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~ ,076 Under letter dated June 5th, the District Engineer stated, in part, I regret being unable to concur in your request......to install a traffic signal light at the intersection of Guadalupe Street (Loop 82) and Carnal Street". It was fUrther set out in the letter that It would be prefer.' able to delay the matter until fall and make another count, however, it would appear, so far as the Highway Department is concerned, the matter' is closed. o o '" , "'- !;) ('.':"", Ci ty Manager Fuller stated it would be necessary for the City to borrow some money again th's year for General Fund Expenses and recommended the City Attorney be requested to prepare an ordinance covering the issuance of current expense warrants. Mayor Allen stated he anticipated being absent from the City for approximately six (6) weeks and suggest~d preparation of an I ordinance prior to his departure, warrants to be issued as needed. Alderman Korff made the motion to issue warrants - Current Expense Warrants, Series 1958, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. This was seconded by Alderman Beeoroft and received the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Beecroft Davis Hillburn Korff Steakley Nayes: None Whereupon the Mayor pronounced the motion passed and approved and directed the City Manager to net i fy the City Attorney to proceed with the preparation of the warrants for issue. Mr. G. G. Parks obtained a Building Permit, in the amount of $5.00, on May 1, 1958, to erect a building on his property. Mr. Parks now indicates that he does not contemplate proceeding with the construction and has requested a refund on this permit fee. The City Manager stated that the request seems to be in order and recommended approval of the refund. Motion was made by Alderman Hillburn and seconded by Alderman Steakley to refund Mr. Parks in the amount of $5.00, which was unanimously approved. The Refree in Bankruptcy, in the estate of Max Mendlovitz, forwarded a check, in the amount of $509.99, to the Tax Assessor-Collector in payment of taxes on: I Part Df Block 13, Lindsey & Harvey Addn. (Apt. house at 319 North St.) Taxes Penalty & Interest Personal Property Taxes Penal ty T ota 1 : $241. 50 24.83 $236.55 49.86 $552.74 Recommendation was made by City Manager Fuller that payment be accepted and mark the taxes paid in full, charglng off the difference of $42.75. Alderman Hillburn made the motion to accept the check, in the amount of $509.99, as payment in full and charge off the $42.75 to bad debts, which was seconded by Alderman Davis, and received the unanimous vote of the Council. It was called to the attention of the Council that a letter had been received from the San Marcos Cemetery Organizat'on, stating, "the Board of Directors of the San Marcos Cemetery Organizati"on voted to request the San Marcos City Council to close the thoroughfare through the Cemetery by connecting the fences on the west and on the south sides of the Cemetery property. In other words, we think it would be wise to have the Cemetery I completely closed, as it was never intended for racing, picnics--nor for a thoroughfare".. It was the unanimous feeling of the Council that the fences be erected as requested and the Cemetery Organization 'nformed accordingly. Ci ty Manager Fuller stated that the accident incident rate at Pleasant Street and Olmos Drive would indicate that a STOP sign is required on PLEASANT STREET where it intersects with Olmos Drive, and recommended that the Council approve this installation, which was unanimously approved by the Council. Whyte's Typewriter Service had requested that they be granted a "Parking Permit" on the service truck which they use to deli ver and service office machines. In many instances a service call requires over an hour to complete the work, during which time the meter has expired. Their business is located at 509 Moore Street. They have no meter in front of the ir bus i ness to give them a permit en, thereby requiring a park "anywhere" perm't. It was