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Mr. N. G; 3arbee Executive Secretary City of San Marcos San Ma~cos, Texas April 19, 1955 o (#) t::.1 :=:: Q., 10 Missouri Pacific Lines Dear Mr. Barbee: Wi th ~eference to our conversation San Marco s several days ago con- cerning grade crossing over our track at a potnt approximately 600 feet north of our bridge over the San Marcos River. We will secure figur2s on the construction of an Underpass with 30 ft. span in the vicinity of the River bridge, estimated cost of which is between Seventeen and 'Twenty-Thousand Dollars. I After considering all matters discussed with you we will be pleased to hear from you as to just what the City viill do. Yours very truly, D.E. Walker Superintendent After a discussion on this matter, Alderman Allen made a motion that the City agree to pay $5,000;00 on the Underpass. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. 3arbee stated that according to a contract previously made with Cullen Crews, concerning water and sewer lines and reimbursement for same, the City owed Mr. Crews $493.73. The Council gave Mr. Barbee authority to pay that ~~ount. Mr. Barbee made a re?ort on the increase of water customers~ for the past three years.- There was a discussion on requlrLng a permit for boxing and wrestling matches held in San Marcos. Alderman Beecroft made a motion ,that a permit fee of $5.00 per match be set for all I boxing and wrestling matches and that the hiring of a special policeman be required. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A va t e was taken whi ch resul ted unanimously in favo I' of the ma tiol1. Alderman Smi th tilen told the Council, t.b..a t since he was out of town so frequently, he thought it would only be fair that he resign from the office of Mayor Pro-Tem. The C:Juncil then unanimously appointed C. M',Allen as Mayor Pro-1em,with authority to sign any and all Oi ty, Utili "y and/or SinIdng Fund checks. Mayor Dietterich then suggested that Mr. Ed Cape be asked to work with Rodger Storey, C. V. Carson, and Jack Harper on the Highway Right-Of- 'N ay problem. He said he thou[';ht it would be a good idea for them to go to each of the property owners in order to de termine ap:Jroxima tely the price of each pi ece of land. The Counci 1 unanimously agreed wi th the Mayor's s ugges tion. Mr. Victor Bowers and Herbert Nix met with the Council to present drawings of the proposed recreation building for the . park. The Council studies these plans, after which Alderman De Viney made a motion that the plans be approved by the Council subject to approval by the Park ward, and that IVIr. Bowers be given the O.K. to proceed with further plans on t.l1e building. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P. IVI. I / /~]//J:l~:t>~0;:') CoL:ilfLiVi ney, ('1: ,man /1 " -..~ - - "J.;, /;' Harold G/ ~~l ~, Alct'iltman ATTB::>T:~ 7~L.~}ty 3e~_ The foregoing and above minutes is a t~&e ann correct record of all matters transpiring at the r80~la~meeti~held May 4, 1955. L,/;;~: /t ft.;t""[;/~u>?// ~'r;~k ;:' ~~;tt;ri"c;;::~o/ \Lzttc.,v" "??/~Z;:>!/ .,.ycL--,- CalVin Ivl. Allen, .Alderman ~~,~ S. ~, rf/1elc,foft, .~ld,le;Y1 . ~/L / J-vlv,,)Y,/ Frank' D. Hil1'1Jt~~-Alderman-