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-94 c- The Council then discussed the fact that D. B. Denny had rejected the offer for the position of Executive Secretary with the City. It was stated that several Department heads have stated that , if possible, they will try to co-operate even more ~han they have in working with Mr. Barbee and making it easier for him to hold the position. After discussion in great detail, Alderman Davis made a motion that the Council reject Mr. W. G. Barbee's resignation from the office of Executive Secretary and that he be re-appointed to the office with the provision that he will be allowed to move t6 his,'own accounting office o'n Austin Street and work out of same on City business, that he be given authority to appoint an assistant to take care of the petty complaints, etc. and with a reduction in salary'-from $750.~ to $650.00 per month, to be effective until such time when the Council sees fit to hire another Executive Secretary or Mr. Barbee's services aren't needed any further. There was no second to this motion, therefore, it did not carry. ~ p..q;, ..'"-- ;:~ :!:;;,:.. i'~ Alderman Hillburn then made a motion that the Council agree to keep Mr. Barbee on as Executive Secretary with the authority to move his office to his own accounting office on Austin street, with a reduction of $100.00 --(which was his car allowance)--per month, and that Mr. Barbee keep his present duties and authority the balance of the current fiscal year. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted as follows: I Davis - Yes Hi llburn - Yes Beecroft - Yes Korff - Did not vote The Mayor announced that the motion had carried. Mr. Barbee then suggested to the Council that a IBtter be written to Cone Mills Corporation requesting payment for the sewer line which was laid to their property approximately one year ago. He stated that the City could very well use this money at present. He stated that the letter could be worded 50 that the money would be refunded in case that they decide to build their plant in San Marcos. The Council instructed Ernest Morgan to write said letter. It was suggested that should Cone Mills reimburse the City for this Sewer line, and later they should move into San Marcos, the City could agree to furnish free water to them until said amount now to be requested for the Sewer Line is paid back to them. The Council was in favor of this plan. I The Council then discussed the proposed street building for 1956~7. Mr. Barbee stated that if these streets are to be built, it will be necessary to issue approximately $65.000 in Street Improvement Warrants. It was the opinion of the Council that, due to the fact that it may be necessary in the near future to issue sewer improvement warrants, it would not be wise to issue any street improvement warrants at this time. The Council also stated that they were of the opinion that the Street Department should be decreased in manpower and that possibly some of the machinery might be stored, keeping enough men only to do the repairing and maintenance of existing streets. The Council gave Mr. Barbee instructions that this should be done. A Plat of the Highland Tuttle for approval. After that the plat be approved. which resulted unanimously and is a part hereof. Terrace Sub-Division No 2 was presented by Mr. James a study of this plat, Alderman Beecroft made a motion Alderman Da~is seconded the motion. A vote was taken in favor of the motion. The Plat follows these minutes The Council discussed Dr. Earnest F. Gloyna's letter concerning the sewer situation in San Marcos. The Council was in agreement that certain steps should be taken to get information on this matter as suggested by Dr. Gloyna. It was stated that Frank Drought will secure the necessary meters for the City on loan. Alderman Korff made a motion that Mr. Drought be contacted to secure said meters. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion which was then unanimously adopted. I The Council then discussed the fact that many complaints have been received because there is no parking meter in front of Hills Auto Supply on W. San Antonio Street. After some discussion Alderman Korff made a motion that the Council authorize the installation of a parking meter at this place as soon as possible. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P. M.. The foregoing and above minutes is a true and correct record of all matters