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that the Council approve the Golf Association's using the ditching machine, provided, that no more water will be used to a great extent. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. I ~I ...... ia"""- ~I 40 ~(:;;.... ~ There was some discussion on the water pressure problem which has been roported by Willie Williams. It was stated that a larger water line would remedy this situation, however, the Council did not feel that it would be advisable to spend a great amount of money rEjquired in laying a b inch water line outside the City Limits. It was the opinion of the ~ouncil however, that theoe people should be given some relief if possible. It was stated that possibly a two inch water line would serve the purpose and not cost so much. The Council reeuested that a report be made to determine the cost of a two inch water main in that area. The Council then discussed the prices now being charged for cemetery lots. It was stated that these prices are very low. After a discussion Alderman Hillburn made a motion that the follow,", ing prices be charged for all cemetery lots effective May 1, 1956, due to recent additional costs for preparing maps and making surveys. Alderman Davis seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. I 2 Lots - $20.00 4 Lots - $40.00 6 Lots - $60.00 8 Lots - $80.00 There was a short discussion on the Army Reserve Armory which will be builtin the Ci ty park, Mr. 3,.rbee stat ed that the lawyers are in the process of preparing all papers necessary in the transaction. W. G. 8arbee then Dresented a letter of resignation from the position of Executive Secretary. In the IGtter Mr. Barbee stated that this action was being taken dUG to the fact that he has been neglecting his accounting business and due to his health. He stated that he Vlould be agreeable to continuing the Budget I and financial work for the city, however, he would prefer to do this work from his O?ffi office on N.Austin St. The Council requested Mr. Barbee to defer his resignation lli~til the end of May, 1956, in order that some arrangements could be made. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was agjourned at 4:30 p.m. The foregoing and above minutes is ~rue ano/: c,orrect record of all matters transpiring at t(:e r,e e>mgullar I1l;!.J;-~ng held May 2, 1956. '., \ ~ c , . .. / <iko---7~--)'j ./ /J/ /?1/{' / { E. D e calvln M. ~llen, Alderman ~~,~ /~~man I ATTEST: Ann