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I tt regular meeting, november 9, 1970 page two museum. He stated it was the intent of the group to build a museum; that they understood the City could not make land available for that use without a referendum; and made a pro- posal whereby the building could be erected on land acquired through Urban Renewal, and given to the City. Mr. Dailey introduced Dr. Billy M. Jones, President of SWTSU and a mem- ber of the Museum Board, who explained a plan whereby the University could employ "a person. of significant background", put him on the staff of the University, and share his salary as Director of the Museum, on a half-time basis, with the City. Dr. Craddock enquired about the salary. Dr. Jones said a full professor would draw a salary of $14,500 for nine months, and added that the University could carry 3/4 of the salary until such time as the City could assume half. Mr. Yarbrough moved that the Mayor appoint a .committee to work with the Museum Board, and move in the direction as outlined by Dr. Jones and Mr. Dailey. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor appointed Mr. Yarbrough, chairman, and Co~ncilmen Contreras. Flores and Zavesky to a committee to work with the Museum Board on the project. I The Mayor introduced an ordinance and read the cap*ion: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO ATTEST A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED OF TWO PARCELS OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS TO THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS A plat of the area showing the parcels of land was examined. Dr. Craddock moved approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Zavesky seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council considered the appointment of a "Proclaimer", I as required by Urban Renewal guidelines. The matter had been tabled from a previous meeting. Dr. Craddock moved that the matter be referred to the Urban Renewal Board for action. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion. which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced a petition for annexation of property comprising Crestwood Subdivision. Dr. Craddock asked W.S. Rader, the petitioner, the value of houses planned for Crest- wood. Mr. Rader said price would range from $33,00 to $45,000, with .a .total tax evaluation of $1,800,000. Mr. Yarbrough moved approval of the petition. Mr. Smith second- ed the motion. which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for first reading an ordinance annexing Crestwood. Mr. King moved approval nf the annexation ordinance on first reading. Mr. Zavesky seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Q&-rl^LC'ti'"' /hN H. Garland Stokes "1~'5{70 The Couticil' considered a request from Jel.R ~tekQs to replat tUw. Lots 1,2;3,4 & 5 of Block D, Hughson Heights: The pl~t was ex- .. amined by. Councilmen. Dr. Craddock moved approve of the re- platting, as presented. Mr. King seconded the motion, which I passed unanimously. The City Manager explained the.first. step in ihitiating a Street Ass~ssment Paving Program, under consideration by the City for several years. The Mayor introduced an ordinance with the following caption: