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I I- 1 jE). "~,. 037 "1,',,; The Council approved the attendance of the Fire '^arshall and two (2) paid firemen at the Firemen's Training School at A & M College July 20-25, necessary for the City to receive the ~ credit on the Fire Rating. The Mayor and Council took note that Saturday May 17th is Armed Forces Day and that Camp Gary is holding an "open house" to acquaint the people of San Marcos and Hays County with the important work that is being done in training officers of the Armed Forces and our allies. The Mayor urged that all San Marcos residents attend and show their interest in and appreciation for Camp Gary. . . The Council delayed action on the permit from the MKT RR for the installation of an Ie" sanitary sewer line until the size of the line to be installed is finally determined. The City Manager reported on the increased number of complaints resulting from an infestation of insects as a result of the unusually wet winter and spring. He recommended the purchase of a "Buffalo-Turbine" type combination sprayer and duster, capable of applying either a dust or making an atomized concentrated spray. It was noted that $1,200.00 had been pro- vided in the Budget for spraying equipment. The City Manager reported that the equipment recommended would cost in excess of $2,000.00. The Council authorized the City Manager to proceed immediately to acquire the needed equipment and, if necessary, to trade in the TIFA fogging machine now owned by the City. The City Manager reported that a poll had been taken of the employees eligible for participation in the retirement system under consideration by the City Council. After consideration of the benefits to accrue, Alderman Hillburn introduced the following Ordinance and recommended its adoptionl AN ORDINANCE PROVIDI/l3 FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PROVIDING FOR AND ELECTI1'I3 TO HAVE ALL OF THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF All DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT, PARTICIPATE IN SUCH SYSTEMl AND ACCEPTI1'I3 All OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF SUCH SYSTEM. Alderman Davis seconded the motion and upon roll call the ayes and nayes were as follows: AYES: Alderman Beecroft Alderman Davis Alderman Hillburn Alderman Korff Alderman Steakley NAYES: None WhereUpon Mayor Allen declared the Ordinance passed and adopted. The City Manager presented for the Council's consideration a request from Mr. Terry Jacks to vacate, abandon and cancel a plat of a subdivision known as "Zack Williamson Addition to San Marcos, Texas". It was explained that this addition had been divided and subdivided many years ago and had never been used as a subdivision, but had, in fact, been under fence and used as a pasture. The Council noted that the subdivision in question was without the city limits, the lots were less than the required size, the streets were only 30' in width and that the District Court and County CommiSsioners' Court had approved the abandonment, whereupon on motion Alderman Beecroft, seconded by Alderman Davis, the Council unanimOUSly approved Mr. Jacks' request for abandonment. The City Manager presented a contract between the City and Echols, Inc., granting permission to Echols, Inc. to operate a miniature golf course on City property in the Municipal Park area. On motion of Alderman Davis, seconded by Alderman Steakley, the Council unanimously approved the contract and directed the city Manager to execute it on behalf of the City. The contract to expire on October 1, 195e. The Council discussed the necessity of maintaining all land values on an equal basis of assessment. Instances have been reported to the council of property owners allowing the improvements on their property to deteriorate thereupon requesting a lower valuation and lessening the value of the adjacent property whose owner is keeping it in good repair. Alderman Hillburn made a motion that the Board of Equalization be requested to maintain all land values on an equal basis of assessment. If the property is in a good location, capable