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1m '-2,6'6 ,..... ....... -- SJ >,... ..,..~ ~, Mayor Allen requested that candidates for the April election, Ruben Ruiz, Fred B. Morgan, James Tuttle, and S. R. Beecroft draw for places on the ballot in the forthcoming election. The City Attorney prepared the numbered slips and the results of the drawing were as follows: Mayor: Fred B. Morgan--Place 1 Calvin M. Allen--Place 2 Aldermen: James Tuttle--Place 1 Ruben Ruiz--Place 2 S. R. Beecroft--Place 3 I City Manager Fuller gave a committee report from the negotiations with Mr. Bingham for a right-of-way across his property for the proposed force main. Mr. Bingham agreed to give the City this right-of-way for $600.00 and the right of re-purchase of the river frontage if it is not used. This agreement met with the approval of the Council. Alderman Davis reported that he had conferred with Mr. A. E. Gary advising Mr. Gary of the Council's adion at their regular meeting held on February 10, 1959, with respect to the purchase of a right-of-way across his land, but had received no reply from Mr. Gary. The Council next considered a request from Battery "c" of the Texas National Guard for a monthly contribution from the City to the National Guard Unit Fund. After some discussion the Council agreed that they saw no reason to make the requested contribution. On April 12 and 13 the local Rotary Club will be host to the district Rotary meeting in San Marcos. It was suggested that some kind of courtesy parking might be extended to any vehicle hearing "Official Rotary Delegate" sticker on the windshield. 'Alderman Hillburn suggested that all traffic tickets received hy Rotary delegates be turned into the local Rotary club, who will in turn present them to the proper City officials for action. This suggestion met with the approval of the Council. In the past the City has purchased all its chlorine on the open market. City Manager Fuller requested that effective April I the City take bids on its chlorine requirements for the coming year, thereby effecting a possible savings to the City. This request met with the approval of the Council. I Mr. Edwards of the Williams Flower Shop had notified the City that he can purchase pecan trees four to five feet tall for $2.00 each if purchased in quantities of 100 or more. After some discussion of this matter, it was the common consent of the Council to wait until late fall before considering the purchase of any trees. In order to keep up with the increased amount of mowing which will have to be done during the spring and summer months, City Manager Fuller requested that the City Council grant him permission to tak~ bids on a mower,tractor and a Danco type rotary mower. After consideration of the high maintenance cost of the old mower, it was the common consent of the Council to grant permission for taking bids on a new tractor and mower as requested. City Manager FUller requested that the Council set the dates for the presentation and approval of the budget. After some discussion the Council agreed upon the following: Presentation date -- March 24 Public hearing April 8 ,Final adoption -- April 14 I It was noted that the Council will have to hold an organizational meeting after the city election on April 7 for the canvassing of the ballots. The Council agreed that this meeting be held on April 8 at 2:00 P.M. It was noted that House Bill #98 is due to go before the House of Representatives for a vote on March 11, 1959. After discussion of the provisions of the bill (Dungan Anti-Annexation Bill) the Council agreed to request Representative Max Smith to use his influence to oppose the passage of this bill.