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110 regular meeting, november 20, 1978, page two The Mayor read the caption of a Resolution approving the financing for industrial facilities as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF INCORPORATION OF A LOCAL NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF STIMULATING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SAN MARCOS, EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO APPROVE THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH A CORPORATION, EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY AND EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO AID THE CORPORATION IN COMPLYING WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE SO AS TO OBTAIN TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FOR THE BONDS. I Mr. Gordon Thompson, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. James K. Wise, Present of the Chamber, were present to discuss the matter with Council. Also present were Joseph Ferran, Joe Bluckman and others from the Texas Industrial Commission. Mr. Sutton moved the Resolution be adopted. Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Sutton moved authori- zation of creation of a non-profit corporation consisting of Mrs. Beth Morrisset, Mr. W.C. Carson, Mr. H.Y. Price, Mr. Albert Walker, Sr., Judge Walter Burnett, Mr. James Wise, and Mr. Gilbert Tenorio. Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Cavazos introduced for consideration a request for funding for communications equipment for the emergency medical services operated by Hays Memorial Hospital. Mr. George Dashner, Hospital Administrator, was present. His request is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Breihan moved to approve the request for additional funding in the amount of $2,197.50 and asked staff to locate sources for the revenue. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I The Mayor introduced a public hearing and read an Ordinance in its entirety having the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE AMENDED REVENUE SHARING ENTITLEMENT #10 BUDGET FOR THE 1978-1979 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOVER 1, 1978 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1979; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mr. Albert Sierra stated since the brush collection was abolished the flat-bed used in the Sanitation Department would be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department and the money set aside for purchase of a new truck be used instead for library roof repairs. This amount is $8,500. Mr. Sierra also explained that $1,600 had been set aside for the acquisition of a grad-all attachment for the Street Department. Mr. Sierra said a used attachment had been located for $800 and the other $800 would be used for acquisition and repair of an ambulance released by Hays Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sierra explained the vehicle would be used by the Engineering Department. Mr. Breihan suggested an engineer be employed to inspect the library roof and that the Council be presented with a written report before permanent repairs were made. The Mayor closed the hearing. Mr. James moved the I Ordinance be adopted on emergency. Mr. Arredondo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration a freeze on the hiring of unclassified personnel. Mr. Sutton questioned a letter he had received with a list of vacancies within the City. Mr. Sierra explained that the list was composed on classified positions and that the Director of Parks and Recreation position was the only vacant, unclassified position. Mr. Breihan moved a freeze be placed on the hiring of all unclassified, paid, administrative personnel, with the exception of the City Manager. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hyatt, Sutton, Breihan, Hansen, Cavazos, Hyatt NAY: James, Arredondo.