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136 Alderman Smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The Council also instructed that a letter be written to Henry Kyle stating that the situation will be given due consideration. o CIJ t::;: - ..... Q" Mr. George B. Eggleston made a report to the Council as to the work he has done since the 1st of February. He stated that it is his opinion that it will be imposs~le to buy the right-of-way with $350,000.00. He stated that there is too much difference in the ideas of the property owners concerning the values of the land. There was a detailed discussion on the highway right-of-way problem, during which Mr. Bill Gulledge suggested that the Council appoint three property owners on the highway to take options on the property needed, to determine the amount needed for the purchase. Alderman Hill then made a motion that as of this date, the City of San Marcos sever all connections with Mr. George B. Eggleston. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The Council stated that they felt this step should be taken due to the fact that Mr, Eggleston had not revised the valuation list, as he had stated he would do, and that he had not made any progress whateyer on the matter. The Council then discussed Mr. Eggleston's pay. Mr. Eggleston stated that he had been paid for the period of February 1 through February 15th, and that this pay would be sufficient. Mr. Eggleston stated that he waived all rights to any other pa~ent. I Alderman Smith made a motion that Mr. B. R, Gulledge be appointed as chair- man of the highway-right-of-way purchase committee, with the authority to appoint two men to work with him. This committee will take options on the property, with the understanding that the options will. not bind the City in obligation, llhould it be impossible to purchase all the right-of-way. This committee will also meet with the Council. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The Council suggested that Mr. Ernest Morgan, City Attorney, be prepared to furnish option forms and other documents which might be necessary in purchasing the right-of-way. Mr. Barbee reported that a letter had been received from the Texas Highway Department asking if the City would purchase a right-of-way on the Wimberley Highway in order that a dangerous curve could be taken out of the highway. The property needed is owned by Mr. Sam Lyle, of Wimberley, Texas, Mr. Lyle is asking approximately $5,000.00 for this land, as it ruins his chances of sub-dividing his land, The Council unanimously agreed that the City could not buy this right-of-way due to the fact that the cost would be too great for the City at this time. I AN ORDINANCE AUDITING AND ALLOWING CLAIMS FOR INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED IN CONSTRUCTING FIRE STATIONS AND PURCHASING SITES THEREFOR IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, INCLUDING ARCHITECT'S FEE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF CITY OF SAN MARCOS FIRE STATION AND EQUIPMENT WARRANTS TO EVIDENCE SAID INDEBTEDNESS; AND DBtLARING AN EMERGENCY, was presented to the Council for adoption. Alderman Smith made a motion that the ordinance 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. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4.30 p.m. The foregoing transpiring at the and above minutes is a true regular meeting on February r i '-. and correct ~cord of all matters 15,)9~6.. r;/~\\>_~:'/ 1........:.// . ... /' /!Ivtf'k 71, ',. 4t. Z! ..fYi( ",;1\ ..~ Frank E. Die'tterich, Mayor C v~~ I ATTEST. , j-;;{1tf4;/ i, ~. Harol<f G~ Smi th~ Alderman ,~/;>/ ~/ll. " . \: -" " '\\ Frank D. Hill, Jr., Ald~n \\