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1f ~ ::0 ~ n t:r.l The matter of needed improvements to the drainage around the new Federal Building was discussed by the Council. The City Manager explained what was required, in his opinion, to remedy the situation. The Council concurred in the City Manager's recommendations and directed that a letter be written to the General Services Adminis- tration requesting that action be initiated to correct the situation, A request from the San Marcos Archery Association that the City assist in cleaning the grounds was referred to the City Manager to make an inspection and take such action as he deemed appropriate. I The matter of an unequal assessment on the property of Mr. H. A. HOlmstrom, 826 Burleson, was considered by the Council. It was the unanimous decision that no action could be taken to change the present 1960 assessment fixed by the Tax Roll. The Tax Assessor- Collector was directed to bring this matter to the attention of the 1961 Board of Equalization with instructions that the property in that area be equalized. The valuation placed on the Gregorio MIRANDA property, Pt, Lot 7, Katy Addition, and on which a tax suit is pending, was con- sidered by the Council. No action was taken until the Council could go in a group and personally view the property. The matter is to be decided at a later date, ,-/ A request from the Cameron Lumber Company that the City extend a sewer line 145 feet across South Austin Street so that they could connect was deferred with no action taken. A request from Mr. Sam Bowers, 448 West Holland Street, that the City remove the garbage collection charge from his bill becau?e he did not use the service was denied. The City Council decided against deviation from the ordinance and established policy. I After considerable discussion on the need for the old post office building, Alderman Korff made a motion that a bid of $1,000.00 be submitted and a check in the amount of $100.00 be forwarded with the bid. This motion was seconded by Alderman Beecroft and carried. The City Manager reported on the need for additional cast iron water pipe to complete the projects which had been promised by the Council. The City Manager was authorized to take informal bids and accept the low bid on two cars (or more as needed) of pipe to complete the approved projects. The matter of ambulance service calls by the Police Depart- ment was discussed. Several of the aldermen reported on having been contacted by Mr. Kenneth Weatherford that he was not receiving every other call as was the present policy of the City when it is requested to furnish ambulance service, Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the calls be rotated on a monthly basis and that a fair selection be made for the service for the month of March. This motion was seconded by Alderman Tuttle and carried. The City Manager reported on the possibility of opening Liveoak Street through and connecting with Academy and Alamo Streets. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the street be opened provided the right-of-way was donated and did not have to be purchased. This motion was seconded by Alderman Korff and carried unanimously, I The Council requested a report on the opening of the road to the Hospital and the entrance road to the San Marcos Academy. Both matters were reported on favorably by the City Manager.