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Mr. Barbee then suggested that r~. Mcwilliams, street supt.,l()l I make a report on all streets that he plans to work on in the ooming I year. He stated that, in this way, the money would be available from the warrants in time to begin the street work earlier. The Council agreed with this plan. The Council discussed the problem of the people who live near sewer that do not tie on. Mr. Barbee suggested that James Burwell make another survey to determine the number of owners who could tie on. It was suggested that a pOliceman accompany Mr. Burwell on his survey. The council ~~en gave instructions that Mr. Burwell check each house to determine whether or not they are connected to city sewer, and if not. the policeman is to issue a ticket to the owner. The owner will be informed that no action will be taken in fining him, if he ties on to city sewer within 30 days. If he does not tie on within 30 days, he will be fined. I The council discussed the matter of closing the alley next to Gene scrutchin~ property. They agreed to close said alley, which runs from Belvin St. to Burleson st., provided Mr. Sc~~tchin signs an agreement of some sorb, releasing the City of San Marcos, from any liability that might occur from drainage of water and that he agree to do nothing to stop the drainage of water down said alley. Mr. Barbee stated that Mr. Morgan, city Attorney, is drawing the necessary papers for this action. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the above mentioned alley be closed, with provisions concerning water drainage. Alderman smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. Barbee reported that I,w. ~. H. Huddleston, Jr., Texas Military District, Austin, Texas, had contacted him concerning the possibility of the City furnishing the Regular Army Reserve a 3 acre tract of land to be us ed as a site for a ;~100, 000. 00 Armory. It had been suggested that there mi@~t be a space in the park for such a building. After a discussion, the Council agreed to refer the matter to the park Board for further study and considera- tion. It was the thou&~t of everyone that it would be nice to have such a building in San Marcos, if it were possible for ~~e City to furnish a site for same. I There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjcurned at 4:30 p.m. The foregoing and above of all matiers transpiring at I /~~ ':/;)~; ~ Harol G. S . ... , ~ Alderman ~~ ATTEST: