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~ :::0 ~ ~ ~ Alderman Sutton reported on his survey regarding a curfew law for teenagers. Alderman Sutton stated that he found the PIA organiza- tion's had disbanded and that few of the parents contacted seemed to be interested in the enforcement of such a law. Alderman SuttonCstated he preferred to withdraw his suggestion for council action on this matter. Mr. Garland Stokes reported that the airport committee had not completed their work and that he did not have a report at this time. I City Manager Fuller reported $11,381.40 on hand for investment in the Trust F~nd account for perpetual care of the San Marcos Cemetery. Alderman Korff introduced an ordinance and moved its adoption. The Ordinance is captioned: ^ c: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AND TO PROVIDE A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF SAID CITY. The ordinance. was read in fuHand the motion of adoption was seconded by Alderman Sutton. Upon roll call the ayes and nayes were as follows; 'c Ayes; Allen, Hillburn, Korff, Ruiz, Sutton, and Younger Nayesl None Whereupon Mayor Allen declared the ordinance passed, approved and adopted. Mayor Allen entertained motions for naming and appointing the members to serve on the Board of Equalization for the tax year 1961. Alderman Sutton moved that Mr. C. C. Wade be appointed as one of a team of three. The motion died for want of a second. The Councrl unanimously agreed that the city manager contact Mr. Searcy Smith, Mr. Cullen Crews, Mr. Andy Moon and Mr. C. C. Wade and 'note their availability to Serve. Mayor Allen presented and asked the Secretary to read a tion from the Library Board. In addition to the resolution which the library location remain where it is, Alderman Sutton reported the library group prefers to'library site to remain where it is. Allen after some discussion; asked the city Manager to notify the Board that the council unanimously supports this preference~ resolu- .requests that Mayor Library I City Manager Fuller suggested that the council appoint a committee to act: in naming the new Army Reserve Training Center in Memorial Park and that the council take part in the dedication. Alderman Korff made the motion that a committee be comprised of one candidate fr~m each of the fcllowing organizations; Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxilary, American Legion and Auxiliary, and the Gold Star Mothers. Work shOUld begin immediately on this project. Alderman Hillburn seconded and upon roll call the ayes and nayes were as fo llows: ' Ayes: Ailen, Hillburn, Korff, Ruiz,. Sutton, Younger Nayes: None Whereupon Mayor Allen declared the motion carriep. The local National Guard H~adquarters would like to construct a fenced motor pool at the Armory site in Memorial Park. FVnds for this are limited and any assistance the City and/or County could give in pro- viding gravel for tQe base would benefit the project. Alderman Sutton made the motion to ask the county to belp on the project but that the city will process the work under any consideration. After some discussion Alderman Sutton asked to withdraw hi 5 motion. Alderman Hillburn moved that Alderman Sutton and the Commander of the local National Guard Unit contact the county about processing the work needed. Alderman Korff second- ed and upon roll call the ayes and naves were as follows: Ayes: Allen, Hillburn, Korff, Sutton, Ruiz, Younger Nayes; None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. I