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regular meeting jan. 8, 1963 page three 1//1 The City Manager referred to a letter received from the Chamber of Commerce Manager requesting an extension of time on vacating the quarters in City Hall which they have occupied rent-free for a number v~ of years. Alderman Swift moved that the Chamber of Commerce be given until Feb. 1 to find new quarters. Alderman RUlz' seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ' Alderman Stokes introduced an ordinance extending the fire limits of the City, and moved its adoption. Caption of the Ordinance, which was read in full, is as follows: I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 4, 1951, BY INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL TERRITORY WITHIN THE FIRE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; INCORPQR- ,/' ATING HEREIN BY REFERENCE ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLillIONS HERETOFORE PROMULGATED BY THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS REGULATING FIRE LIMITS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND, ESTABLISflING AN EFFECT IVE DATE Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion for adoption, and, on roll call, the following vote was recorded; AYE: Moore, Ruiz, Stokes, SWift NAY: None Whereupon, the Mayor Pro-Tern declared the Ordinance passed, approved a nd adopted. Two reqmests for annexation were received by the Council. In compliance with the law, they must "lie" for five days before action is taken by the Governing Body. An informal discussion on the conditions fof annexation ensued. It was agreed the requests for annexation would be acted on at a subsequent meeting. I The City Manager informed the Council that approximately 250 trailers are expected for the Pre-Mexico Rally of the Wally Byam Caravan, Jan. 29- v Feb.4, 1963, at the San Marcos Park. The City Manager reported that he had talked with Mr. Owens of the State Highway Department about the flooding on the Ford place at the corner of RM 12 and Lindsay Street. The engineer's recommendations would require work by City crews amounting to about $425. The City Manager suggested that the City Attorney be requested to draw an easement and release, protecting the City from any and all future claims for damage as a result of the construction of Ranch Road 12. It was mutually agreed that the City Manager should proceed according to the State Engineer'S recommendation, after obtaining a release from Mr. Ford against any future damage. The City Manager reported he and the Treasurer had been in consultation with qualified accountants in regard to making an annual audit of the City's accounts which will fit into a planned program of qualifying the clty for a Certificate of Compliance with accepted municipal accounting procedures. Alderman Swift moved that Ernst and Ernst of San Antonio be considered for the audit. Alderman Stokes seconded the motion, which passes unanimously. I The City Manager reported that the Local Planning Agency (Urban Renewal ~ Agency) and Planning Commission have assumed their duties and responsibili- ties with intelligence and enthusiasm, and he felt the Council could take justified pride in having appointed citizens willing to give of their time and talent to serve their community in this difficultc task. The subject of providing transportation for the City Manager was introduced. It was brought out that the recent wrecking of a police car had made it necessary to turn the newly purchased car over to that department, and that when the GNRP gets into operation in the near future, the City Manager will require reliable transportation for the many trips connected with that project. Alderman Stokes moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase his own vehicle, with the City giving him a monthly car allowance of $150. The motion included a provision that the City Manager would make all trips within a radius of 50 miles at his own expense; outside that radius, he would receive 54 per mile. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Stokes stated he felt it would be cheaper for the City to have the City Manager furnish his own tra~sportation. The Batr ~