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~6 I l .t. :,.,,\, ~i.~,.,t regular meeting november 13, 1962 page two on the project for about three years, and he had contacted the U.S. Corps of Engineers recently. The had agreed to come to San Marcos in November, and a firm date would be announced soon. He offered to take the Cpuncil members to the proposed site of the Recreation Area. Alderman Swift suggested that "We be hosts to the people from New Braunfels" when the joint meeting is held with the delegations from Comal County and Hays County. Under "City Manager Items",the following business was transacted: I Alderman Swift moved .that the City Manager be authorized to ask for bids on one~aft radar equipment for the Police Department for the control of speeding on City streets. Mayor Allen asked about the cost of the equipment, and the City Manager said a unit would cost between $900 and $1250. Alderman Stokes moved that the low bid on street sign materials be accepted. He amended the motion to" include accepting the Dollinger bid on channel posts in order to take advantage of earlier delivery. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which paSSed unanimouSly. A tab.lation of the bids is attached. Alderman Ruiz moved that the low bidder, Continental Oil Co., be awarded the contract for anti-freeze for City equipment. Alderman Younger seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A tabulation of the bids is attached as part of the Minutes. The City Manager rep~rted that the San Marcos Cemetery Association had requested permission"to beautify the entrance to the Cemetery,and had offered $1000 toward ereciion of a fence. Alderman Swift moved that the City Manager be authorized to take bids on erection of a fence and gate for the Cemetery property. In the discussion of the fence, Alderman Stokes suggested that the .hours established by a recent City Ordinance be printed on the neW sign at the main gate of the Cemetery. Alderman Stokes seconded the motion, which passed .unanimousl y. Alderman Younger moved that the City Manager be,authorized.to apply for a I radio frequency on the Municipal Band for USe by the Fire Department and department heads. ,The benefits of having a second radio frequency were discussed. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ~ Alderman SWift moved that the City issue a letter to Al Churchill granting him Rexclusive and sole right to establish and maintain an aeronautical advisory station to Serve the landing area for one year". It was explained by the City Manager that Mr. Churchill had app1ied~o FCC for a liCense to operate an aeronautical advisory station (radio) at the Municipal Airport. FCC regulations require that the applicant must own the landing area, or have a contractual agre.ementwith the owner. Alderman stokes seconded the motion, which pasSea unanimously. \ The City Manager called to the attention of the Council that the State Highway Department had requested SeVeral months ago the approval of the Council on the sale oj surplus land adjoining Carson's Restaurant. Alderman Swift moved that the matter be tabled until the Highway Department has all surplus parcels of land ready for sale, so that the.matter may be disposed of with one action. Alderman Rub seCOnded the motion, which paSsed unanimOUSly. The" City Manager notified the Council that the City's Workmen's Compensation POlicy will expire on Nov. 16, 1962. He explained a choice in reduced premiums or broader coverage was offered. Alderman Ruiz moved that the policy be renewed with the broader coverage for workmen. Alderman Younger Seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I Alderman Swift introduced an ordinanCe Covering corporation court costs, and moved its adoption. Caption of the Ordinance is as followsl AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COURT COSTS AND JURY FEES FOR THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion and on roll call the following vote was recorded 1 AYE: Moore, Ruiz, StokeS, Swift, Younger NAYt" None Whereupon, Mayor Allen declared the Ordinance PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED.