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I I I REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1955 11f5 on this, the 2nd day of November, 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 with the following members present and participating: Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor Frank D. Hill, Jr., Alderman S. R. Beecroft, Alderman Harold G. Smith, Alderman Coy De Viney, Alderman Absent: calvin M. Allen, Alderman A quorum being present, Mayor Dietterich called the meeting to order,and the following transpired: The Iupre8 Oil Company has requested permission to erect two 4,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks near their station on HWY. 81. Mr. DuPree has stated that these tanks will be elevated, and 60 ft. from the higp- way right-of-way, 90 ft. from any traveled surface, and 40 ft. from any building. Mr. nuPree received a letter from the Railroad Commission of Texas stating that it does not have jurisdiction over gasoline or gasoline tanks but only over liquified petroleum gases. After a discussion, Alderman Smith made a motion that the City Council approve the installa- tion of these two elevated tanks. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The Council then discussed hospitalization insurance for City Employees. Mr. Barbee reported that 53 out of 83 employees have stated that they would want hospitalization insurance. The council appointed Alderman Smith to study the situation and determine the type of insurance would be most desirable. AN ORDIN.I\.NCE CHANGING THE NAME OF "OLD MARTINDALE ROAD" LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN ~,l~.RCOS TO "RIVERSIDE DRIVE", was presented to the Council for adoption. After a study of this ordinance, Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the above ordinance be adopted. Alderman Smith 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. Mr. Barbee reported that last week a butane truck had caught fire while refueling a large truck which was operated on butane. He stated that two firemen had endangered their lives in putting out the fire, and that it could have been much more serious. The truck was parked on the side of ''Jalling's creamery when the fire started. After a discussion on this matter, the Council gave instructions that Ernest Morgan, City Attorney, draw an ordinance amending the present one regulating the transDortation of gasoline and butane through the City of san Marcos in any way that may be necessary to prevent similiar occurrances. Mr. Barbee stated that Gene scrutchin has requested that the alley be closed which runs along the side of his property between Belvin St. and Burleson st. He has stated that the alley is no longer used, as it is a dead end. After a discussion, the Council agreed to close the alley, provided that Mr. scrutchin agrees to do nothing to prevent the drainage of water down the alley. Mayor Dietterich stated that, if Mr. Bcrutrhin agrees to this, the city will agree to close the alley. Drawings showing the locations of the fire stations on the lots were studied by the Council. After a discussion, they were approved. Mr. Barbee stated that James Burwell, City sanitarian, has found that several restaurants and cafes in san Marcos do not have proper restrooms according to the ordinance. Mr. Burwell has requested the Council's advice as to whether or not he should fully enforce the section of the ordinance pertaining to restroom facilities. The Council was of the opinion that there may be from time to time some cases where an exception should be may and that these decisions should be left to 1~. Burwell's descretion. Alderman De viney stated that the property owners near the Wool Mill have been complaining about the water standing in ditches in front of their homes. He stated that it might help to solve the problem if these ditches were filled with dirt. The Council agreed that the City would fill these ditChes, provided thqt the property owners would sign a petition requesting same and releasing the City from any liability.