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11.0 delinquent when she inherited the property. Mrs. Sparkman had stated that she has I v ery little income ,but that she had saved enough in order to pay the back taxes. The Council was of the opinion that Mrs. Sparkman was due some consideration due to her condition and the fact that she was carrying a burden which was placed on her by ineri tance. Alderman Allen made a motion that the Council cancel all the penalty and interest on the back taxes which Mrs. Sparkman now owes because of the fact that these penalties and interests accrued prior to her owning the property, and the fact that she is blind and has paid all current taxes since she has owned the property. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. Barbee reported that Latin-Americans have been requesting that they be aBDwed to buy cemetery lots in the City Cemetery. He stated that the Protestants cannot be buried in the Catholic Cemetery and that, up until the present time, the Latin Americans have been using the Martindale Farm cemetery which is now filled. After a discussion on this matter, Mayor Dietterich suggested that Mr. Willard Pennington be consulted. Alderman Allen made a motion that this problem ~ submitted to the Cemetery Association for further consideration, after which, they could report to the Council with their recommendations. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. Barbee then reported that a Mr. Gteer is planning to open a second-hand car business on the Vaughn Lot on West San Antonio Street. Mr. G~er has taken the trees and curbing away, and has asked Mr. Barbee if he might level the front of the lot in order for the entire front of his property to be used as an entrance of a sort. Mr. Barbee stated that he gave Mr. Gteer permiSSion to do this, subject to the fact that, should it become necessary for the City to p~ace meters along his property in the future, he would allow this to be done. There was a short discussion on a letter received from Ernest Morgan concerning the Library Lot. The Council agreed that Mr. Morgan should be contacted to determine the proceedings necessary in order to get a clear title on the lot. There was a report made by Mr. Barbee on the work that has been done on the 1956 Street Improvement Planning. He stated that he and Mr. MCWilliams, Street Superintendent, have shown the streets that were improved in 1954 and 1955, by coloring said streets on a map. He stated that, after the streets needing repairs have been determined, they will be marked on the map so as to give a complete picture. Mr. Barbee also stated that there is no outlet from town in the section near Academy. He stated that Mrs. Fisher owns property on Academy which would be excellent as an outlet, if an easement could be obtained. This would tie in to Alamo and Academy., and give an outlet to the school and relieve traffic on Chestnut and Academy. No definite action was taken. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4130 p.m. The foregoing and above minutes is a true and co~tect t~cord of all matters transpiring at the regular meeting held DecemlSer 2~,\Jl~55. /' .. ",,1..:;;;\\ . i ./' ~/U;{ lf2-y~{!)ll/~/'1#{ 'Frank E. Dil\tter1ch, Mayor " '.,,\ , (\, /1 I)' r-V''\ /~ Ii F 1/ ' c/,-_..C'Vl. ,., Ii\. c:::'<.kA-l''--,^ Calvin M. Allen,' Alderman c ATTE~~~ . .....------J.;/ "~~~ An~ ecretary Coy lderman o 00 t::1 = Q. I I I