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regular meeting, october 24, 1972 page two The Mayor introduced a Proclamation naming Monday, October 30, 1972, as "Frank Zimmerman Day in Sah Marcos", which the City Secretary read in its entirity. The Mayor introduced a Proclamation naming Tuesday, October 31, 1972, "Trick-or-Treat" Day, and encourging citizens to make Hallowe'en a safe and happy occasion for children. The City Secretary read the Proc I amat i on, and the Mayor presented it to Mr. Ted Breihan and other members of the Kiwanis Club. The Mayor introduced a request from Mr. Catarino Vii lalpando fo'r a perm i t to locate a mobile home at 318 Johnson Street. Mr. Yarbrough moved the permit be approved. Dr. Tauch seconded the motion which passed unanimously. I Mr. B. Frankl in Davidson came before the Council with a progress report on efforts of the San Marcos Area Board of Realtors to obtain support of local agencies and the Texas Highway Department for construction of a north and west loop around the City. Councilman Yarbrough commended the Board of Realtors for its perseverance in pursuing its goal. Mrs. Johnnie Bratton, chairman of the Dunbar-Neighborhood Council, came before the Council with various questions and suggestions for the improve~ent of the Dunbar Neighborhood. Her presentation is made a part of the Minutes. 'The Mayor thanked Mrs. Bratton for coming and said specific answers to some of the questions raised would have to be provided ata later date. Councilman Yarbrough gave Mrs. Bratton some general information, and she, Mrs. Katherine Hardeman and the Counci I discussed the need for these improvements. Councilman DeLa Rosa suggested the Dunbar Council meet with the City Manager for definite answers to some of the questions, and to formulate express recommendations. I Dr. Glenn Longley, chairman of the Environmental ~visory Committee, came before the Council with recommendations from the Committee, see attached. He presented for consideration a proposed Industrial Waste Ordinance prepared by the Texas Water Quality Board. The Mayor directed the City Manager to study the ordinance. Mrs. Kay Pinkerton, President of the Library Board, came before the Council to request clarification of the duties and responsibil ities of the Library Board. It was suggested that a workshop might be a more proper setting for study of theBy~laws. Mr. DeLa Rosa stated that he felt the boards and committees should be provided with information regarding duties and responsibil ities, and then schedule a workshop if needed. Mr. Yarbrough moved to appoint Mrs. Victoria Wilson and Mr. Joe Rodriguez to the Senior Citizens Adwisory Board. Dr. Tauch seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor read a Resolution commending members of the 1962 City Council for the imaginative foresight and vision in initiating Urban Renewal in San Marcos, and moved its approval. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Resolution is attached as a part of the Minutes. I The City Manager requested the Council consider approval of the proposed employee pay classification plan, submitted at a workshop on October 19. Mr. DeLa Rosa stated that he felt the new plan was a vital and important proposal, and'that since two Councilmen were not present, he would favor no, action until they were present to contribute to the discussion. Mr. DeLa Rosa moved to postpone action until the next regular meeting, Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion which passed unanimously.