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I I I ) ) g City Manager Fuller presented a list of all property owned by religious institutions with its tax status, as requested by the Council. It was the unaminDus decision that this list should be reviewed carefully before the next tax roll is prepared to determine if the property is subject to taxa- tion. At the October meeting; the City Manager was instructed to try and obtain an easement for drainage on Barbara Drive. Mr. Fuller informed the Council that so far there was nothing definite to report. City Manager Fuller informed the Council that Mr. Irv Peterson has agreed to allow the sewer service from the hospital to be connected to the line across his property. The City will receive a portion of 'the $400.00 connection charge from the County. A tabulation of the insurance Report was presented by the City Mana- ger for the Council's approval. After the Council considered each item, Alderman Korff moved that the Report be accepted omitting the collision clause in the Automobile Fleet Policy. Alderman Tuttle seconded the motion which 'passed unanimously. The Council was informed by the City Manager that the work on the lift station has been completed by Ott Plumbing Company and a Certificate of Completion has been issued by the engineer. So far as can be determined, the work has been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. The total final bill was $12,245.82 (contract was for $12,884.00). City Manager Fuller recommended that the work be accepted. After brief discus- sion, the Council unanimously agreed to accept the work. The City Manager noted that the work at the disposal plant has been substantially completed. The final inspectior; is planned for Monday, November 16, 1959. The Mountain Laurel Garden Club submitted, by mail, a petition, signed by twenty-one members requesting that "such steps be taken as may be neces-- sary to secure the cleaning of vacant lots and alleys in the City, and to enforce tne recently passed ordinance for the cleaning of blind street intersections". The Council instructed the City Manager to write the Club thanking them for their civic interest and informing th~m th9t the ordi- nance would be enforced. The City Manager noted that a request has been received from some ,of the colored citizens for assistance in cleaning the colored cemetery. This is located outside the city limits on the Old Post Road. The Mayor said that he and the City Manager had discussed the matter and felt that, subject to the approval of the Council, some assistance should be given. After some discussion the Council unanimously agreed. A list of bids received on the City's anti-freeze requirements was presented. The lowest bid came from Humble, therefore, the contract was awarded to them. For the interest of the Council, City Manager Fuller stated that Mr. H. B. Cochran has advised that he discon~inued the operation of the city buses which he operated under a franchise recently given by the City. This operation was discontinued on November 6, 1959. During the year 1946, SWTSC purchased five (5) lots from various owners. These lots were bougnt at different times during the year. In keeping with the policy at that time, the College collected the taxes due for the part of year owned by a private owner. When the College obtained title, the property was removed from the tax roll and placed on the tax exempt roll. The College is still holding these monies and the property is bei~g carried on the delinquent roll. City Manager Fuller, after stating that he had consulted with the Business Manager at the College, recommended that a settlement be made regarding the delinquent taxes and they be removed from the roll. After some discussion, the Council decided that an adjustment should be made as recommended. The Wally Byam Caravanners indicated through the City Manager that they would like to return to San Marcos for the following visits;