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.H After further discussion the Council requested that Mr. Drought oe contacted by Mr. Barofle in order, that the Council might get an idea of the cost, etc. on the two fire stations. Mr. Bales stated that he would be glad to get the cost on two or three fire stations which have been built recently in near-by cities. o o c... C':l ~= There was a discussion on water s~mpleswhich have been tru{en from the City Park Swimming Pool and other places on the, river. Dr. Moore talked wi th the Counci 1 about these samples and others whi ch were taken by Jame s Burwell. Dr. Moore also asked the Council if it would be at all possible for the City to pave the driveway behind the hospital. Mr. McWilliams was instructed to pave the driveway at his earliest convenience. I Lloyd Martin from tue Unl ted Gas Corp. met vii th the Counci. 1 to discuss Porter St. parking. He said thereo were about 8 or 10 ca.rs involved. He stated that they would like for the City to d0 something besides installing no parking signs on that street along side the Housi:Clg Project. Mr. McWilliams stated tMtthe City could pave or gravel the strip of land beside the housing units, which belongs to the Housing Authority, and make an entrance ,off Porter Street to this parking area. In that way, the,people livlngin the project could'park near their homes without blocking porter Street. After a discussion, the Council unariimously gave ]y[r. ]'ccWilliams the authority to start making the parking area fu'1.d entrance off porter Street. Terry Jacks met with the Council to present Tsmael Rosalez' application to operate a taxi cab business in San'Marcos. Mr. Jacks stated that Mr. Rosalez would cater to the Mexican population, although he will pick up anyone who calls him. He stated that he felt that 1~. Rosalez would render a good service and follow all rules., A letter (follo.ring these minutes) was presented to the Council from Doyle ;O;cott and H. 3. Cochran protesting the approval of Mr. Rosales' application. After a discussion on the matter, Alderman Hill made a motion that the City approve the taxi business franchise of ' Mr. Rosale.z. as long as he complies with the City~ San Marcos' Taxi Ordinance. Alderrr~n De Viney seconded the motion. A vote was tw{en which resulted unanimously in favor of the, mo tiori. It was stated' that lVIr. Scot t' s and lVIr. Cochran's' protes t letter wasrej ected becaus ethe Council I did not feel that it should grant any exclusive franchises. Alderman Hill made a motion that a resolution be passed approving Ismael Rosalez' application' to operation' a taxi 'bus iness. Alderman De Viney seconded the motion. A'vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The resolution follows these minutes and is a part hereof. There was a discussion on buying a new loader for the Street Depart- ment. Mr. McWilliams stated that there is a need for another loader, e.Hpecially since the Park work hasb8('.;un. Mr; Barbee stated that it would be possible for the City to buy the~ader by paying a sertain m~ount each month. The City General Fund will be paid a certain amount each month out of the Park Fund, representing equipment rental. 'The Council unanimously approved the purchasing of the new loader. The following bill from Tom G. Oliver, Jr. was presented to the Council for approval: In Cause llo. 7216, styled rlC. C. holtvs. City of San Marcos" from inception to conclusion of said casein the District Court of Hays County, Texas, (In addition' to retainer heretofore received, and excluding any services to oe rendered in connection with ap13eal of said case, in the event same is appealed..........~~ 3,.000.00 Expenses 'detailed on attached sheet.............. .~f '~2~ 71 j~ 3,0 2.71 I Mr. Barbee told the Council that he had made an agreement with Mr. Oliver that the City would pay $1,000.00 in April and would pay the balance in the next'two months. The Council unanimously approved payment of this bill, after Alderman Beecrof't made a motion that it be paid and Alderman g~~th seconded it. There was a discussion concerning the Ci'ty ~avinG the street 'in the Weatherford Addition which runs along side of the warehouse and turns down by tho three houses. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the street be paved by the City. Alderman Smith seconded the m~tion. A vote was taken w,ich resulted unanimously in favor of the motlon. After the street is paved, it is to be dedicated to the City.