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'82 representing tap fees and inspection fees on the Housing Project, which were due at the'time it was built. He told the Council that he thought it would be nice to use this money to remodel the Chamber of Co~~erce office. He reported that he had received an estimate from Bob Lorenz in the amount of $3,500.00, covering work on the walls, ceiling and floors, including electrical v.ork and painting. Alderman 3mi th made a motion that Mr. Barbee proceed with the remodeling of the Chamber of Commerce of Pice building. Alderman De Viney seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that Mr. Barbee be authorized to hire someone to do the work on the Chamber of Com.~erce of "ice. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mayor Dietterich read a letter to the Council, which had been received from Mayor W. R. West of McKinney, Texas, concerning the plans of the Veterans Administration to close the veterans hospital at McKinney. In the letter, Mayor West stated that petitions and letters protesting the closing of this hospital were needed, in order to prevent the Closing. He set forth several points against the closing of the hospital, and asked that Mayor Dietterich and the Councilmen write to the Senators and Congressmen to state their opinions on this subject. The Counc~l unanimously approved writing to the Senators and Congressmen stating that, if these are true facts, it is their opinion that the matter should be investigated thoroughly before any action is taken on closing the hospital. Mr. Barbee stated that the old Ford garbage truck is in bad condition and Roy Lane has suggested that we sell it. Two bids on said truck were received which were as follows: G. M. C. Wreckin~ Co. Wimberley, Texas~ Bid on 46 Ford truck ~~ 160.00 Meyer's Auto Parts San Marcos, Texas Bid on 1946 Ford 'rruck $ 171.00 Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the bid be awarded to Meyer's Auto Parts in the a~ount of 0171.00 as high bidder. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. An ORDINANCE TO PREVENT BREACHES OF THE PEACE, l'RESPASSING ON ernE PROPERTY OF O'rHERS, WINDOW-PKSPING, EAVESDROPPING MiD PRESCRIBING O}'FEN3ES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY,was presented to the Council for adoption. Alderman Beecroft made a mo tion that the ordinsIlce on window-pe eping, as des cribed above, be adopted. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The ordinance follows these minutes and is a part hereof. o r.I'j o == Q. I I Mr. Barbee reported that he haa talked with representatives of the Telephone Company concerning the installation of a P.B.X. system in the City Hall. He atated that the present phone bill for all City and Utilities phones is ~:~163.10 per month. The charge for a P.B.X. system covering 20 phones would be $175.85 per month. There would be a 1/2 rate for 10 connections to the fire stations. After a discussion on this matter, Alderman Hill made a motion that the Council approve the installation of a P.B.X. system in the City Hall Building. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote 'was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mayor Dietterich then stated that he thinks young men interested in municipal affairs could get practical experience by regularly attending meetings of the City council. He sug;,;ested that each Civic Club send a representative to sit in on each meeting for six months. There was a discussion, after which the Council gave instructions that a letter be written to each Civic Club suggesting this procedure to them. Mayor Dietterich presented a letter which he had received from Mr. Ceasar Cone of the Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, N. C., in answer to our recent letter to him concerning costs of utilities to the Cone Mills property. The Council reviewed this letter, after which, Alderman Allen suggested that the City answer Mr. Cone's letter. The City's reply to Mr. Cone's letter follows these minutes and is a pErt hereof. I