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sewer system of said City; levying a tax to pay the interest 28 on said warrants and the principal thereof at maturity; and declarin~ an emergency, be passed. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor mf the motion. The ordinance follows these minutes. Mr. Barbee then stated that there had been several complaints about low water pressure on lines at W. San Antonio Jt. There was a check made and it was found that the pressure is ]f.O, which is very good. I There was a discussion on a license agreement with the Missouri-Kansas- Texas Railroad Lines. Alderman Smith made a motion that the resolution- approving a pipe line licBllse agreement, dated & effective, September 1, 195'~_, between the City of SaYl Marcos and Missouri-Kansas, -Texas Railroad Company of 'rexas, covering installation of one 6-inch sanitary sewer line across said railroad compar~rls premises at a point described in said license agreement, we passed. Alderman illen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The Lieanse agreement follows these minutes. It was stated that-the Texag Highway Department is contemplating buying a certain 8 acres of land located near the sewer dispClll.l plant. The Highway Department would like to know approximately what we would ask for the propel'ty. After some discussion, Alder;'J1.an Allen made a motion that we offer to sell the .land at ($600.00 an acre to the Highway Dept. Alderman De Viney seconded the motion. A vote was taken whichresulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. John Smith then stated that there is a traffic hazard at the new school. The children have to walk along the side of the-street and there is great danger of them being hit by an automobile. He asked that something be done to eliminate this hazard. It was suggested that D~. Barbee, Mr. McWilliams, and Mr. Allbright investigate the matter to find some solution. Mr. McWilliams stated that he could make a sidewalk along the-edge of the golf course. They decided to talk to Mr. Paul Rogers about the problem. Mr. Johnson then stated that there will be approximately ,!~20,000.OO left over from the bond issue of recent date. He stated that the money could be used for other water and sewer extensions in the City. The Council asked t~at ~r. Barbee find out which places are in the most need for water and sewer. I An ordinance granting to Horace B. Cochran, a franchise for the furnish- ing of passenger - transportation by motor-bus service to the citizens of San Marcos, Texas, under certain terrrill. duties and restrictions was presented to the Council for adoptli:on. Alderman Smith made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The ordinance follows these minutes. Mr. Barbee stated that 10 ft. is needed for the rieht-of-way in the Satterwhite Addition. After some discussion ~he Council asked Mr. Barbee to talk to Mr. Satterwhite to try to make some agreement whereas the City could buy the property. After some discussion on repairing the Chamber of CmEnerce Building, the Council asked Mr. Barbee to obtain estimates on the repair job. The Academy is in need of a sewer line which will cost approximately :[il,OOO.OO. There is a manhole near the dormitory in need of sewer. The Council agreed to grant the Academy permission to run the sewer line from the manhole. I The Council then appro][vd placing parking meters in front of the old locker plant across from Wuest's store. There was a discussion on hiring another policeman. It was stated that this would require another car. The Council gave Mr. Barbee the authority to make a survey to determine whether another policeman was necessary and to make a decision. paul,fl~9~ec~vRf1tI'<t before t~1.e Council to ask if it would be possible for his/su13-dlvlsloh to be annexed into the city Limits. He stated that he plans to build a nmnber of homes in that sub-division and that it would be profitable to the City if .it was taken into the City. He would like to be in the City Limits as he would be refunded some of the money he will have to put into water and sewer lines. The Council decided to give the matter consideration.