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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 1955 & '3""" .. On this, the 17th day of August, 1955, at 2:00 p.m., the City Council of the City of San Marcos, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the City Hall in San Marcos, with the following members present and participating: Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor Coy De Viney, Alderman Harold G. Smith, Alderman Frank D. Hill, Jr., Alderman Absent were: S. R. Beecroft, Alderman and Calvin M. Allen, Alderman I, Others present were: Representatives from the Austin Newspapers Ernest Morgan W. G. Barbee C. L. Haynes Paul J. Rogers A quorum being present, the Mayor called the meeting to order, and the following transpired: The Soliciting Ordinance, which was passed and adopted on August 10, 1955, was reviewed by the Council. Ernest Morgan, City Attorney, stated that many complaints had been received since the ordinance had been adopted. After a discussion the Council unanimously agreed that the ordinance should be left just as it was adopted. There was a discussion on locations for the new fire stations. Mr. Barbee stated that he had two locations in mind. No action was taken. Mr. Paul J. Rogers met with the Council to discuss water and sewer lines for his addition on the north side of San Marcos. No action was taken. I A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to publish notice of intention to issue not exceeding $85,000.00 Fire Station and Equipment Warrants and repealing all resolutions and parts thereof, heretofore adopted and in conflict herewith, was presented to the Council for adopt'on. It was stated that the resolution which had been passed previously, had mistakenly been drawn to cover only one fire station, therefore, a new resolution would be required covering two fire stations. Alderman Smith made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanhmously in favor of the motion. The resolution follows these minutes and is a part hereof. The Couricil then discussed Willie Posey's and James Burwell's salaries. Mr. Barbee stated that through an oversight in preparing the list of salary increases, he had omit~ed James Burwell's name. He suggested that Mr. Burwell be given a $25.00 per month increase. Alderman Hill made a motion that James Burwell be given a $25.00 per month increase in salary. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken Which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. After a discussion on ~illie Posey's salary, Alderman Hill made a motion that Willie Posey receive $550.00 per month salary, effective September 1, 1955. The above compensation includes salary for furnishing his on pickup and all operating expenses of said pickup. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. I Alderman Smith stated that he thought the Police Department should be enlarged, as the City is growing. He suggested that the Council authorize wm. Allbright, Chief of Police, to hire a man to replace Mr. Blackwell, who has resigned, and over a period of time, to hire four new men, if he thinks it necessary. The Cou~il unfuiimously agreed. There was also a discussion on hiring another fireman. The Council unanimously approved the hiring of another fireman to work full time. The Council reviewed the tentative budget, after which, is was unani- mously approved. There was a discussion on the budget hearing. The motion was made by Alderman Smith that the date for the budget hearing be set for 3eptember 7, 1955. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. An ordinance Auditing and Allowing Claims For Indebtedness Incurred In Constructing street Improvements in The City of San Marcos, Texas; Authorizing The Delivery of City of San Marcos,Street Improvement Warrants Series of 1955, to Evidence Said Indebtedness; And Declaring An Emergency, was presented to the Council for adoption. Alderman Smith made a motion that the ordimance be adopted. Alderman Hill seconded the motion.