Min 02/26/1920 Wichita Falls, Texas, Feb. 26, 1920.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Palls, Texas met in
regular session on above date for transaction of the business of the City
with Mayor Marlow presiding and the following present:Alderman Curiae, Reed,
Bunday and City Clerk Thorburn.
Moved by Alderman Bundy that the City deed to Mytinger & Walker
the alley running from Alma Str et to Eleventh Street in exchange for deed
from Mytinger and Walker to 60 foot street opening from Alma Street to
Eleventh Street and that Mytinger and Walker be allowed to retain the triangle,
which motion was seconded by Alderman Curlee and carried.
Alderman Curlee moved that D. H. Whitehill Construction Company be
allowed use of 10 feet of street at 909 Scott for building shed and storing
building material,which motion was seconded by Alderman Bundy and carried.
Alderman Curlee moved that the contract made with C. R. Nichols by
Alderman Reed be approved, which motion was seconded by Alderman Bunday and
carried.
by Alderman Reed that J. R. Ogle be allowed a ten day leave
of absence, which motion was seconded by Alderman Curlee and carried.
Moved by Alderman Curlee that Alderman Reed's report on his trip
to Denver be approved and that he be thanked for his very thorough investiga-
tion of the sanitary affairs of said city and that his expenses amounting to
$65.10 be paid by the City, which motion was seconded by Alderman Bunday and
carried.
/J Moved by Alderman Reed that M. A. Bundy be authorized to buy the
V White truck now here, which motion was seconded by Alderman Curlee and carried.
Moved by Alderman Curlee that the expenses of Dr. Douglas to Dallas,
which amount to $11.70, be paid by City, which motion was seconded by Alder-
man Bunday and carried.
Moved by Alderman Curlee that J. T. McAdams be permitted to open a
grocery store on Lot 12, Block 36 on Polk Street, provided he has secured the
necessary 75 per cent signatures to his petition, which motion was seconded by
Alderman Bunday and carried.
ORDINANCE 278
"An ordinance adopting form of Bond, fixing the plaoe of payment aid
authorizing the execution of eight hundred thousand dollars Bonds of the City
of - ichita Falls, Texas, for the Water Works System authorized by an election
held January 15th, 1920, and making provision for a tax for the payment of the
principal and interest thereof" was on the motion of Alderman Curlee seconded
by Alderman Reed placed on its third and final reading by the following yea
and nay vote: Alderman Curlee. Yea; Alderman Reed, Yea; Alderman Bunday,Yea,
Mayor Marlow then declared Ordinance 278 passed on its third and final reading
by all of the Aldermen voting Yea.
I, ORDINANCE 279
"An Ordinance providing for submission to the qualified voters of
the City of Wichita Falls the question, 'Shall the Proposed Charter, as recom-
mended by the Charter Commission, be approved', calling a special election for
said purpose as provided in Chapter 147, Page 307 of the General Laws of Texas,
approved April 7th, 1913," was on motion of Alderman Reed, seconded by Alder-
man Curlee, put on its third and final reading by the following yea and nay
vote: Alderman Reed, Yea;Alderman Bunday, Yea; Alderman Curlee, Yea. Mayor
Marlow then declared Ordinance 279 passed on its third and final reading by
all the Aldermen voting Yea, r�
ORDINANCE 280
"An Ordinance prohibiting the use of the sanitary sewers in the City
of Wichita Falls, Texas, as a means of carrying away dirt, grease, water and
other substances caused by the washing of automobiles, trueks and other vehicles;
requiring washing racks to be connected with the storm sewer and prescribing a
penalty" was on motion of Alderman Curlee, seconded by Alderman Bunday placed
on its second reading by the following yea and nay vote: Alderman Curlee, Yea;
Alderman Reed, Yea; Alderman Bunday, Yea. Mayor Marlow then declared Ordinance
280 passed on its second reading by all the Aldermen voting yea.
Moved by Alderman Reed that the City Bills be paid as per t). M.
'of Finance. Committee which motion was seconded by Alderman C2V011:6iand
carried.7,10.4 aleepi e Q
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Moved by Alderman Reed and seconded by Alderman that the
following Resolution be adopted.
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WHEREAS, T. P. Hickman has entered into contract with the property .
Owners on Pearl Avenue, between Brook Avenue and Harrison Street, to pave
said street with concrete under the specifications adopted by the City of
Wichita Falls, and under the supervision of the City Engineer, Now Therefore,
Be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls
that Pearl Avenue from the West line of Brook Avenue to the East line of Harri-
son Street is hereby ordered paved with concrete 46 feet wide, with 10 foot
central parking,according to the specifications for one course concrete pave-
ment, adopted by the City of Wichita Falls, and the City Engineer is hereby
instructed to give the necessary grades and stakes and to supervise said woit,
and the Street Superintendent is hereby directed to grade said streets in
accordance with said specifications.
The vote when the above resolution was put before the Council was
as follows:
Alderman Curlee, Yea; Alderman Bunday, Yea; Aldermen Reed, Yea.
Mayor Marlow then declared the above resolution passed by all the Aldermen
voting Yea.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned. 1
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Read and passed this (J day of March, A. D. 1920.
Attest:
Mayor
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City Clerk
aye