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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1954 On this the 18th day'of August, 1954, A. D., the City Council City of San Marcos, Texas, met at the regular meeting place in the Hall, San Marcos, Texas, with the following members present: '1 of the City Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor C6y De Viney, Alderman S. R. Beecroft,'Alderman Calvin M. Allen, Alderman Absent were: I Harold G. Smith, Alderman Frank D. Rill, Jr., Alderman others present were: W; G; Barbee Ernest Morgan A. Y. McWilliams Jim Walls Joe Lodevick I A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m., by the Mayor, Frank E. Dietterich, and the following transpired: rvIrs. Messler met wi ththe Council - to ask what the possibilities were of havihga street cut to her property. It was -stated that to cut a street would mean going through l\!r."Ragenian1s property. After some discussion'~' Ernest Morgan, City Attorhey, -advised ~~s.Messler that he did not thing it would be the City's responsibility to clear up the titles to the properties. There \\tas a discussion orithefactthat there iSai'l old 811 water rnain near Colorado st. which was Installed approxirnately 1918 . Mrs. Heber';' lee is now getting water from this line, although she lS not billed for it. Mr. Barbee and Mr. McWiIlliiri.s were authorized to investigate the matter and if there is no agreement stating that she is to get free water, a water meter should be installed. The Council was of 'the unanirnous opimulm that no one is to get free water when others are paying for it. A resolution authorizii'lg the Mayor to publish notice of intention to issue refundihgbonds was presented to the CounCil for adoption. Alderman De Viney made amotion that the resolutionbedadopted. Alderman S. R. Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted Unanimously in favor or the adoption of the resolution. The resolution follows these minutes. The Mayor then signed a Notice of Intention to Issue Refunding Bonds. The notice follows these minutes. An Election Order arid Resolution calling the Bond Election was pre- sented to the Council for Adoption. Alderman S. R.Beecroftmade a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Alderman Coy DeViney seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of.the motion. The Resolution and Election Order follows these minutes. The Mayor then sigIied the Notice of Bond Election which is to be published in the San Marcos Record. A copy of said notice follows these minutes. .After sonle discussion, Ij\r; Barbee was given the authority to proceed withthe tmprovElluehts on the offices. Mr. Baroee then stated that we will need the building forstbrage that 'Tom Baldwin is now renting from the City. I The City Secretary was authorized to give Mr. Baldwin notice that the City wishes to use the building. 1'here was a discussion on granting Mr. Horace Cochran a bus franchise. Terry Jacks stated that he has investigated'the matter and had drawn up an ordinance, which Mr. Morgan had approved. It was stated that the school bus would riot pick up children outside of the 2mileliniit without a charge. Ml". Ohchram has stated that he will charge the school children IOJi a ride. After some, discussioU, Alderman Beecroft made a motioilthat the City grant a bus franchise to Horace Cochran and that the ordinance stating such be adopted. AJd ermah De Viney seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor or the motion..... . ~ _ ---- -. au There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p. m.