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I I I regular meeting, may 29, 1973 page seven 15 The Acting City Manager presented a proposal to adjust the Pay Plan for City employees by a 5.29% increase to compensate for the cost of living increase since November, 1972, when the Pay Plan was approved. Mr. DeLa Rosa moved the increase of 5.29% be approved, effective June 2, 1973. Mr. Dibrell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Baugh itemized the proposed expenditures of the first and second quarter revenue sharing funds. The report is attached. Mr. DeLa Rosa moved the expenditures be approved. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced a proposal from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam for assistance in the preparation of a subdivision ordinance. Mr. King moved the proposal with the fee of $4,250.00 be approved. Dr. Tauch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The City Secretary read in full a Resolution (see attached) making the volunteer Firemen's Association custodians of the 1925 American La France Fire Truck. Mr. King moved the Resolution be approved. Mr. Flores seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. King nominated Richard Yax to serve on the Board of Equalization. Mr. DeLa Rosa seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. King nominated Herbert A. Yarbrough, jr. to serve as the Capitol Area Planning Council representative-at-large; Mr. Etheredge nominated Augustin Lucio, and Mr. Dibrell nominated Hollis Smith. The Acting City Manager stated that the Commission had prepared recommendations requirements for "R-2" zoned property. recommendations would be placed on the consideration. Planning and Zoning regarding lot size Mr. Baugh said the June 11 agenda for Council John Stokes, chairman of the committee to select and acquire a site for the proposed civic center, came before the Council to state that the committee had passed a motion to request the Council to make immediately available the 25 acre site of the old sewer plant to be designated as the civic center site. He said that the construction of the facility would not interfere with the operation of the sewer plant. Mr. Stokes said that the County Commissioners had earlier voted to provide $50,000 for the purchase of 25 acres adjoining the site requested from the City, contingent upon the City's donation of requested property. Councilmen and visitors discussed the proposal. The Mayor asked Mr. Baugh to get an appraisal on the City's 25 acre site. Mr. King moved the item be placed on the Monday, June 4 workshop agenda and the June 11 Regular Meeting agenda. Mr. Dibrell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Dibrell requested the Council take action regarding a possible energy shortage. He moved the Council recommend that the public follow the guidelines formulated by the Lower Colorado River Authority to conserve power. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor appointed Councilmen DeLa Rosa and Dibrell to a committee to study the situation. Mr. Flores moved the new City park located on the Dunbar School property be named "C.D. Marshall Park" or any name designated by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. Mr. Dibrell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilmen discussed the request made by Mary Soto to place a mobile home on her property located within the Urban Renewal Development area. The Acting City Manager explained that a change in the Urban Renewal Plan would be necessary if the request were to be granted. The Council directed Mr. Baugh to locate a city owned lot for use by Mrs. Soto until the Urban Renewal Agency could purchase her property.