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110, January, 1960 A few trailers going through to rendez- vous with the caravan to MexiCo Texas Section-about 35 trailers for an Easter visit. National Unit with about 125 trailers for the Mexico trip. April, 1960 January, 1961 The Texas Section would like to have an annual visit with only state mem- bers. Mr. Fuller indicated that a suggestion had been made that the City provide a transformer and meter loop so the trailers can have electricity; the cost to be determined. The 'Council instructed the City Manager to make an investigation and report to the Council. City Manager Fuller presented a request for street lights in the South End and Victory Garden Addition. It will require a minimum of 12 lights to provide service to the area, giving only minimum coverage. The Council discussed the matter and instructed the City Manager to apply for them. The City Manager requested that the Council approve an office machine maintenance contract with Klipple Office Equipment Company. A year's maintenance on the electric typewriter, two manual typewriters, an adding machine and a calculator would cost the City $129.86. After careful con- sideration the Council decided against approving the contract. City Manager Fuller noted that plans have been made for a service road from Loop 82 into the new Memorial Hospital site. The plans have been filed with the County and as soon as right-of-way is furnished the Council will be notified. The City Manager passed on to the Council a letter from Mr. Frank Drought concerning an engineering fee paid him by the City for preparing a preliminary report on some sewer line extensions, College courts line was included. Mr. Drought advised the City that if they are interested in his completing the plan, the $1,000.00 fee will be applied to the engineering costs. The Council instructed City Manager Fuller to write Mr. Drought informing him that at this time his services are not needed, but if in the future a like matter arises his qualification will be con- sidered. Beretta-Greenslade & Associates, Inc. have submitted preliminary plans for the Hopkins Street Bridge. Due to a lack of time to consider the matter properly it was postp~ned. The City Manager informed the Council that the San Marcos Telephone Company requests a waiver from the provisions of the tariff regulations, the provision requiring installation charges equivalent to installation costs, in order that they may make the Hays County Memorial Hospital installation as a public service. The Council decided, after carefully consi~ering the matter, to grant the request. City Manager Fuller informed the Council that they are invited to a Dessert Party on November 11th from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M., LCRA auditorium, honoring Max Starke on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The Council was informed by the City Manager that repairs to the roof at the recreation building are badly needed. An estimate has been received of $115.00 for repairs to roof and approximately $84.00 for gutters. The water comes through the wall as well as leaking around the ventilators and along the gravel roll. After brief discussion the Council approved the repairs. Mr. Weatherford, through Mr. Fuller hase inquired if the City will participate in any way in utility extensions in the new subdivision he had under consideration on Highway 81. The Council stated they WDuld approve participation along established policy, provisions of the Subdivision Ordi- nance being met. ~ ::0 ~ n ~ I I I