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regular meeting, december 22, 1969 page two AYE: Contreras, Dannelley, Flores, Serur, Smith NAY: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed on first reading. Bob Scott, Administrator of Hays County Memorial Hospital, appeared before the Council to report on the first year's operation of ambulance service for the City of San Marcos and Hays County. He stated a financial report would be I submitted when the annual addit is completed. He thanked the Council and the City Manager for the cooperation he had received in undertaking to provide ambulance service for the community a yeargago, and introduced his successor, Alfred Tucker. Mr. Scott said they were ending the year with a $5,000 sur,plus .He recommended purchase of a third vehicle for ambulance service. Mr. Dannelley moved that Mr. Scott's recommendation be approved, and the $5, 000 surplus be used for purchase ~f a third vehicle for ambu- lance service. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which p~ssed unanimously. Councilman Smith moved that the Council go on record as highly commending Mr. Scott for his outstanding job as Administrator of the Hospital, and for assuming respon- sibility for operation of ambulance service. The commendat- ion was accompanied by the good wishes of all, as Mr. Scott undertakes a similar position in Orlando, Fla. The City Manager introduced for discussion a program called "TOPICS", which is available to the City without cost through the State Highway Department. Its goal is improved safety on I the highways; the Federal Government will participate up to 50% of,the cost. Until recently only large cities were eligible; the program has now been extended to cities to cities under 25,000 population. San Marcos can qualify with the requirements: a comprehensive transportation plan and a traffic count. The City's Comprehensive Master Plan includes a transportation plan, and a traffic count is currently under- way, Mr., Bean stated. Mr. Dannelley moved that the City Man- ager be authorized to request "TOPICS" for the City' of San Marcos. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Mr. Bean informed the Council that Boswell Construction Co. had requested an extension of time for completion of the WasteWater Treatment Plant. He'said the request was justi- fied. Mr. Dannelley moved that the Council authorize a change order granting an extension of 93 days for completion of the WasteWater Plant, as requested by Boswell Construction Co.' Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The City Manager informed the Council that a recent survey of Burleson Street revealed that an existing building lot infringes on the existing street. The owner agreed to ex- change a strip of land for a deed to a small triangle in order to establish clear title to the property. Mr. Bean recommended that it be done. Mr. Dannelley moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute a deed for a triangular piece of property 63.57' X 17.52' X61.11'in exchange for a strip 110.98' X 20', as indicated by the plat attachedasa part of the Minutes. Mr. Flores seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I The Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m.