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Letters received from Senators Johnson and Yarborough and Congressman Thornberry in reply to the City Manager's request for information on the status and probable future use to be made of Camp Gary indicated that there was nothing definite to report although they are still working diligently in behalf of the City. ~ ::0 ~ ~ n ~() The Council noted that the State Highway Engineer, Mr. D. C. Greer has issued Administrative Circular No. 133-59 concerning land development adjacent to intersections on controlled access highways. City Manager Fuller suggested that San Marcos is going to be vitally affected by limi_ tation of access to the interregional highway. After brief discussion Mayor Allen appointed a committe to work with the Highway Department on the matter. The committe consists of Alderman Tuttle, City Manager Fuller, and C. V. Carson, representing the Chamber of Commerce. I A bus franchise renewal ordinance was introduced granting Mr. Horace Cochran an extension for a period of five years with a termination date of August 30, 1964. The ordinance was entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTIl'X3 A FRAN- CHISE TO OPERATE A MOTOR BUS BUSINESS: FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE RIGHTS HERE GRANTEDl AND FIXIl'X3 TERMS AND PROVISIONS UNDER WHICH THE RIGHTS HERE GRANTED MAY BE EXERCISED." The ordinance contains provisions for revocation upon notice. Alderman Tuttle moved that the ordinance be adopted. Alderman Hillburn seconded the motion. Upon roll call the ayes and nayes were as follows. Ayes: Beecroft Davis Hi Uburn Tuttle Nayes: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance passed, approved, and adopted. City Manager Fuller presented a report on a meeting between officials of the 4th Army and the City Manager regarding a utility contract for Camp Gary during the interim period when it is in a caretaker status. Alderman Hillburn moved that the City enter into a contract at the prevailing rates for rural consumers with a $25.00 per month minumum. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. The motion was passed by a unanimous vote of the Counci 1. I City Manager Fuller reported to the Council that the City still had not been able to obtain an easement to connect the Memorial Hospital sewer line to the sewer main at the rear of the Texanna Motel. Alderman Tuttle moved that City Manager Fuller be directed to consult with the City Attorney and take the necessary action to provide sewer service for the hospital and also request the County to furnish the Right-of-way. Alderman Hillburn seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. The 75th Anniversary of the San Marcos Volunteer Fire Department will be celebrated during Fire Prevention Week in October. The Council authorized City Manager Fuller to spend up to $500.00 on paint and repairs to the Central Fire Station and the City Hall. Mayor Allen reported that, subject to provisions in the creating ordinance, he had reappointed L. F. Martin and Joe Rodriquez as members of the San Marcos Housing Authority to serve for two years or until August 7, 1961. City Manager Fuller's verbal report on Beretta Greenslade & Association .planning of the Hopkins Street Bridge was deferred until the next meeting. City Manager Fuller presented a letter from the State Health Department advising that the appointment of Dr. Wm. L. Moore as City Health Officer terminates on September lOth. Alderman Beecroft moved that Dr. Moore be reappointed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hillburn and passed unanimously. I Alderman Davis reported briefly on a suggested fire-fighting aggrement with Hays County. After brief discussion it was decided that Alderman Davis shOUld explore the matter further and report again.