and s.c.a. Cityof Corpus Christi 51,�, Mater Plant Repair Revenue Bond 2/1 - 8/1 ♦ Dated 2/1/33 Due as follows; No. D6 due 8/1/39 0 500.00 500.00 Nos, 105-126 Incl, " 8/1/39.0 19000.00 220000.00 Nos. 127-150,1nc1. " 2/1/40 0 19000.00 249000.00 Nos. 151-174,Incl. -" 8/1/40 0 10000.00 24,000.00 57 Description Interest Due Amoun Nos. 183-199 Incl, due 2/1/41 0 $19000.00 170000:00 Nos, 279-306 Incl. " 2/1/43 0 1;000.00 t 289000,00 No. D7 " 2/1/43 0 500.00 500.00 Nos,:307-334 Incl.".`8/1/43 0 19000.00 289000.00 No. D8 8/1/43 a 500,00 500,00 Nos. 335-376 Incl, " -2/l/44 0 19000.00 t 429000,00 No. D9 " 2/1/44 () 500.00 500.00 Nos. 377-414,Incl. ". 8/1/44 0 19000.00 389000.00 No. D10 " 8/1/44 a 500,00 500.00 Coupons due 8/1/39 and s. c. a. 290,500.00 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $1,000,00 from #106 -Gas Fund t to No. 122 -Library Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Appointment of Elsa Carlisle as Deputy Tax Collector, as of May 10th, be confirmed, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: Electriciants Bond of Trinidad Garza in the amount of $1,000000 be approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Bond of R. Briscoe King in the amount of $2,500.00 and Bond of T. R. Kring in the amount of $10,000.00 be approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Salary of Steve Fisher of $100,00 per month be confirmed and that he be allowed $20.00 per month for use of his car, effective .Tune 16th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried H. 11oore be allowed $10,00 per month t t t C car allowance, effective July 1st. The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned*•�� ATTEST: Mayor, City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING June 24, 1939 11:45 A. Vii, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Matson and City Attorney King, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 100 gas regulators be auth- orized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 7,000 pounds of lead be authorized. t Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried purchase of 500 feet of fire hose from the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company be authorized. Motion byWatson, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of 500 feet of fire hose from the Gulf Hardware and Supply Company, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: L. M. Hulbirt be appointed a member of the Board of Equalization for tre current year on account of Frank Cech being unable to serve. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned,* ATTEST: //I "'t -- , �-� - '-1 - City Secre are t SPECIAL MEETING June 24, 1939 4:30 P. M, alayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and Mireur; Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and Carried: Matt Cooper be employed in,the Fire Department at salary of $100.00 per month; effective July lst. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: C ty Secr tar i . C REGULAR MEETING June 27, 1939 7;30 P. M. Mayor. 571 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CT{RISTI TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE FOR AND ON B3HALF OF SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH CLAUD BOAT - RIGHT FOR THE SERVICING OF THE T170 HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND (2509000) GALLON WATER TOYER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AIM DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A Resolution was read; A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur C, 0, Natson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee Aye Aye Aye Aye Abient AUTHORIZING AND DIR3,CTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A C014TRACT WITH CLAUD BOAT - RIGHT FOR THE SERVICING OF THE FIVE HUNDRED ` THOUSAND (5009000) GALLON 'CATER TOYER 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 C, 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0. Watson Jos. Mireur Aye Aye C. 0. Watson Aye ` D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A Resolution was read; A. C. McCaughan Jos. Mireur C, 0, Natson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee Aye Aye Aye Aye Abient AUTHORIZING AND DIR3,CTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A C014TRACT WITH CLAUD BOAT - RIGHT FOR THE SERVICING OF THE FIVE HUNDRED ` THOUSAND (5009000) GALLON 'CATER TOYER 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 C, 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; The Corpus Christi National Banks bid of Tune 24th for City Depository for the ensuing two years at interest rate of 2f on over- drafts not to exceed $175,000.00 in the General Fund and $50,000.00 in the Street Fund for each current fiscal year, be accepted, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; purchase of 250 ;cubic yards of mud shell for the Airport at a price of 95¢ per cubic yard delivered, be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: +The Engineers' Office be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a filling station at the intersection of Antelope and Artesian Streets. ' The minutes -to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ' Mayor. - 5` 2 ATTEST: City Secre ary. w SPECIAL MEETING June 30, 1939 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest,.1.4ireur and McGee and City Attorney King. • ` Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried;_ Salary of C. L. Hamill, Motorcycle patro man be increased to $85.00 per month, and car allowance'to be increased to $45.00 per month ' I effective June 16th. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; That the City Attorney notify the May- flower Cafe that unless their sewer bill be paid within two weeks, service will be discon- tinued. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur' and carried; Zi. H. Rogers be transferred to the Sewer Department, effective July 1st. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Car allowance of Dudley Timon be dis- continued, effective July 1st. i• Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; The Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with Mrs. William 'Whely for the installation of approximately 400 feet of gas lines on Eighteenth Street. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Salary of John Johnson be increased to • A $75.00 per month effective July 1st. ' There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING June 30, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and 11cGee, and City Attor- ney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney of June 23rd with reference to personal taxes of A. C. Valker and the Nelson Fish Market be accepted, and adjustments be made accordingly. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney with reference to personal taxes of the Hibernia National•Bank,'Hicks Nieman, The Shields Club and The Fox Grocery and Market be accepted, and adjustments made accordingly. A Resolution was read;: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF TH3 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT BETi 232 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND J. H. CLARK, INC. FOR AND ON BE`iALF OF THZ CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.' The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote;_ A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote ` A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye u } L 0 Thos. R. McGee Aye -There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST': City Sec star SP3CIAL MEETING July 30 1939 10:00 A. M• 6 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson and Mireur and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried The budget for the fiscal year of 1939 and 1940 be approved as submitted, and the City Attorney authorized to prepare a Resolution adopting 'same. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayore. City Secretar .. SPECIAL 21EETING July 3, 1939 430.P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Watson. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; The Regular Meeting scheduled for 7:30 y July 4th be postponed until the same hour, July 5th, on account of a holiday. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 9 ,d ATTEST: "/ 0 . I City Secr tart' 4 RECESS REGULAR MEETING July 5, 1939 . 7:30 P. 140' Mayor. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and:Chief of police Lowman. The report of the Fire Department for the month of June was read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Matson and carried: Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Com- pany in the amount of $7,887.04 for gas purchased for the period of May 21st to June 20th, inclusive, be approved and payment authorized, A Resolution was read;: AUTHORIZING, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BUDGET. OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR { : THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MARCH 19 1939 - AND ENDING FEBRUARY 289 1940; AND DECLAR- ING AN 134ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye • Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye g Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: • A. C.:McCaughan Joe Mireur C. 0, 17atson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Aye Aye Aye Aye ,Aye Letter of recommendation of the City s ,x. Attorney of July 3rd with reference to personal taxes of Roy Corkill and LT.C.,,, e tie' 4 574 accepted and adjustments made accordingly. ° irrtide city M. D. Daniels appeared before the Cbuncil requesting/, water1rates on water for his residence located in Alta Vista Grove inasmuch as the meter is located within the city limits. He was advised that the City could not comply with his request until he became a resident of the City. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Ijayor be authorized to execute Mork project Application for part time employment to youths in the building of a park and re- creational facilities to be located on North Beach. A Petition was read for an additional colored policeman for the colored section of the City. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Expenses in the amount of $ 12.00 per person_ for one or two representatives of the Fire Department to the State Fire School to r be held at College Station from July 17th to July 21st inclusive, be paid. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r t City Secreta •y. SPLCIAL M3343TING July 7, 19'39 5:00 P. M• mayor.. - Members Present: Mayor LjcCaughan, Commissioners I-lireur and Segrest and City Attorney King, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor be authorized to execute a purchase contract for Lots 6 and 7. Block 61, Bluff Addition to the City of Corpus Christi. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of a second hand Plymouth automobile from the J. C. Blacknall Company at $465.00 net for the Mater and Gas Department be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried:,Ben Garza be employed at the City Pound at salary of $35.00 per rpon#h, and the salary of Pauline Vasquez be reduced to $30.00 per month effective July 1st. Motion by Mireur, seconded,by Segrest and carried: Estimate No. 5 of J. DePuy in the amount.of $65,476.79 for construction work on the Bay Front protection project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Estimate,No.,5 of 1,1yers and Noyes, Consultinj Z. inners, in the amount of $818,46 for engineering services on the Bay Front Protection project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bonds of Thyra Smith, Charles M. Young, Gilbert McGloin, Jr., L. L. Nuson and J. D. Austin in the amount of $1,000.00 each be approved. , There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 4//< Cit Secret ry. SPLCIAL MUTING July 10, 1939 10:00 A. M. rayor. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and p:IcGee and Assistant City Attorney Carr. The purpose)of this meeting was to hear,any objections to the changing of Lots 1, 29 30 18, 19 and 20,%Block 1, Bayview No, 4 Addition from an Apartment District to a Retail 575 District, Fred Quaile being the only one appearing in connection with said hearing and he was the proponent of the change. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of three 1-1/2 inch traffic water meters, one 4 inch Eureka type B. water meter and one hundred 1 inch Emsco gas meters from the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company, and three barrels of carbo seal from the Carbide and Chemical Corporation be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. REGULAR MEETING July 11, 1939 700 P. M'. mayor, ' Members Present; Mayor -Pro -Tem Mireur and Commissioner McGee. There was no meeting held on account of a quorum of the Council was not present.. ATTEST: . City Secret SPECIAL MEETING July 129 1939 :5:00 P.M. MAY Members Present: Mayor. McCaughan, ComOissioners Mireur and McGee. A Res3lution was Read AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR " OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS • -TO EXECUTE AN EASEr2ENT AIM RIGHT-OF- -WAY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN H. E. BUTT. -GROCERY COMPANY, OTIS GARREfT, .IALTER .HAUK, DAVID T. PEEL, MOISE VEIL, ALEX .'NEIL, J©E L. WEIL, AND THE CITY OF .CORPUS CHRISTI, AMID DECLARING AN .EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan aye. Jos. Mineur aye C. 0. Matson absent D. A. Segrest absent Thos. R,. McGee aye , The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye JOS, Mireur. Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Miteur, seconded by McGee and carried: That the recommendations of the City Attorney of July 10 with ref erence;to adjustment in valuation of the East 100 feet of Lots 1 and 2, in Block 24, Bluff Addition, for the years 1931 and 1932 be accepted and the adjustment made accordingly, f t t Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee, and carried; That Agnes Reynoldsbe employed in the Health Department at the salary of $75.00 a month, effective July 1. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee, and carried:. That the.sAlary-'of mrs:�:Geraldite d Tower be raised to $75.00 a month, effedtive July lst. There being no further business, the matting adjourned ATTEST: Mayor, Ate_ City SeclretFO SPECIAL MEETING July 15, 1939 110-30 A. M.. ` Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, MCGee, Watson and Segrest. s Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson, and carried:Purchase of 49000 feet of two-inch cast iso pipe be authorized. Motion by mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: Va t the recommendation of the City Attorn of June 10 with reference to the personal taxes of p. A. Presnall, Jr. the Checker Cab Co,, HAppy's Taxi Company, and Clyde R . Simpson be accepted and the adjustments made accordingly. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST - c Ci y Secre ary SPECIAL MEETING July 180 1939 11:30mA.M. members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Comm ssioners Mireur, McGee, Watson and Segrest' Motion by Mireur, seconded by Begrest and carried: Transfer of $15,000.00 to 102 -Current Fund and $5,000.00 to 108 -Street Fund from 106 -Gas Fund, to be repaid when funds are available be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: That the Engineerl s Office be authorized to issue a permit for a filling station at 2101 -Agnes Street. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 4,000 feet of two-inch cast, iron pipe be authorized.- Bids were submitted from the following firms on 10,000 feet of two-inch cast iron pipe: American Standard Radiator & Sanitary Corp. .20-89/100 per ft. McWayane Dast Iron PIpe Co. , .23 San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. •212 n American Cast Iron Pipe Company .25 Crane Company .20-95/100 " K National Cast Iron pipe Company .25 Corpus Christi Hardware Company .23 United States Pipe & Foundry Company .25 Alamo Iron Works .20-95/100 " the table Bids were ordered to he laid on/ forty-eight hours, as required by the.Citir Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETIN7 July 18 7:30 F.M. members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Miteur, Matson, Segrest and McGee# Assistan City Attorney, Carr, Oity Engineer Bisset and Assistant Chief of Police Fritter. An Ordinance was read:: , AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI PASSED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 396. OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN USE DISTRICTS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above Ordinance was approved and ordered published by the following vote; The charter rule was suspended by the following vote;; A. a. McCaughan Jos. Mireur C. 0. Watsom D. A. Segrest Thos.' R. McGee The above Ordinance was approved A Resolution was redd;: Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye by the following .vole; A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos Mireur Aye - C-. 4. Watson Absent D. A. S egrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY' OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOAiMMMATIONS OF THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO CHANGES IN THE ZONING DESIGNATIONS AND BOUNDARIES OF USE AND AREA DISTRICTS IN THE AREA OR TERRITORY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF COIVUS CHRISTI SINCE THE 29TH DAY OF NOVEdBER, 19389 AND TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A GIVEN DATE AT A -DESIGNATED PLACE AND TO CAUSE DUE AND PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by,the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote - A Resolution was read; A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur - Aye C. 0. Watson, Aye D-. A. Segrest. Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 19399 FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND PARTIES NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTING OF AN AMENDMMIT TO TH3 ZON ING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN WHICH IT IS PROPOSED TO CHANGE. THE ?ON ING DESIGNATION OF A STRIP ONE HUNDRED FEET WIDE LYING ALONG SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN TEXAS STRE^T AND THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOTS THIRTEEN (13) AND FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) OF DEL MONTE ADDITION FROM A D12LLING A DISTRICT TO AN APARTMENT C DISTRICT, AND D 7CLARING AN EMERGENCY. Thh-_Chatter Rule was suspended by the following vote;: A. C. McCaughan%. Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan ?Aye Joe Mireur Aye C.- 0.' Watson Aye D.A. Segrest Aye Thos, Ry McGee Aye A Resolution was read:: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO A . LEASE CONTRACT - ON BMIALF-OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH 0. V. JACFMON, AS MORE FULLY TH EREIN SET. FORTH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:: A. C-. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye . Thos. R. McGee Aye The Above Resolu tion was passed by the following votes A. C McCaughan Aye Jos Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A; Segrest Aye Thos, R, McGee Aye Motioh by Segrest, seconded by Watsonvand:;carried:: That the audited voucher report for the month of June be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers NOS. 2296 and 2901, inclusive, and 4996 to 5940, inclusive, be ratified. Reports of the Fire Marshall and Engineering Department for.the mon th of June read and ordered filed. Petition was presented to the Council by 11. H. De Best, signed by himself and a n umber of others, for the oiling of 13th St. between Mar#uerite and Laredo Streets. The matter was taken under advisement. V Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried:: The proposal of 0. G. Corben for a lease of the Airport be rejected, due to the fact that it is not considered for the best interests of the City at this time. The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City ecretary SPECIAL ME=ING July 22 11:45 A. M. Mayor - Members Present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGeee Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur, and carried, The bid of the San Antonio Machine and r. Supply Company of July 18 for 10,000 feet of two-inch cast iron pipe be accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor . City Secret ry REGULAR MEETING: July 259 1939 7:30 P.M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee' Watson and Segrest, City Attorney, King, City Engineer Bisset, and.Chief of Police Lowman. An Ordinance was read; AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN -RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY TIATMWORKS - DEPARTMENT, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BEING ORDINANCE NO. 878, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 233 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF . CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING SECTION • 3 THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN ETIERGENCY. • The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A.C. McCaughan An Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the.following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C'. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos . ' R. McGee Aye Jack Murphey appeared before the Council requesting permission to erect a hangar at the Airport for the storage of his airplane. The matter was referred to commissioner McGee, Cit Attorney King and City Engineer B>isset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of four barrels of Carboseal be authorized. TOM S, Henderson, Capt. Ogden and Cecil Burney, representing the Red Cross, appeared before the GAuncil with reference to the City's taking over the :.patrol of the Beach section of the Y11 City. They were advised that this,could :be arranged, and that C hief of Police Lowman and Captain L. S. Phillips would meet with their committee to work out the detains in connection with the work. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carriedt that the meeting be recessed until 11:30 A. M. July 26. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTZST: l City Secret ry RECESSED REGULAR MEETING July 26 1100 A. M. Members Present:: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Watson and Mireur, and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson, and carried: that property owners hereafter be require to pay 40¢ per foot for additional pipe beyond 30 feet from front of property line and 60 fee from tha back of the property line in the installation of meters, A Res olution was read• ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS T0. ZONING DESIGNATIONS AND REGULATIONS IN NORTH BEACH TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1591V�$, AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE MAYOR AND SECRETARY TO ISSUE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. T he Charter Rule was syspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent T hos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C..O, Matson Aye t D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye Dr. F. R. Halstead appeared before the Council suggesting a bettsr. Patrol service for City beaches. He was advised that the Police Department was taking Aver this work immediately. Motion by Mireur, seconded by M cGee, and carried: Purchase of.a boat to be used in patrol services on Lake Corpus Christi be authorized. There being no further basineas, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST r 4; � 9�7 City Secreta y SPMIAL MEETING July 27, 1939 11:30 A. M. Mayor Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners MireUr, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney Ki Motion by MLreur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $1880.21 from 103 .Special. At- I torneys Fund to 102 Current Fund be authorized. An Ordinance was read: PROV IDING RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BOATS ON LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI; 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 C. 0, Watson Absent D. A.Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Above Ordinance was.passed by t#e following vote: A. C. MQCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read;: AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATIONOF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TOM2 HELD BY THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1939, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND PARTIES NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan y8 Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D.' A. S egrest Aye Thos. R. M-cGee Aye The above Resoluticz was passed by the following vote;. A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 4, SPECIAL r&=ING July 31,1939 4:00 P. M. 581 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, C.ommi ssioners Mireur and McGee, and City Attorney King. Bids were submitted by the following firms for the furnishing of a 90 -days supply of galolins to the City: • The Texas Company 8je Maximum and minimum guaranteed Cities Service Co. 9¢ n' » Magnolia Petroleum Co. 9,d Gulf Refin ing Co. 9g N a Humble Oil & Refining ., Company 9'd Turner Oil Company 9X Sinclair Refining Co. 9je MaRimum gdaradeed, Minimum hot guaranteed, Coastal Petroleum Co. 9¢ #. it �r It r °°* a Mann Hof ley Oil Co. 93e w �� n �► �r „ Bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee, and carried: Purchase of 75 Special- Sprague meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee, and carried; Purchase,of a tapping machine be authorized Motion by Mireur, seconded by M$Gee and carried; Thai the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company for installation of a gas main under their right of way, 25th Street and Avenue C. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN EASEMENT TO 0. C. EASTER: AIM DECLARING AN EMMIGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye ' Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D.A. S egrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye . The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. S egrest Absent 5823 Thos. R. McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTT: - MAYOR City Secretary ' REGULAR MEETING August 19 1939 7;30 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney ging, Chief of Police Lowman and City Engineer Bisset, Mrs. W. A. Dorris and J. H. Blazek appeared beforethe Council requesting an alley between Lots 7 and 14, Block 4, Jones Addition be closed on account of same serving no good purpose. The matter was taken under advisement. Reports of the Engineering Department and the Fire Department for the month of July were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,086.08 for the period of June 21st to July 20th inclusive be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Carneiro'Chumney & Company:be employed to audit the accounts of the City for a period of March 1, 1938 to July 1, 1939 on a basis of $2,000.00 per annum. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; The tax rate for 1939 be set at $2.00 Attorney per $100.00 valuation, and the City/be authorized to prepare ordinance providing for same.. An Ordinance was read entitled; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING AND Iv" OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PASSED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AIM APP3ARING.OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 396, OF THE OITMINANCE AND RESOLUTION.RECORDS•OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN USE DIS- TRICTS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,•. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. it The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was approved by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed this lst day of August by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye those R. McGee Aye 583 Guy Henderson presented a petition of the merchants of the City with reference to the re- pealing of an Ordinance providing for the licensing of wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers. s The petition was returned to him for completion by request. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; John Marsalis be employed in the Police Department at salary of $100.00 per month, effective July 18th. Bond tD be furnishedwin;the amount of $19000.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; H. I. Townsend be employed in the Police Department at salary of $100.00 per month effective August 1, 1939. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $ 1,000.00. The reading of -the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting. .. 4 There being no -further business, the meeting adjourned, j of i ATTEST: Mayor, , City Secret y• ' SPECIAL 1423TING August 20 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $1,000 from #102 -Current Fund to #122 -Library Fund, to be repaid when funds are available, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Recommendation of the City Attorney of July 19th with reference to personal taxes of Edward Herro, be accepted and adjustment made accordingly. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried; Leo Duran be paid $60.00 per month for prosecuting all cases in Corporation Court, effective July lst. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The following employees be reappointed at the designation of title and salary'as stipulated. . R JOSEPH MIRL'UR, . FINANCE C0114ISSIONER NAME 4 TTTTT.FL 4 SALARY PER MONTH ± T. R. Kring 4 Acting City Secretary & Tax + . Assessor & Collector $235.00 Margaret McTi•ernan Assistant City Secretary & 4 1.35.00 4 Deputy Tax Collector Belle McKew 4 Deputy Tax Collector 120.00 T. J. pereir& Acting City Auditor 200.00 Herbert Lowrey Acting Chief Accountant' 200.00 Clyde R. Simpson Acting Purchasihg Agent 200.00 R. Briscoe King Acting City Attorney 400.00 Harold A. Carr Assistant City Attorney 200.00 B. G. Moffett Special Delinquent Tax Collector 150.00 A. C. biolbeck Deputy Tax. Assessor 125.00 Susan Browning Secretary to Purchasing Agent 95.00 Marjorie Graeff Secretary to Mayor and City Secretary 10:5.00 Virginia Henry Secretary to City Attorney 85.00 Mike Rodriguez Janitor 80.00 Inez Rodriguez Assistant Janitor 20.00. C. A. Scivaily Elevator Operator 50.00 Frank Echavarria " " 50.00 DR. D. ' A. SEGR 3T. CATER & GAS CO?1 1ISSIOTTER 4 Mrs..M. Simmons Acting Manager of dater & Gas Dept. 150.00 Lula Rachal4 130.00 Elma S. Tankersley 95.00 Ethel Phillips 95.00 Mildred Thompson 95.00 95.00 Mrs, Kate M+cZlroy 95.00 Eunice Cox a 90.00 Ernest Beard 90.00 Albert Burgess 110.00 J . D, Summa; 110.00 S. C. Roper 90.00 R. C. Franks J 584 Louis Wilmot 80.00 H. C. Reese 80.00 E. W. Scogin 80.00 Billie Reinhardt 95.00 Violet Garner 95.00 Lillian Cuellar 75.00 Charles young 125.00 L. L. Nuson 125.00 H. 0. Walker 125.00 J. D. Austin 95.00 Gilbert McGloin, Jr. 85.00 Thyra Smith 95.00 Arthur Uehlinger 75.00 Bessie Bruchmiller 95.00 300.00 John Cunningham - Acting Water Superintendent H. V. Harvey. 120900- 20.00 -C. C,J. Noakes 120.00 - Albert Atkinson 110.00 Jim Carr, 110.00_ Atlee Cunningham 110.00, Dolph Magee - 100.00 Eddie Wright 75900 Willie Weir 35.00 C. H. Atkinson • 30.00.. S. G. Noel 100.00 Pablo Galvan 90.00 R. N. porter Manager Warehouse 100.00 Allen Evans 95.00 E. R. Magee 75000 Jacob Krummel 60.00 Felipe Esiguirre 60.00 Rosendo Martinez 60.00 Steve Fisher - Garage 100.00 Bob Vogle s 90.00 Alex Sanchez 90.00 Solon Slosson 75.00 Pat O'Connor. 9G.00 Ray Johnson - water & Gas 140.00 Eddie Edwards 160.00 Jesus Arispe .• s 75.00 . Zacarias Martinez 70.00 Refugio Acuna t65,00 Antonio Arsuaga 65.00 Antonio Flores 65.00 Pedro Garza 65.00 Jose Trevino 60.00 John Wright, Jr. 90.06 J. R. Lowe 200.00 J. H. Ehliers 80.00 Ray Starner 80.00 Bob Jarrett 140.00 Ted Long - Incinerator 125.00 A. R. Roark - Water Construction 140.00 Lucio Guzman 75.00 75.00 Santago Banda 75.00 polo Guzman 75.00 L. Banda E. G. Flores 75.00 G. Guy Miller 125.00 Falter Davis 100.00 S. L. Allison 225.00 Irving M. Dietz, Jr. 125.00 Luther Marahall 125.00 E. A. North ' 100.00. George Garcia 100.00 Dudley Timon 125.00. • DR. CO.' VATSON, POLICE 8c FIR3 COIZII_SSIONFR • George Lowman Acting Chief of police 210.00 Sam Fritter` Asst. Chief of police 160.00 Joe Nogueira Policeman 120900. Bill Priestly Dave Allen Paul co Marion Ike 711iff Walter Weakiey N. 0. Kennedy Gene Thomas' A. R. Allen Ellis Coleman H. A. Odom Eric Harlan` Pete Tunches Eddie Herro, Lloyd McGee` George poulbs Edgar Bitterman F. F. Pi zzini Pedro Rosas' Henry Cox ' John DavenFrort Tom Matthews Lorraine Conyers . C. L. Hamill Wo D. Mussett G. 0, Roundtrea W. L. Van Horn Pauline Vasquez Horace Butler J. E. Ermis Mike Del Valle Hugh Gallaher Atlee McCampbell L. S. Phillips L4. M. Kirk . Frank Dolan. Chester H. Cartwright Marvin F. Martin Joe Fawcett, L. H. Davis John Shaffer. Lacy Reasonover John Harmon. Matt Pellegrino I. W. Hansley Fred Barrera John Pith i t e , Franklin J. -Floyd W. M. Price J. H. Mayberry W, H. Anderson 2, F. Johnson Clarence Vetters J. %I. Shaw L. D. Matthieu A. R. Hughes Roy Trammell Orville Jarrett Roy Corkill Frank Glomb J. A. Grimshaw Antonio Abarca S. T. Jackson R. F. Calhoun F. J. Busker Esmael Salinas John Carlisle. Carl Gentry F. J. Gallagher C. M. Terrell R. H. Dyer V. B. Jones Tom Gaulding P. A. Presnall R. J. Shirley Harvey Davis Jessie Lanier. W*- E. Jest Jim Huckman John Benson C. 17, 'Sweeney ' W. A. Radeker George Etheridge Claude B. Jones Chester Jones E. J. Martin Dr. Paul Gray Eileen Timon ,T. W, Buster Francis Sullivan C. B. Kennington F. G. Tishenbanner Georgia Taylor Joe Davila, Jr. Larry Dunne Mrs. Z. Tower Agnes Reynolds Ben Garza Acting Corporation Judge Captain of Traffic Acting Fire Chief Acting•Fire:Marshall Acting Health: Officer MR, ' THOT4AS' R. ' McGEE, ' STRE 3T. & PARK' C011.I5110N_ER J. -a. Kelly E. D. Barbree Charles Blythe Fred McCaleb Florentino Sheldon I. R. Vannoy Vrallace Franks L. L. Holmes G. L. Lowman A. B. Evans t Dick Flores J. L. Fowler J. M. Hoover Juan Guerra Henry Ortiz Gregoria Gonzales. F. M. Carlton Street Superintendent 85.00- 110.00 50.00 75.00 25.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 125.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 130.00 120.00 110.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 110.00 100.00 70.00 50.00 185.00 135.00 130.00 160.00 125.00 130.00 130:00 120.00, 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 110100 110.00 110.00 110.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 62.50 50, 00 62.50 40.00 60.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 3 0,00- 150.00 75.00 100.00 85.00 90.00 110.00 85.00 85,00 75.00 75.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 535 p Acting Health: Officer MR, ' THOT4AS' R. ' McGEE, ' STRE 3T. & PARK' C011.I5110N_ER J. -a. Kelly E. D. Barbree Charles Blythe Fred McCaleb Florentino Sheldon I. R. Vannoy Vrallace Franks L. L. Holmes G. L. Lowman A. B. Evans t Dick Flores J. L. Fowler J. M. Hoover Juan Guerra Henry Ortiz Gregoria Gonzales. F. M. Carlton Street Superintendent 85.00- 110.00 50.00 75.00 25.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 125.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 130.00 120.00 110.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 110.00 100.00 70.00 50.00 185.00 135.00 130.00 160.00 125.00 130.00 130:00 120.00, 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 130.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 110100 110.00 110.00 110.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 62.50 50, 00 62.50 40.00 60.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 3 0,00- 150.00 75.00 100.00 85.00 90.00 110.00 85.00 85,00 75.00 75.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 535 E. N. Wood M 60.00 0. G. Corben. 200.00 E. T. Bomer - 50.00 Delbert Bomern 50.00 , ENGINEERING DEPARTLIZIT J. C. Bissett ���' City Engineer 350.00 A. C. Tialker . , (� 175.00 Fred Haas 125.00 Richard Herold 135.00 , Lloyd Clarkson 75.00 Opal Akin 80.00 Felipe Castenada 90.00 C. H. Uehlinger 175.00 , H. H. Rambo 75.00 Al 2epeda 75.00 H. H. Stirman 190.00 H. W. Marshall 135.00 A. D. Bourland 75.00 Jimmie Crook. 75.00 T. Douglass . 75.00 , J. M. peel 75.00 S. T. Carpenter 150.00 1. H. Wo sni g . 125.00 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. • A, C. rlcCaughan, . ATTEST: � Mayor. , City Secretar . SPECIAL MEETING , August 3, 1939 11:30 A. M. Members Presentt Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Mcgee and City Attorney King. 4 Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Texas Company be awarded contract for a ninety day period for supplying the City with gasoline as per their bid of July 31st.. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The members of the Board of Equalization for the year 1939 be paid the sum of x;200.00 each. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. btayor. ATTEST: f City Secret ryo 4 SPECIAL LIMING • August 50 1939 11:00 A. M. ,+ Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and City Attorney Ding, 4 An Ordinance was -read: • PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1939, AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Y Joe Mireur Aye , C, 0, Matson Absent , D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Absent The above Ordinance %qs passed by the following vote: , • A. C. McCaughan Aye , • Joe Llireur Aye , . C. 0, Watson Absent , f D. A. Segrest Aye - Thos. R. McGee Absent , Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Estimate No. 6 of J. DePuy for eonstrub ion work on the Bay Front Protection Project in the amount of $92,949.88 be approved and 58 payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded' by Mireur and carried: Estimate No. 6 of Myers & Noyes for Engineering Services on the Bay Front Protection Project in the amount of $ 1,161.88 be approved and payment authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor be authorized to execute a lease for the Police Sub -station located on Lot 4, Block 39, Bluff Addition to the City of Corpus Cir i st i. Motion by Mireur, sedonded by Segrest and carried: ..Purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: . - "1141101" ity Secret ry. SPECIAL ME TING August 89;1939 10:00 A. M. Mayor. Members Present* -.Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Llireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, Assist- ant City Attorney Carr and City Engineer Bisset. This meeting was called for the purpose of giving interested persons an opportunity to ex- press themselves for and against a proposed change in the zoning of certain areas in the city, more particularly described as a strip 100 feet wide lying along Santa Fe Street be- tween Texas Street and the northern boundary of Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Del Monte Addition to be changed from Dwelling A District to Apartment C District. The area now known as Driscoll Tract, beginning at the northern corner of said tract, said point being the southern corner of the intersection of Oak and Ash Streets; thence along Ash Street in a southeasterly direction 450 feet; thence in a southwesterly direction parallel to the boundary line lying along Oak Street to Leopard Street; thence in a north- westerly direction along Leopard Street to the western corner of said tract; thence along Oak Street to the place of beginning. The proposal is that the tract be designated as Retail with the exception of the tract above described which is to remain as District B Area The area bounded by Louisiana, Staples and Trinidad Streets is recommended changed from Dwelling A District to Apartment C District. Mayor McCaughan rsad an exchange of correspondence between S. Maston Nixon, representing Mrs. Clara Driscoll and himself. Dave Coover, Gus Heineman and Mrs. Gus Heineman, John Ate and others spoke in opposition to the Driscoll tract being designated as Retail District, Edmund P. Williams, representing 2%, of the owners of the area affected by any change in the designation of a 100 feet strip west of Santa Fe opposed the designation of Apartment C District, Mayor McCaughan advised the.audience that the City Council would gite due consideration to the opposition registered and suggestions in favor of the proposed zoning of the above areas. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City set r Lary. Q8 .. REGUUR MEETING August 8, 1939 7; 30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Watson and McGee, City Attorney ging and City Engineer Bisset. A petition was presented by Guy Henderson and others, requesting the repeal of an Ordinance providing for licensing.of wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers. The matter was taken and advisement. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: 13 Bonds for the Checker Cab Company; 3 Bonds for the King's Taxi Company and 3 Bonds for the Brooks' Taxi Qompany be approved. The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: City secretarye 671 Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING August -9i 1939 65;00 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Tlatson,-Mireur and McGee,' Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: purchase of tax receipts for the year 1939 at a cost of approximately $200.00 be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; f city secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 10, 1939 1 Mayor. 11:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Mccaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 100 gas regulators be..auth- orized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney of August 10th with reference to waiving of penalty and interest due on taxes on Lot 6, Block 5, Beach Addition and Lot 5, Block 4, South Beach Addition for the years for which the property was in litigation, be accepted and collection made accordingly. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor, f t C y cretary. SPECIAL MEETING August 15, 1939 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, Watson and Segrest, Assist. - ant City Attorney Carr. This meeting was held for the purpose of hearing_ objections to the rezoning of the North Beach area as recommended by the City Zoning and Planning Commission. J. D. Brown opposed any change to the present zoning and suggested that it remain as zoned. Be E. peoples expressed himself as being opposed to the strict zoning -as proposed and suggested that the matter be given further study and consideration. Larkin F. Price and E. F. Melton favored the proposed rezoning, 7 r T. E. McKibben favored a greater usage.of lot area. George Znmert, representing.o'wners of Lots 1, 39 59 7 and 9, Block 5, Brooklyn Addition, objected to the proposed zoning.of these lots and suggested that the rezoning provide for a continuance of the present type of roof construction. City Engineer Bisset called attention to Blocks E, F. and G. zoned as Tourist Cottage Area. Blocks H. and I. immediately north of these blocks were unintentionally omitted in the zoning He stated that it was no doubt the desire cf the'' Zoning.Commission.to zone these blocks as Tourist Cottage Area. Carrol viakefield, representing _the owners of Lot 4, Block H. Brooklyn Addition, requested that this property be zoned so as to permit the construction of a cafe, pier and fishing dockage and accommodations* Mrs. Billie Harding spoke in favor of the present zoning and its effect on the future develop ment of North Beach. W. H. Zavitts urged the cooperation of the various interests, stating that he believed that it was possible for the different interests to be reconciled inasmuch as there was little difference of opinion. It was the unanimous vote of those present (14) that 60f usage of the lot and the continuous r©of construction be permited in the new.zoning of the area in question. Mayor JdcCaughan`suggested that some thought should be'given to the establishment of a retail district west of Timo'n Boulevard in the vicinity of Grande Courts; also in the vicinity of Golf place and Hamilton Road, and somewhere along„Rincon Street on Water Street, north of the airport "Y". Mayor McCaughan announced that all suggestions and objections would be taken under advise. mento There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: C17 Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING August 15, 1939 11=30 A. MO Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest and Mireur• Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of fractional Lots 29 39 49 Block 3, Nelson #2 Addition for consideration of $150000 for the purpose of maintaining the street at the intersection of Buffalo and Noakes Streets, be authorized. It was noted that the street was now open and the City did not have title to the property at the present time. There being no further business, ATTEST: City Secretary. the meeting adjourned. _ Mayor. REGULAR MEETING August 159 1939 7;30 P. M* Members.Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman* appeared before the Council s H. Allison Terry, representing Catalina Gonzales,/with reference to the exchange of 15 feet of property on San Diego Street for 10 feet of property on Mussett Street, running along Lots 1,29 3 and 4,' Block 35 of the C. W. & 17. Addition. The matter was referred to. �1J Commissioner McGee, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King, A letter was read from Charles We Floyd with reference to a. franchise..for the operation of a sight seeing„bus. The matter was taken under advisement. ;.k;, An Ordinance was read: ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK AS CITY DEPOSITORY FOR THE ENSUING TMM; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLEDGE OF SECURITIES BY SAID DEPOSITORY IN. LIEU OF BOND AS.SUCH; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SAID SECURITIES WITH THE STATE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR SAFE -KEEPING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: ` A. C. ' McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Aye D. A. S egrest' Absent Thos. R. McGee' 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 Thos.. R. McGee Aye ' ,Commissioner Mireur offered the following motion: Whereas the proposal of Frank Harrison, publisher of the Corpas Christi'Press,_ was accepted on the 13th day of June, A. D. 19399 by proper resolution, being Resolution No. 972, and recorded in Volume 10, Page 440; and where. as the original proposal attached to the resolution was changed before passage of the reso- lution; and, whereas, such correction was not added to the proposal attached to the resolu- tion,.and was therefore incorrectly recorded, I move that Resolution No. 972 in its correct form be again recorded in the Ordinance and Resolution Records of the City of Corpus Christi; ;that if this motion carries that it be copied in the Ordinance and Resolution Records of t the City with the corrected proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McGee and duly carried. -Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Audited Vouchers Report for the month of July be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing voudhers Nos. 2902 to ,43493 inclusive and 5941 to 6873 inclusive, be ratified, Motion by McGee, seconded .by Mireur and carried: purchade of a second hand concrete mixer at cost of $175.00, be authorized. ` motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: purchase of an International Truck for the net amount of $495.00 for the Street Department be authorized, A petition was read for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Furman Avenue and Staples Street. The matter was taken under advisement._ Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: H. M. Cox be made Da3r Xesk Sergeant: A petition was read, signed by residbnts of Bluebonnet Addition, requesting the return of three bracket lights now in use in the Arcadia Addition, and authorizing same to be connected in their subdivision. The reading.of the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting. There being no further business, the meeting.adjourned, i ATTEST: Mayor. City Secretary,. SPECIAL MEETING ' August 160 1939 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mdreur, Watson, Segrest; and MCGee. k �, 591 Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Secretary be instructed to advise 0. G. Corben that his servicss are to be discontinued at, once, salary to be allowed through the current month and all bills owing to the City be paid with the exception of hangar rent- als which is to be waived owing to a misunderstanding as to their being charged. There being no, further business, the meet ing..,.ad journed. ATTEST: Mayor,.. City Secreta y, SPECIAL MEETING August 17, 1939 5:00 P. Me Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee .and carried= Purchase of two filing cabinets for the Engineering Department at approximate cost of $500.00 be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of five drums of carboseal be authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Payment to be made to Fred Quaile in the amount of $40.00 for a signboard ordered removed from its location at the edge.of the bay, resulting in a loss to the owner* Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried: Guy Frazier be temporarily employed as watchman at the airport at salary of $3.00 per day, bond to be furnished in the amount of s . $ 1,000.00. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; The Mayor and Controller be authorized to execute a lease with J. M. Green for a certain tract of land containing approximately one acre partially submerged in the vicinity of the south end of the breakwater. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned; r. Mayor. ,. 4 ATTEST: T t ityetre , ry. ' ` c . ff SPECIAL MEETING' August 189 1939 10;00 A. Me Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, Assistant City , Attorney Carr. Y 3 This meeting was held for the purpose of hearing objections to the proposed change in the zoning of Blocks 7 and 8 of Summitt Addition, the change to be from Apartment D District to Retail District. Also, the rezoning of Block 1200 of Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition, changing it from Apartment District to Retail District. Likewise Lots 11, 129 139 149 499 509 51 a 52, Block 1300, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition. Domingo C. Garza requested that Lots 38, 39, 401, 41 and 42,Block 6 of Summitt Addition be included in the proposed change, making it retail district.- He was adgised that it could not be legally done at this hearing. There were no objections to either of the proposed changes. Several suggestions were made that Morgan Avenue be'designated as Retail District, west of Staples Street to Port Avenue. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned; ATTEST ,� O / .y Mayor. ecretiary. SP$CIAL MEETING August 18, 1939 11:00 A. M. . Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and unanimously carried: Wo U. Paul be employed as Manager of the Airport at salary of'$150.00 per month, effective immediately. Motion by McGee, seconded.by Segrest and carried: M. U. Paul be allowed $25.00 per month car allowance. Motion by Mireur, seconded. by Segrest and carried: Purchase of four sewer cut off valves at $4.50 each be authorized, Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 3500 feet of four inch cast Iron pipe be authorized.. F There being no further business, the meeting. adjourned. ATTEST* Mayor. City Secretary* SPECIAL MEETING August 21, 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest. Motion by'Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a Fort truck for:the dater and -Gas Department at cost of $903,00 be authorized. Motion by Mireur,'seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 10,000 amended zoning maps at cost of $256.00 be authorized, r ` Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 25 gas meters be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 250 feet of six inch cast iron waterworks pipe be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: John Kelly be employed as janitor at the Library effective August 16th at a salary of $40,00 per month, There being no further business, the meetin g_adjourned, Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretary.: ` REGULAR MELTING August 22s 1939 7:30 P• M. Members.Present Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney ging; City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman, A Resolution was read; ` `AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE DN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ERNEST , L. MYERS AND EDWARD N. NOYES, A CO -PARTNERSHIP;. AND D M LARING AN EIIERGENNCY: ` The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: `. A. C. McCaughan, Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye f The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A.. C. McCaughan Aye x Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye. D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND 11AP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 3969 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI', BY CHANGING SECTION 2 THEREOF, ADDING SEVEN NEW SECTIONS THERETO WHICH PROVIDE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SEVEN NE;Y USE DISTRICTS DESIGNATED AS BAYFRONT DISTRICT #19 BAY- FRONT DISTRICT #29 BAYFRONT DISTRICT #39 BAYFRONT DISTRICT #4, TOURIST COTTAGE DISTRICT, AMUSEMENT DISTRICT AND CAMP TRAILER DISTRICT, BY REPEALING -- SECTION 6-A OF THE ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING SECTION 5 OF THE ORDINANCE SO AS TO PERMIT TOURIST COTTAGES IN A RETAIL DISTRICT ON NORTH BEACH, AND ADOPTING A ZONING MAP IN, LIEU' OF . THE MAP ADOPTED ON AUGUST 279 19379 AND D iEC LARI NG AN EMERGENCY. The above Ordinance was approved for publication by the following vote: A. C, McCaughan Aye Jos: Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D, A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CONTROLLrR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGRE3431JT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND G. E,` VALENTINE, DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE FIRM NAIIE AND STYLE OF G. E. VALENTINE BOAT WORKS; AND DECLARING AN EtIERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye - C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee • Aye i . The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A, C, McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye ' C. 0. Watson Aye + D. A. Segrest Aye ` Thos. R. McGee Aye ' A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO -11CLCUTE AN AGR32MENT BETSIEEN J. H. MAYBERRY, LESSOR, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND COUNTY OF NUECES, LESSEES; • AP,?D DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C, 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos • R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye D. A, Segrest Aye Those R. McGee Aye y Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Surety Bonds of R. N. Porter and Clyde R. Simpson in the amount of $1,000000 each be approved, Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: August 23rd. ATTEST: Ci Secr Lary y ,y The 'meeting be recessed until 11:30 A. M,, Mayor, 594 RECESS MEETING August 23, 1939 11:30 A. M., Members present: Mayor pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 11:00 A. M. August 24th, ATTEST: Citl SecrettLrye RECESS MEETING August 249 1939 11:00 A. M. Members present; iiayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee: Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Transfer of $3,100.00 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sewer Sinking Fund to meet September 1st maturities artd� bonds, be auth- orized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Rafael Cavazos be employed at the pound at salary of $30.00 per month, effective August 20, 1939. Motion by McGee., seconded by Segrest and carried: Recommendation of the City Attorney of August 18th with reference to personal taxes of the Beyles package Store be accepted and adjustment made accordingly. A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF-TH2 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREZ.IENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI COUNCIL OF CAMP FIRB GIRLS, INC.; AND DECLARING AN MIERGENGY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye , Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye G. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read;' AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY•OF•CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS UNTO CATALINA C. GONZALES IN AND TO A CIRTAIN STRIP OF WHAT I'S KNOWN AS SAN DIEGO STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AIM DESCRIB- ED:AS A STRIP OF LAND RUNNING ON THE NORTH SIDE • OF SAN DIEGO STREET --EXTENDING A DEPTH OF TWO HUNDRED FEET FROM THIRTETZITH STREET IN SAID CITY AND HAVING A WIDTH OF FIFTEEN FEST-WITH THE SAID STRIP OF LAND LYING ALONG LATS ON:E, TWO, THREE AND FOUR OF BLOCK THIRTY FIVE OF tTHE, CENTRAL WHARF AND WAREHOUSE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C, 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent 505 D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. -McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by'Mireur and carried:' Purchase of 2,500 gallons of oil for repai of the runways at the airport, at an approximate cost of $150,000 be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of 24 yards of sand and 42 yards of gravel, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting be recessed until 7:30 P. M. August 25th. ATTEST: Dlayor. City ` ecretar . t RECESS MEETING August 25, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners agireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. John A. Mobley, Howell' Ward, E. F. Melton and F. B. Harrison, representing the Charter f. Commission, submitted amendments to the Charter which in turn will be submitted to a vote of the people. . Mayor McCaughan expressed the thanks of the Council for the splendid work done in preparing the amendments to the Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, 000, City Secretary. s REGULAR MEETING August 29, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Surety Bonds of Clyde Allen Evans, Rafael Cavazos, Lorraine Conyers, John Marsalis, H. I. Townsend and E. Be ^ wards in the amount of $1,000.00 each, be approved. t A petition of the craftsmen and laborers with reference to passing an ordinance that all persons obtaining building permits to file a certificate of workmens! compensation, public liability and property damage insurance was read. The matter was taken under advisement. .Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The claim of J. A. Kenner for damages sustained in falling over a water meter, upon recommendation of the City Attorney, be settled for the amount of $250.00. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried purchase of 2,395 gallons of asphalt emulsion for the airport be authorized. , Cecil Burney, Chairman of the Housing Authority appeared before the Council with reference to the City laying 756 feet of sewer line for connection to the Navarro Housing Project. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest, the meeting be recessed until 5:00 P. M., August 30th, Mavor, ATTEST ty Secretary 596 RECESS MEETING • M August 30,, 1939 5:00 P. Ili. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson and McGee, City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: The Secretary be authorized to publish a notice in the Corpus Christi press, the official paper of the City of Corpus Christi, and the Corpus Christi Caller. Times notice thaw the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi intends to approve and pass an ordinance submitting amendments to the City Charter of.the — s City of Corpus Christi on the 26th day of September, A. D. 19399 reading as follows: NOTICE The City Council of the City of Corpus Christi hereby gives notice to the citizens of the City of Corpus Christi that it intends to consider, approve and pass an ordinance submitting amendments to the City Charter of the City, of Corpus Christi; that it is,the intention of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi to consider, pass and approve such ordinance on the 26th day of September, A. D. 1939. Sgd, A. C. McCaughan, Mayor. • ATTEST: ' , Sgd,-T. R. Kring, City Secretary. Motion by Watson, Seconded by McGee and carried: N. 0. Kennedy be allowed $30.00 per month car allowance, effective, August 1st. ♦ t Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 50 gas meters be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: purchase of 4000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe for the dater and Gas Department be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a quantity of fire brick,cast- ings and other material for the repair of the incinerator.. be authorized; There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.; ATTEST: Mayor, City Secretary. SPACIAL MEETING August 31, 1939: 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest and McGee. A Resolution was read: ENDORSING THE PROPOSED SERVICE BY BRANIFF AIRWAYS INC•, BETWEEN THE CITIES OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, VIA SHREVE- t PORT, LOUISIANA AND DECLARING AN ELIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur; Absent s C. 0, Watson Aye D. A, Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Absent Co 0. Watson Aye . D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye An ordinance was read; AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING AND R2GULATING P -"SONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS TO ENGAGE IN BUYING AND SELLING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT ITHOLE3"SALE WITHIN T113 COR M 97 PORATE:LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, REQUIRING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, PRO- VIDING FOR -THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, REQUIRING BOND INC ERTAIN CASES', ,EXCEPTING IN PART CERTAIN PERSONS, DEFINING TERIM 9 PROVIDING ENFORCEMENTI PRESCRIBING DUTIES OF ENFORCING OFFICERS, PRO- HIBITING THE SUPERSEDING THEREOF BY OTHER ORDIN- ANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY -OF LICENSES, FIX- ING PENALTIES, DESCRIBING OPERATING AND EFFECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," BY AMENDING SECTION THREE (3) THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ` BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CN.RISTI9 TEXAS: SECTION 1: That Section Three (3) of an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS TO ENGAGE IN BUYING AND SELLING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT WHOLESALE 17ITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, REQUIRING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, REQUIRING BOND IN CERTAIN CASES; E)tCEPTING IN PART CERTAIN PERSONS,LEFINING TERMS PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT,; PRESCRIBING DUTIES OF ENFORCING OFFICERS, PROHIBITING THE SUPERSED- ING THEREOF BY OTHER ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF LICENSES, FIXING PENALTIES, DESCRIBING OPERATING AND EFFECT, AND DECLARING AN IMERGENCY", adopted by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas on the 21st day of June, 1933, and recorded in Book 8, page 386, of the Ordinance and Resolution Records of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as amended by Ordinance No. 871 adopted by the Gity Council of the City of Corpus Christi on the 13th day of Juiy, 1938 and recorded in Volume 109 page 212 of the Ordinance and Resolution records of the City of Corpus Christiq Texas, be' amended so that the provision i added to such section by said Ordinance No. 871 shall hereafter read as follows, to -wit: "provided, however, that any bona fide resident of the City of Corpus Christi and State of Texas, who has conducted as his business the wholesale of fruits and vegetables for a period of at least three (3) months within said City of Corpus Christi prior to making appli- cation for a license, and who operates his business solely by sale from a motor vehicle or .wagon, shall pay an annual license fee of Seventy -Five ($75.00) Dollars for each vehicle so operated." SECTION 2: The public importance of'this Ordinance creates a public emergency, and an imperative public necessity, requiring the suspension of the Chartsr Rule that no Ordinance or Resolution shall be passed `finally on the date of its introduction, and that said Ordinance or Resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Councils, and the Mayor having declared that such emergency and imperativd public necessity exists, and requested that said Charter Rule be suspended, and that this Ordinance be passed fin- ally on the date of its introduction, and that this Ordinance take effect and be in full force and effect from and after 'its passage, and IT IS SO ORDAINED: PASSED AND APPROVED this 31 day of August, A. D. 1939, ATTEST: Sgd. T. R. Krings City Secretary. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Sgd, R. Briscoe King, City Attorney, TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Sgd. A, C. McCaughan, Mayor, City of Corpus Christi! Texas. t Corpus Christi, Texas August 31,, 1939. 598 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing Ordinance, a public emergency and an imperative public necessity exists for the suspension of the Charter Rule or requirement that'no Ordinance or Resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such Ordinance or Resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council, I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter Rule or requirement and pass said Ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. r Respectfully, Sgd. A. C. McCaughan, Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, i TEXAS. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Absent C. 0, Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 250 feet of fire hose for the use of the Nater plant be authorized,, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: John Wright, Jr. be transferred to the t Water and Gas Department at a salary of $90.00 per month and car allowance of $30.00 per • t r month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: 'halter Ely be employed in the Warehouse Department at salary of $75.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTESTS e City Secretary. H SPECIAL M23TING September 29 1939 0 11:30 A.M. - Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Segrest: L Bids were submitted by the following firms on 1,000 water meters: t NAME NAME OF t:4ET��t PRICE 171TH COP1N. _ , . PRICE LESS CONN. Pittsburgh Equitable Co. Tropic $8.40 Norvell-'gilder Supply Co. Badger Meter Company Worthington Gamon Co. Well Machinery & Supply Neptune Meter Company National Meter Company Buffalo 8.75 8.15 Badger 8185 8.25 Watch Dog 9.19 8.55 t Calmet Piston 9.25 8.75 Trident 9.00 Empire 10.74 10.13 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. ' Motion by Segrest, seconded by M cGee'and carried: An exchange of motors for the patrol boat on Lake Corpus Christi at net cost of $400.50 be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: A rate of 153e per.1000 gallons bf water a'_'. for � the Oso Beabh Golf and Country Club be temporarily allowed, contingent upon same r being used between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A. M., and delivery being made through the Nueces County Water District• a There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J ATTEST: Mayor. City Secretary _ REGULAR MEETING - September 5, 1939 7:30 P,. Di. 599 Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, and Segrest, City Attorney King, City n gineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company' in the amount of $8,786,40 for gas purchased for the period of July 21st to August 20th, inclusive', be approved and payment authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Estimate No, 7 of J, DePuy in the amount of $72,055.78 for construction work on the Bay Front protection project be approved and payment authorized, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried:. Estimate No, 7 of Myers & Noyes in the amount of $900.69 for engineering services on the Bay Front protection Project be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried:• The Audited Vouchers Report for the mont of August be approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing Vouchers 3494 to 4093 inclusive and 6874 to 7796 inclusive, be ratified. e The report of the Fire and Engineering Departments for the month of August were read and i ordered filed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Surety bonds of W. U. Paul and Guy M. Frazier be approved, - An Ordinance was read: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AIM MAP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 19379 AIM APP.ARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 99 PAGE 565 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY CHANGING SECTION 2 THEREOF, ADDING SEVEN NZ.7 SECTIONS THERE- TO 111HICH PROVIDE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SEVEN NEW USE DISTRICTS D93IG14ATIM AS BAYFRONT DISTRICT NO. 19 BAY FRONT DISTRICT NO. 29 BAYFRONT DISTRICT NO. 3, BAYFRONT DISTRICT N0, 49 TOURIST COTTAGE DISTRICT, AMUS' TIENT DISTRICT AND CAMP TRAILER DISTRICT, BY REPEALING SECTION 6=A OF THE ORDINANC^E, BY AIENDING SECTION 5 OF THE ORDINANCE SO A'S TO PZRI,1IT TOURIST COTTAGES- IN A RETAIL DIST 1ICT ON IJORTH B ACH, SAND ADOPTING A ZONING MAP IN LIEU OF THE MAP ADOPTED ON AUGUST 279 1937,; AND DECLARING AN 3NERGENCY The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C, McCaughan Aye Jos, 1iireur Absent C.• 0, Matson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following.vote= A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Absent - C. 0. Vatson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read fir the first time.- GRANTING ime: GR:ANTING TO C. 11, FLOYD A FRANCHISE TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPER- ATING SIGHT-SEEING BUSSES; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONABLE RATES; PROVID114G FOR PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST PERSONAL INJURY AIM PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THE OPERATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR FORFEIT- URE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND. REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. il This Ordinance was passed t*o the second reading on the 5th day of September, A. D., 1939, by the following vote: T A. C. McCauchan . Aye ' Jos. Mireur Absent Co 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye An' Ordinance was read:' AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY SECR.3- TARY OF THE CITY OF =PUS CHRISTI TO EXE- CUTE RECEIPTS AIM RELEASES TO OWNERS OF LOTS IN THE WATER BLOCKS OF THE CITY, OF CORPtS CHRISTI COVM=G PAYMENT BY SUCH Or9NZR3 OF THE COST OF THE HYDRAULIC FILL ON SUCH LOTS.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGLNC Y. t The Charter Rule was suspended by the follo�^ring rote: A. Co McCaughan Aye y Jos, Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Absent D.; A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Absent C. 0. ' atson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The printing of 15,000 copies of the pro- posed Charter be authorized, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor, City Secre ary. SPECIAL MEETING September 6, 1939 11:30 Members Present; Mayor McCau3han, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The bid of the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company for 1,000 meters, submitted on September 2nd, be accepted and purchase authorized, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Alvin Mcllvaney be employed at the Street Barn at salary of $60000 per month, effective September lat. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried:; purchase of a traffic light to be install at the intersection of Furman Avenue and Staples Street, be authorized, The minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. ATTEST: Mayor.. City Secretary. w SPECIAL I S.E., ;NG, September 8, 1939 5:00 P. 11. Members Present: Mayor LScCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and McGee. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The salary of V1. L. Van Horn be increased to $110.00 per month and car allowance discontinued , effective September lst, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 4000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The printing of 3,000 copies of the amend 601' Zoning Ordinance at an approximate cost of $240,00 be authorized, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Llayor,. City secretary, SPECIAL MEETING September 11, 193% 4:30 P. 1.i. Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest, Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The -sale of automobile bodies and other junk at the Incinerator to the Texas Railway Equipmezit Company for 35,d per ton be authorized and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the sales agreement, Potion by Segrest, seconded by McGee qnd carried: purchase of 4000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe be authorized, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Purchase of a car load of cement be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried Purchase of a car load of street topping material be authorized,' Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried:. Purchase -of 260 cubic yards of mud shell for repairing the runways at the airport be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned; ATTEST • City secretary,/ REGULAR M� , ING ` September 12, 1939 7:30 P. Me Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. Fred V. Runck appeared before the Council requesting that the Ordinance pertaining to the operation of an auctioneer be modified, and the matter was referred to the City Attorney, Rex Vickery, representing the Red Cross, appeared before',the Council requesting that Everett Campbell be permitted to operate a pop corn stand near the rear door of Boucher Pharmacy on Peoples Street. The matter was taken under advisement, E, We Willett appeared before the Council requesting .a -permit for the erection of a tent on Longview Street between Ayres and Booty Streets to hold a revival for the Baptist Temple, He was requested to obtain permission from the residents of that neighborhood. A Resolution was read; `AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS T0. EXE- CUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREIZIENT BY AND BETTIZEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the followinU vote: A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos, - Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Absent D, A, Segrest Aye Thos.. R., McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Absent Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent .. �®reft3d k /A Resolution was read; D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXE- CUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; �A. C. McCaughan ` Absent Jos, Mireur Aye C.' 0. Watson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. M cGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote; A Resolution was read; A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A, Segrest Aye Thos. R, McGee Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR PRO TIM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXE- CUTE A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE.TEXAS RAIL- WAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN E"IER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C, McCaughan Absent Jos.. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye Thos.. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the.following vote A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos. Mireur Aye Co 0. Matson Absent D, A. Segrest Aye Thos, R, McGee Aye An Ordinance was read for the second'time'entitled: ` AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO C, 11, FLOTD A FRANCHISE TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING SIGHT-SEEING BUSSES; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE, SE- CURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONABLE RATES; PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM -THE OPER- ATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITING OF SAID FRANCHISE AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.;:` The above Ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Absent Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent . D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The report of the Fire Marshal for the month of August was read and, ordered filed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The request of E. %7, Tlillett to widen palmero Street, west of Alemeda to ti=ke original property line, be granted, the material to be furnished by the applicant and the labor to be performed by the City Street Depart- ment. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; The Secretary be authorized to file an easement of Leon and Joe Glasberg for record in the County Clerk's office for sanitary sewer lines in Del Monte, port Aransas Cliffs, Rest Haven and Bessar Park, Additions. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried:' Surety Bonds of Fred McCaleb and E. R. McGee, and plumbers Bond of Walter James Miller in the amounts of $1,000.00 each, be approved. +. econded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of 200 cubic yards of shell 7 77 drib 6J3 for repairing the runways at the airport be autliorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The -claim of R. H. Thomas in the amount of $6.10 for damages to a 1939 Model Dodge Sedan,, License No. 178-233, occasioned by an open manhole on Carancahua Street on about August 17, 19399 be paid. The reading Of. -,the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ' r ATTEST: Mayor, pro_Tem, City Secretar .. a.. y SPECIAL MEETING Members present; September 13, 1939 5:00 P. M, Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Engineering Department be authorized to. issue a permit for the erection of a tent on Longview Street between Booty and Ayres Street for the cohducting there of a revival by the Baptist Temple, A Resolution was read: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TO EXE- CUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN AGREEMENT WITH REFERETTCE TO A CERTAIN SEVER CONNECTION WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLAR-\ ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by Ythe following vote A. C. McCaughan Absent - Jos, Mireur Aye , C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C. 0, Watson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 2000 feet of 2 inch cast iron pipe be authorized, There being no further business, the meeting ad, ^••'^-^a ATTEST* —"-Cly secretdry SPECIAL MEETING t September 169 1939 10:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King• Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and ,carried Proposal of C. '1. Nelson for repairing the North Beach Fire Station at cost of $615.00 be accepted, and he be authorized to pro- ceed with the work immediately. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 100 gas regulators be auth- orized, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent be authorized to place orders for a four month supply of automobile tires. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried:. The Purchasing Agent be authorized to M. place orders for a two and one-half months supply of brass goods, including pipe, fittings, etc. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor pro Tem be authorized to, exe- cute the acceptance of a liconse to use for sidewalk purposes, a strip of land 5 feet six inches in width along the Upper Broadway frontage of the post Office Building. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Engipeering Department be authorized to issue a permit for the erection of a filling station at Leopard and Doss Streets on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Doss & O'Neil Addition. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $1,000900 from #102 -Current Fund to 122 -Library Fund be authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: bliss Lois De Spain be allowed $25.00 per month car allowance effective September 1st, replacing Marie Eckman who resigned, A petition of W. P. Cain and others was presented in connection with the location of the Leathers Housing project, objecting to the location of the project and the closing of Coke Street. The matter was taken under advisement. A petition of approximately 500 colored citizens in the City was presented, favoring the Leathers Housing project and its location. There being no further business, the meeting adjour ATTEST: City secretary* SPECIAL MEETING September 18, 1939 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King. A general discussion of the homestead tax remission feature of the Seawall and Breakwater Bonds situation was had. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The City'Attorney be authorized to make arrangements preparatory to bringing legal action to clarlfy.the situation resulting from recent rulings pertaining to the Homestead Exemption and the General Tax Remissions Bill. There being no further business, the meeting adjour�QA ATTEST• 0011, �w City Secretary.. REGULAR MEETING September 19, 1939 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Cbmmissioners,Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of police Lowman. < An Ordinance was read for the third time entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO C. V9. FLOYD A FRANCHISE ; TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES AND OTHZR PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF GORPUS CHRISTI FOR TH3 PUR- POSE OF OPERATING SIGHT-SEEING BUSSES; PROVIDING. FOR A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONABLE RATES; PROVIDING FOR PRO- TECTION OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST PERS014AL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THE OPERATION THEREOF; PRO- VIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID"FRANCHISE AND RE- PEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. The above Ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: s, A. C. McCaughan Absent Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The minutes to date were.read and approved, , There being no further business, the meeting ad jc••�•-Aa ATTEST: City Secretary. SP3CIAL MILTING September 22, 1939 10:30 A. M. Members present:: Mayor pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest. k 1 Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: pUrchase of a concrete crusher at a' cost of $600,00 be authorized, and the City Attorney to prepare purchase agreement. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: purchase of 500 feet of fire hose from the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company and 500 feet from the Gulf Hardware and Supply Company be authorized. ' Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: purchase of 100 gas meters be authorized, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried Thad Davis be employed as a watchman at w the Airport at salary of $60.00 per month effective September 21st, There being no fuether business. the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 2c1. -- Ci y Secr tart', SPECIAL MEu'TING September 259 1939 5;00 P. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: purdhase of a car load of street topping material be authorized, ' Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mirdur'and'carried: purchase of 100 gas meters be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Car allowance of A. R. Roark be increased to $25.00 per month, effective September 1st. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Tax roll for the year 1939 be approved, and the Mayor authorized to execute approval certificate.: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. —4 ATTE • City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING ' September 26,:1939 7;30 p.+M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 11ireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. An Ordinance was read; ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 18TH DAY OF, NOVEMBER, A. D. 19399 UPON THE QUESTION OF SUBMITTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHAR- TER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVID- ING THE PLACES WHERE SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE HELD AND THE OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT SUCH ELECTION; AND DECLARING AN ETiERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; ' A.' C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. -McGee Aye s ` The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. C.'McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur.- Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D, A, Segrest Aye Those, R. McGee Aye The reading.of.the minutes was suspended until the next regular meeting,' There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTES Ak SPECIAL MEETING September 29, 1939 11;30 A. M. Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Mireur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of 75 gas meters be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; purchase of 49000 feet of two inch cast iron pipe be authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; purchase of 200 gas regulators be author- . i zed. r Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; E,,H.,pearl be allowed $25.00 per month car allowance effective September 25th,,succeeding,David Smallhorst. ` Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Frank Richie be employed to repair the 3 roof of the hangar.at the airport at a cost of approximately $100.00. t There being no further business,`the meeting adjourned. LU ATTEST, Mayor• /�\/�00 City Secrietart' SPECIAL MEETING October 29 1939 5;00 P. Me Members present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Leslie Wasserman* Ann Currington, Mrs. J._p, Mitchell, Felix Cerda and Hugh Henry, repre- senting the Recreational Council, appeared before the Council with reference to the City taking over the operation of the Recreational Council, estimating their budget for the en- suing year to be approximately $59000.009 the financial support of the Recreational Council to be discontinued as of January 1, 1940 by the Corpus Christi Community Chest. They were f advised that the Recreational Council would be -accepted as a Department of the City to be 607 supported by tax funds, agreeing also to assume a nominal expense of its operation until Januar 1st. Bids were subraitted by the following firms for 1000 water meter boxes; NUECES IRON WORKS f 1,000 Mater Meter Boxes $2,00 each Delivery to be made each month of 100 or more boxes. ALAMO IRON WORKS i 19000 Mater Meter Boxes - #1 Oval Meter Boxes less Locks 1.90 each Delivery to be made to the City Warehouse in 100 lots or more POWER EQUIPMENT CO, 1,000 dater Meter Boxes - Oval Meter Boxes 1,925 each Delivery to be made over period of 1G months from date of quotation. 1,000 dater Meter Boxes - Oval Dieter Boxes - for 60 day delivery 1.875` each f The Bids were ordered to lay on the table for, forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. `. ATTEST; City Sec eta y. REGULAR MEETING V October 39 1939 700 P, M, a Members Present= Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and Chief of Police Lowman. A Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TH3 PAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND C. We NELSON, AND DECLARING AN IMIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C, 0, Watson Aye Thos, R, McGee Aye D, A. Segrest Aye The above Resolution was passed by th-e following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye D, A, Segrest Aye : Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried; Surety Bond of Lester Adler dba Texas Waste f� ,, Material Company in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and darried; Two taxi bonds of the Hart Taxi Company and one bond of the King Taxi Company be approved. The following reports were read for the month of September and ordered filed;: Engineering µDepartment, Fire Dephrtment and Street Department, Motion by Segrest, seconded'by Matson and carried; Purchase of 100 gas meters be authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; October 5th9 The meeting be recessed until 10;00 A. M., The reading of the minutes was suspended until the next Regular Meeting,' ATTEST* Mayor. A 1- � y arm •-ter �,.' .� r� �- 5 '1 City Secriataryo E • R i RECESS MEETING L October 59 1939 10;00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; Estimate No. 8 of J. DePuy in the amount of $58,234,11 for construction work on the Bay Front Improvement Project be approved and payment authorized* Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Estimate No. 8 of Myers and Noyes, Consult- ing Engineers, in the amount of $727.93 for engineering services on the Bay Front Improvement project, be approved and payment authorized: Motion by Segrest, sedonded by McGee and carried: Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,786,16 for gas purchased for the period of August 21st to September 20th inclusive, be approved and payment authorized, t Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; W. H. Diffendeffer be employed in the Gas Department at salary of $95.00 per month and car allowance intthe amount of $25.00 per month effective October 6th. An Ordinance was read for t first time entitled= N ORDINANCE REGULATING THF RATES OF THE tOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. The above Ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following votes A.; C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye t C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye An Ordinance was read for the first time entitled= AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 18TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 19359 AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THAT DATE, BEING ORDINANCE No. 530, AND RE- CORDED IN VOLUME 99 ON PAGE 23, ` OF THE ORD- INANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WHHICH ORDINANCE GRANTED TO THE CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN*ELtCTRIC LIGHT, HEAR AND POWER FRANCHISE. The above Ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos, Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest . - *Aye Thos. R. McGee .'Aye Motion by McGee, seconded by Segreat and carried: Bill,of J. P. Simpson and H. A. Carr for services in connection with the preparation•of a brief in the case of City vs Jones in the amount of $200000 be approved and payment authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried= purchase of 4000 feet of two inch cast t iron pipe be authorized. , Motion by Mireur, seconded by Matson and carried: purchase of a strip of land described as 80 ft. by 200 ft. west part of McMinn tract, including 20 ft. by 60 ft, of"Block 89 Chamber- lain Addition, from Fred A. Bouther for consideration of $1,800.00, subject to satisfactory title being furnished, be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST* City Secretary. Mayor. 609 SPECIAL MEETING October 60 1939 5:00 P. M. Members Presents Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent be authorized to exe- cute purchase contract for forty acres of land for consideration of $40.00 per acre, located about nine miles southwest of the City for use as a dump ground. Motion by Mireur,'seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 1000 water meter boxes from the Alamo Iron Works as per their bid of October 2nd, be authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried= Leslie Chappell be employed to assist the Legal Department and secure data on various claims being filed for damages against the City, at salary of $150.00 per month, including car allowance, -effective October 4, 1939, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: i i y s'ecrhetart'. s SPECIAL MEETING October ?, 1939 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Matson, Segrest and McGee. An Ordinance was read; AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAY- MENTS OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1939; FIXING THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT TO BE ALLOWED AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLOWANCES MAY BE MADE; DEFINING TH3 AMOUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLO'7ANCES MAY BE APPLIED; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES SEMI-ANNUALLY, THE MANNER OF PAYMENT IN SUCH MATTER, THE METHOD OF TAKING PENALTY AND IN- TEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Jos. Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos., R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of one Special Indicator Total- izer Recorder Intake Valve at cost of $561.20 for the Calallen Plant be authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor. City �ecre a y. 1