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REGULAR IBETING MilT 4, 1955 On this, the 4th day of May, A. D., 1955, at 2:00 P. M., the City Council of the City of San Marcos, Texas, met in regular session at the City Hall, with the following members present and participating: 9 Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor Calvin M. Allen, Alderman Harold G. Smith, Alderman Coy De Viney, Alderman Frank D. Hill, Jr., Alderman S. rl. Beecroft, Alderman I Others present were: Walter Buckner Louis Haynes ~'1n Ziemke Jack Perkins Vi. G. Barbee John Stokes Frank T. Drought Mrs. Jim Walls Judge Decker A quorum being present, Mayor Dietterich called the meeting to order and the following transpired: Jack Ferkins and Jolli'1 Stokes presented a plat of the Oak Heights SUb-Division, out of the T. J. Ghambers and asked that the Council approve said plat. The Council studied the plat, discussing the streets, utilities,'etc. Mr. Perkins stated that this Sub-Division will be out- side the City Limi ts, however, they plan 'to furoi sh water and sewer to the lots which will met City specifications. They also stated that in the future they plan to subdivide the land below this sub-division and that the streets will be opened,on through. Mr. Stokes stated that he would be willing to make a contract with the City, in order to assure the Council that he and JacM Perkins plan to sub-divide the res t of the land in the future. Alderman Smith made a motion that the plat of the Oak Heights Sub-Division out of T. J. Chambers be approved subject to compliance of the Sub-Division Ordinance in every respect, and ~~at the City make acontract with John Stokes concerning this sub-division and further sub-divisions. Alderma.YJ. Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. I Mr. Walter &lckner met with the Council to discuss a Planning and Zoning ,Commission. Mayor Dietterich stated that it will be necessary for the City to have ~,Zorlirlg_}3oard to regulate the building in San Marcos. Mr. Buckner has been vlOrking on'-the' forming of such a board. He stated that a letter has been received from Tom Oliver accepting the invitation to work on this Board. Mr. Buckner reported that he had contacted the League of Texas Municipalities and it has agreed to send two men, Mr. McAdam and Mr. Crutchfield, to San Marcos on the 17th of May to work on this project. They will bring copies of ordinances from several cities near-by concerning this problem. The Mayor stated that we may find information that will be of help to us out of these ordinances. It was stated that an engineer may be needed to work out some of the plans. Mayor Dietterich sUGgested that Frank 'r. Drought be requested to work on this plan. Mr. Buckner stated that a temporary comnission should be appointed, in order that public meetings can be held and the first plans can me made. He said that after the plans have been made a permanent board should be appointed and the ordinance should be passed. S. R. Beecroft was auoointed to work with the commission. Alderman Smith made a motion that a" Planning and Zoning Commission be appointed consist- ing of approximately 50 members. Out of this CommiIllion, the final Board will be chosen. He aTso moved that S. RI. Beecroft be appointed to re~re- sent the Council in working with the Comnission. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. Buckner suggested that a letter be sent to each person to be on the Commission, inviting them to the meeting which will be held on May l7, 1955. I Plan on two fire stations, which had been prepared by Frank Drought, were presented to the Council. There was a discussion on approximately how much the fire stations and equipment would cost. No action was taken. Mr. Haynes, Fire Chief, reported that he needed another paid fireman. After a discussion, Aldenaan deecroft made a motion that approval be given for another paid fireman to start June 1. Aldeman Hill seconded the motion; A vote was taken which resulted unanimous Iv in favor of the motion. The Council stated that the fireman would be paid a starting salary of $200.00 per month. Mr. Barbee read a letter from Missouri Pacific Lines concerning the underpass ~n the park. It read as follows: