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~ ::0 ~ r-') t:S:l A request by the City Manager that the City file for matching funds available for local Civil Defense work was approved and the Council approved adoption of the State Merit System for employees paid under funds obtained through these grants. The City Manager reported on the advisability of the City attempting to acquire the property now owned by the Fish and Wild Life Service and which the City now has under lease. This property is situated on the West bank of the San Marcos River and is between the American Legion Property and Sewell Park, owned by the College. It is the location of the Boy Scout building and is of extreme historical value as it is the site of the famous "Sam Houston kissing oak". Alderman Tuttle introduced a Resolution requesting that Congressman Homer Thornberry introduce the necessary legislation in Congress to have this property transferred to the City as a portion of its park program. This resolution Was seconded by Alderman Hillburn and carried unaminously. I The Mayor reported on the need for additional Federal funds for the improvement to the Federal Fish Hatchery property. He stated that funds are badly needed to repair the two houses on the property, expand the pond facilities, provide necessary correction to drainage, repair the office building and other items required for the efficient and orderly operation and conduct of the hatchery. Alderman Tuttle moved that the matter be refered to our Senator and Congressman with a request for assistance in get~ing the needed funds appropriated. Alderman Hillburn seconded the motion and added that interested civic clubs be requested to assist. Upon roll call the motion carried and Mayor Allen appointed the Jaycees as the co~dinating agency to see that the necessary factual data was gathered to be forwarded with the request. The Council had indicated concern over a statement which had appeared in the press regarding the collection of delinquent taxes on motor vehicles. The City Manager reported that he had obtained a copy of the Attorney General's opinion as to the legality of "a lien upon specific personal property which has been assessed for city taxes. .. It was explained that, although school districts could not force the sale of personal property to satisfy a tax lien, this did not apply to cities. I It was the unanimous decision of the Mayor and Council that a Resolution of Appreciation be adopted for the loyal and exemplary services which had been rendered the City by the late Alderman Wilbur M. Davis. A copy of the resolution is attached. There being no further business, the Council, on motion, adjourned at 11:05 a.m. l.:{ /"' /, ,'/ lee i-.~!. Sr~retary ! <:- ::.4-?7!~:--. y:'u i1/1~ (lj.ilJ c. 'l(. AIlo,. "'YO' 0 U J Ai j? ;J-- I, erman ~o/ I ~c~ .. B. D. W lbur:.' Alder~n .'... .:,.,-,.,,,"-L Jam~s"'iu~~;~;~n . '... ATTEST: ("I .C'ity \,_J