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I I I REGULAR MEETING November 23, 1955 99 On this, the 23rd day of November, 1955, at 2:00p.m, the City Council of the City of San Marcos, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the Ci ty Hall in San Marcos, wi t..'l the following members present and participating: Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor Frank D. Hill, Jr., Alderman Hal' old G. Emi th, Alderman S. R. Beecroft, Alderman Coy De Viney, Alderman calvin M. Allen, Alderman 'others present: W. G. Barbee Mrs. C. V. carson Dr. victor Bowers Herbert Holcombe Joe "fils on Huds on Bales Ike Wranitzky Ann Ziemke A quorum being present, Mayor Dietterich called the meeting to order, and the following transpired: Mayor Dietterich thanked the observers from the service Clubs for taking an interest in attending the meetings of the CmIncil. He stated that it was his opinion that this program would add to the efficiency of the city government in future years. He told the observers that they were citizens of the community and that they have every right to challenge any matter being discussed over the Council table. Frank T. Drought, Engineer from san Antonio, Texas, presented preliminary drawings of the two new fire stations which are to be const~~cted in san Marcos. He stated that one station will face East and the other faces West. He reviewed the plans with the COlmcil, explaining each detail. Mr. Drou5ht stated that the buildings will not look like fire stations, but rather like an odd type of residence. Mr. Drought told the council that, by rushing the work in the next week, bids could be accepted on December 21st. AlCierman Hill made a motion that the preliminary plans of the two fire stations be approved. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Alderman Smith then made a motion that bids be opened on December 21st on the two fire stations and that the notice to bidders be published on December 2nd and December 9th. Aldenn an Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimry~sly in favor of the motion. Toe ~eS01'\1ion apvro'tiR\'\ Notice to Bidders & the Notice follows these mlnu Miy~P DI~t~er!~n st~t~a'that there has been some discussion on getting a satisfactory street to the recreation building as soon as possible, as the building will be completed in the near future. He stated that it will be necessary to obtain permission from Southwest Texas State Teachers College to go through their property. Mayor Dietterich stated that, if the college would grant permission to use their property, the city would build the street and maintain it. Mr. Barbee reported that he and Mr. Mciiilliams, street Superintendent, have been studying the park in order to determine how much parking area will be needed and where it should be located. He explained to the Council that according to the location that has been chosen for the street, it will be necessary to obtain permission from the college to move the net fence along its property back approximately 10 feet. in order to get a radius. He stated that, if the state would not wish to grant the property to the city, it would be satisfactory to give the city permission to use the property. Mr. Bnrbee stated that it will be necessary to pass an ordinance approving the payment of ;;12,000.00 claims on the street warrant Fund. The ORDINANCE AUDITING 1\ND ALL01,'!ING CL1\IMS FOR INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED IN CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF CITY OF SAN JrLl\.RCOS STREET IMPROVEMENT WARR1\NTS, SERIES OF 1955, TO EVIDENCE SAID INDEBTEDNESS; AND DECLARING AN E~ffiRGENCY. was presented to the Council for adJption. Alderman Smith made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. Alderman De Viney seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The ordinance follows these minutes and is a part he re of . Mr. Barbee told the Council that he had contacted Gibson & Gibson in Austin and they had stated that it would be satis factor,{ to make a note to the bank for $3,,00.00 for the purchase of lots to be used as sites for the two fire stations.