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Iq regular meeting, september 22, 1969 page two Councilman Smith, chairman of a committee to study the question of self-service gasoline stations in San Marcos, reported to the Council that State HB 1070, which became effective September 1, 1969, would regulate self-service stations, removing the necessity of passing a local ordi- nance. The Mayor reminded the Council that the terms of two Housing Authority Board members had expired in August. He said he had contacted the incumbents, and both were willing to continue serving, if appointed by theCouncil. Mr. Flores moved that Mr. Joe Rodriguez and Mr. Ruben Ruiz be reappointed to the Housing Authority Board for two-year terms. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion, which passed ,unanimously. I The Mayor read aloud a letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission, see attached. Councilman Zavesky moved ap- proval of the request of Harvey Holstrom for permission to re-subdivide Farm Lots 15 & 16 into three lots. Councilman Smith seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Mr. Dannelley moved that the Council approve rezoning of 3.5 acr.es at the corner of Holland and LJB Drive" from R-I to P-2, as requested by the Church of Christ. Mr. Contreras seconded the motion/which passed 'una.nimously. The Mayor, introduced and read aloud a Res.olution.on the death of Fire Chief Albert Tombaugh. The Resolution is made a part of the Minutes . Dr. Craddock moved approval of the' Resoluti on. Mr; Smith seconde,d the motion, which passed unanimously. I Dr. Craddock submitted her resignation as a member of the Community Action Steering Committee. She explained that the meeting night conflicts with her teaching schedule at SWTSU. The Mayor su9gested that, the Council consider the matter, and be prepared to fill the vacancy at the October meeting. Mr. Contreras brought before the Council the need for side- walks at the Owen Goodnight Junior High School. He express- ed concern for the safety of students who walk to school on the access roads. The City Manager said the Highway Depart- ment had already been approached about furnishing sidewalks, and had refused. Dr. Craddock asked if the San Marcos Inde- pendent School.District would participate. Mr. Bean was requ~sted, by common cons,ent of ,the. Council. to contact Supt. Shannon Doss to see if something could be. worked out. Mr. Smith said he had read in the SAN MARCOS RECORD that the Chamber of Commerce, had joined other ~roups in asking the Hays County Commissioners Court to work toward getting warn- ing lights installed at the railroad crossing ,on Redwood Road, which cuts across from Hunter to IH 35. Traffic has increased on this road with the opening of Owen Goodnight Junior High, and the safety device is badly needed, Mr. Smith stated. He suggested the Council indicate its approval of the project by sendi nga letter to the County Commissio.ners Court. It was brought out that the project was outside the City's jurisdict- ion. Common consent was given. to ,a letter saying "the City is in sYl11pathy wi,ththe request that warning lights be installed I