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I I I ~- xC' Minutes Page -3- 21 ~eptember 1960 Mrs. Roque Prado, 1117 Jones ~treet, has requested a street light be placed at Jones & Hines Streets. The City Manager recommended that each block for about two or three on each side of the Centennial grounds be lighted to prevent any disturbances from occurring. Alderman Hill- burn moved that the request and recommendation be approved and to include an installation at 211 Luck Street at the request of Willie Mae Beard. The attendance of the City Manager and Fire Marshall at a Civil Defense Conference in Austin on October 25 and 26th was approved by the City Council. Several times in the past it has been determined that the Assessor-Collector has, through error, omitted property from the tax roll. City Manager Fuller recommended the Council adopt a set policy for placing the omitted property on the roll; the method employs making a supplemental roll in accordance with statutory procedure. Alderman Beecroft moved that the City Manager's recommendation be adopted, seconded by Alderman Hillburn"atid carried unanimously. Some of the Council members discussed specific tax problems which may need adjustments. The City Manager asked for an established policy and procedure for handling such cases. After a lengthy..dis- cussion, Mayor Allen requested additional information be available at the next regular meeting. This information to include adjacent property assessments on the specific cases discussed and assessments on roll at other taxing units. Mr. H. A. Nelson has expressed interest in improving drainage on Olmos Drive at Wood Street and Peques Street is not large enough. He has offered to pay t the cost if the pipe is replaced. It was the unanimous decision of the Council to accept Mr. Nelson's offer and replace the pipe when improvements are made to Olmos Drive. The preliminary plat of the Holt-Horton Subdivision, Greendale No.3, was presented to the Council for their consideration. The City Manager noted a list of omissions from the plat to make it conform to the Subdivision Ordinance. The Council noted the ,.omissions and directed that the plat conform to the Ordinance at which time it will be conSidered by the Council. The College has asked that the City respect a reserved parking space for Dr. Taylor who is unable to walk a long distance. The Council authorized the City Manager to reserve the space as requested. The family of J. E. Booth has asked if the City is interested in repurchasing 7 unused spaces in the San Marcos Cemetery. Alderman Korff moved that the City buy these lots at a cost equivalent to the original purchase price. Alderman Tuttle seconded, motion carried. Mr. Nelson's request that "No Parking" signs be erected on the east side of the alley next to his property--0riginal Town, Block 23, Lots 1 & 2--was approved by the Council. The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Oliver was retired from the Fire Department on September 15th. He was assigned to the Inspection Department to assist in work in that Department. He will be covered by Social Security and will be able to retire in October 1961. The Council unanimously approved. The Council approved a 6" water line extension on Brown street west from Clara Street at an estimated cost of $2,500.00.