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I I I regular meeting, february 26, 1973 page three ~1 Mr. Etheredge moved the ordinance be passed on third and final reading. Mr. DeL a Rosa seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Cunningham, DeLa Rosa, Etheredge, Flores, King, Tauch, Yarbrough NAY: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. Mrs. Jack N. Stovall, chairman of the San Marcos Bicentennial Committee, came before the Council with a report of activities of the committee. Mr. King nominated Colonel Jack N. Stovall for appointment to the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners. Col. Stovall was appointed Commissioner by common consent of the Council. Mr. Cunningham nominated F.L. Jurecka and Dr. Francis Horne for appointment to the Environmental Advisory Board. Mr. Etheredge seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. King proposed the names of Mrs. Kay Buckner and Dr. GLenn Longley for reappointment to the Board and Mr. Yarbrough proposed that Dr. Emmie Craddock be reappointed. The Mayor introduced an application for a permit to operate pool or billiard tables to be located at 153. South LBJ Drive. Since the application had been received by the City Secretary after the agenda had been prepared, and since the applicants were not present at the meeting, Mr. King moved to table the application until the Council could give it further consideration. Councilman Etheredge requested that the Council consider annual appointment of Capital Area Planning Council members. Mr. King requested that CAPCO offices be contacted for their recommendation regarding terms of appointment. Dr. Tauch requested the Council give consideration to the practice allowed in many cities of allowing motorists to make right turns on red lights after first coming to a complete stop. Another matter which he requested information on, was the installation of guard rails at railroad crossings. Mr. Bob Barton gave information on a bill now before the State legislature requiring the railroad companies to pay more for railroad signalization. Mr. H.Y. Price also contributed information regarding bills being presented concerning railroad grade separations. The City Manager requested that the Council appoint a legislative committee to aid in sending telegrams to legislators clarifying Council positions on proposed state legislation. Mr. Yarbrough voLunteered to serve on such a committee. Mr. Etheredge requested information on the proposed rent review board. The City Manager stated that he had contacted the City Manager of Austin, who informed him that the City of Austin was not directly involved in any kind of rent review board. He further stated that tenants and landlords had associations to formulate their policies. Mr. Gresham said that bills were now before the State legislature concerning this matter. The Mayor suggested that the Council wait until the legislature had taken action before taking any pOSition. Mr. Cunningham stated that he felt that the Council should take immediate action, even though it had little power to enforce policies. Mr. Etheredge said that he was willing to work with Mr. Cunningham in establishing a board. Mr. DeLa Rosa suggested that Councilmen Cunningham and Etheredge prepare a detailed proposal for a rent review board with by-laws and present it to the Council for consideration.