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I-- I ~illing to pay their fine amd not appear in court. In the event the offender wished to appear in court and plead not guilty, the case would be tried and the judge was in no way bound by the suggested list, He could dismiss the case or assess any fine or penalty prescribed by statute or by ordinance. Alderman Ruiz made a motion that the list be apptoved as presented and for the purpose intended, This motion was seconded by Alderman Korff and carried unaminously. ~ ::0 C:~ ~ = ~1&' The matter of health cards being iJssued by the San Marcos-Hays County Health Unit waS discussed, It was reported to the Council that the Hays County Medical Association did not concur in the adoption of the ordinance as it had been presented by the Health Department. The CitYoManager was direeted to con- tact the Medical Association and obtain an acceptable ordinance. lhis would be considered by the Council. If an ordinance was not presented within 30 I days, the Council would proceed_with drafting one. It was reported that Mr. Norman Jackson, Meat Inspector, had named Mr. Fentress Thompson as relief meat inspector during Mr. Jackson's leave of absence while participating as a candidate in the primary election for county judge. The Mayor questioned Mr._Jackson's authority to name his relief and the Council instructed the City Manager to find a suitable replacement, if necessary going to Austin and getting a man from the Merit System list, Mr,Tom Oliver requested the Council to reconsider the ruling of the Building Inspector prohibiting the placing of two,light standards for holding flood lights,to illuminate the facade of the new First Federal Savings & Loan Building at the corner of Guadalupe and Hppkins street. He explained that no sign or otherattachmentwould be suspended from them except the flood lights, The First Federal was ready and willing to give bond indemnifying the City from any damage or liability of whatsoever nature as a result of the light standards. It was the pleasure of the COuncil that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a ruling. The Mayor read a letter from Dr. Wm. L. Moore resigning as City Health Officer. Alderman Sutton moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and this motion was seconded by Aldetman'Ruiz. The motion carried. Mayor Allen expressed the City's deep appreciation for the fine service which had been performed by Dr. Moore. Alderman Ruiz suggested that Dr, Scheib be contacted and moved that he be named Health Officer if he would accept the appointment, Ihe motion was seconded by Alderman Hillburn and carried. I There being no furth~r business, lhe meeting, on motion, adjourned at 3140 pm. l\~7i .:. I ATCZ cityse~~rf R~