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regular meeting, april 23, 1973 page five :1;/3 Mayor Etheredge presented a request from Hays County Memorial Hospital for an increase in funds to $1,000 per month. The City Manager ,stated that the deficitc:laimed by the hospital was shown in their audit. 'Mr. Flores moved the increase in funds from $750 to $1,000 per month be approved. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion which passed unanimously. I The City Manager presented a proposal from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, consulting engineers, for assistance in the preparation of a new subdivision ordinance. (see letter attached) Mr. Gresham explained that Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam had suggested their payment be made on a per diem basis. Dr. Tauch moved the proposal be approved. Mr. Flores seconded the motion. Councilmen discussed the desirability of payment on a per diem basis as opposed to a set fee. Dr. Tauch withdrew his motion with consent of the seconder, and moved that the City Manager negotiate with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam for a set fee before proceeding with the prepara- tion of the ordinance. Mr. Flores seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Dr. Francis Horne came ,be'fore"the Council with recommendations from the Environmental Advisory Gommittee. (see attached) Councilmen discussed each recommendation and requested the City Manager investigate each and report his findings to the Council. The Mayor read a Resolution approving the continued participation in the Texas Law Enforcement Automated Teletype System. The Resolution is attached as a part, of these Minutes. Mr. Yarbrough moved the Resolution be approved.' Dr . Tauch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The next item on the Agenda, a preliminary plat submitted by Dr. J.R. Koos was tabled on motion of Mr. Flores and second of Mr. Cunningham due to Dr. Koo's absence. I The Mayor issued a Proclamation in observance of "Arthritis Week". On motion of Mr. Yarbrough and second of Mr. Flores, a quitclaim deed (see attached) releasing property to Roy Mannie was unanimously approved. Mr. Flores moved to instruct the City Manager to immediately contact the County Commissioners and set a date for City/County cleaning of Purgatory and willow Springs creeks, and to begin acquiring right-of-entry agreements from property owners in the area. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion. Mayor Etheredge stated that the creeks also needed to be rechanneled in order to gain any measure of flood control. On roll call, the motion passed unanimously. On motion of the Mayor and second of Mr. Flores, Ira Kennedy and Fred Garza were appointed to the Chamber of Commerce Tourist Development Committee. Mr. Etheredge proposed Caesar Damon be appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Councilman DeLa Rosa read a letter received from persons who had received assistance from the San Marcos Police Department, commending that department for its courteous help. I A.R. Adcock requested action be taken to alleviate the hazardous condition of the Hopkins and Bishop Street intersection. At 9:10 the Council recessed to Executive Session. L.~j:k a,M~4-~ Eddy A. Etheredge Mayor ATTEST: C9~,~r?cJlL D~rot~y . Worrell C~ty e etary