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.~ ~ ::0 ~ L""J ~ Alderman Sutton moved that the report be accepted and adopted and that calls among the three establishments (Penningtons, Los Angeles and Weatherford's) be rotated on a monthly basis and that the City Manager so notify the Police Department and the three establishments. This motion was seconded by Alder- man Korff and carried ~naminously. Mr. R. L. Bunting, a real estate dealer representing Mr. Gene Scrutchin a property owner, reported to the Council that Mr. Dave Miller of San Antonio Was interested in developing Mr. Scrutchin' s 357 acre tract on the San Marcos I River, some .9 mile from the Southeast city limit line, into a high-value development. Mr. Bunting explained that Mr. Miller was interested in know- ing if a) the City would extend water service to the proposed development, or b) if not, would the City furnish him water at a wholesale rate and at what cost. The matter was discussed with respect to possible conflict with the existing sub-division ordinance and possible incorporation within the city limits. After a lengthy discussion, it was the unaminous decision of the Council that the City Manager meet with Mr. Miller and discuss the matter and to refer it to the Council when the two parties had determined the needs, etc., which Mr. Miller would have in such a venture. The City Manager reported that the State Highway Department had offered the City $2,900 for the 4.821 acres of land, required for the wide- ning on Interstate 35, from the land at the sewage disposal plant, east of the Highway. Alderman Hillburn introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the necessary deed of conveyance of this land to the Texas Highway Department for the purposes set forth. Alderman Korff seconded the motion and upon roll call the Ayes and Nays were as followsl Ayes: Allen, Hillburn, Korff, RUiz, Sutton, Younger Nays: None Where upon Mayor Allen declared the Resolution Passed and Approved. ~!r. George Bryant, Peques Street, had Gont~acted the City Manager and reported that the small water line serv1ng the families in that area needed replacing. It appeared that the line had been put in by private means and had been in service for some time. By mutual consent, the Council approved the installation of an adequate line, however, it is to be given a low priority rating. I The City Manager reported that the Treasurer had resigned her position with the City and recommended that the Council consider the appoint- ment of Mrs. Kay Woerner as City Treasurer. Alderman Hillburn introduced an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDI NG AN OADI NANCE ADOPTED APRIL 5, 1 961 APPOINTING CERTAINCITY OFFICIALS and moved its adoption. The ordinance was read in full and Alderman Sutton seconded the motion of adoption. Upon roll call the ayes and nays were: Ayes: Allen, Hillburn, Korff, Ruiz, Sutton and Younger Nays: None Alderman Korff excused himself from the meeting in order to make a dental appointment. Whereupon Mayor Allen declared the Ordinance passed, approved and adopted. The President of the Volunteer Fire Department had presented a requisition for certain necessary equipment in the amount of $1,340. The City Manager explained that there was $2,000 in the current budget for capital items in the Fire Department. Alderman Sutton moved that the follow- ing items be purchased: 5 r 1 I 'r lights; 24 fire helmets; 400 ft. 2.l-" hose; 200 ft. l~" hose; and, 2 gated suction valves. The matter of a new car for the Chief to be considered at a later date and the installation of alert- monitors in the houses of key firemen be referred to the City Manager to be I