06111973 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

I I II regular meeting, june II, 1973 11 page five Mr. Flores moved the Ordinance be approved on third reading. Mr. King seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Cunningham, DeLa Rosa, Dibrell, Etheredge, Flores, King, Tauch NAY: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. Mrs. Jack Stovall came before the Council with the Annual Report of the Bicentennial Commission. (See attached) Mr. Flores moved that the Reverend H. Ellis Thomas, Mr. Noble Butler, Mr. Calvin M. Allen, jr., Mr. Larry Murphree, Mrs. Richard Rodriguez, Mr. Russell Thornton, and Miss Virginia Hightower be appointed to the Bicentennial Commission. Mr. King seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. King moved the Bicentennial Commission be made a permanent commission. Mr. Dibrell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Etheredge summarized the request made by the Chamber of Commerce Civic Center Site Committee for donation of 25 acres of land for construction of the center, the site being located on the old sewer plant property. Mr. King moved they deny the request and recommended that the Council proceed with some action showing concern for the need for a civic center. Mr. Cunningham requested the motion be amended to state "proceed with caution as to financial involvement". Mr. King so amended the motion and Mr. Cunningham seconded. J.R. MOlina, Chairman of the Hays County Independent Party, read the attached Resolution. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Cunningham, DeLa Rosa, Dibrell, Etheredge, Flores, King, Tauch NAY: None The Mayor requested Councilmen Cunningham, King and Tauch to continue to work with the Civic Center Site Committee. By common consent of the Council, Mr. DeLa Rosa was selected as Council representative to the Capitol Area Planning Council. Gregg Blank came before the Council to request an ordinance prohibiting deposit of refuse and oil from boats in the San Marcos River. Councilmen advised Mr. Blank that the Texas Water Quality Board was the proper agency to deal with pollution of rivers, and requested the Acting City Manager contact them and the Environmental Advisory Committee concerning the complaint. Councilman Flores requested investigation of the effect of drainage from construction of C.M. Allen Parkway into the River. Mr. Dibrell reported on energy conserving measures, stating that all but necessary safety lights on the Interstate had been disconnected, and that some cooperation from business had been received. He commended Southwest Texas State University and Gary Job Corps for their efforts in conserving fuel. At 8:20 the meeting recessed to reconvene in regular session on Wednesday, June 13 at 12:00 noon, to discuss the assessment paving program. Councilmen then met in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. ~~h-t?z:J:.t~~ \ Eddy~. Ethereage ~ Mayor ATTEST: 00 III III