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~b , \ adjourned regular meeting jan. 15, 1963 page two The City Manager gave the following brief reports on old business, 1. Six of the seven property owners on Schulle Drive have sent in right-of-way checks. 2. The requested traffic survey has been completed and is being tabulated. 3. A school on "Arrest, Search and Evidence" is being conducted for San Marcos Police Officers by A & M Police School. 4. The radar equipment has been ordered. 5. The new traffic light on Guadalupe at Comal Street should be installed within two weeks. I A letter from Ernst & Ernst setting forth the firm's plan for auditing the City's books was presented to the Council for its consideration. The letter, attached hereto and made a part of the Minutes, was read, and the matter discussed. Alderman Swift moved that the Council approve the proposal as set forth in the letter. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Alderman Swift moved that the City Manager be authorized to go forward with the improvements on Schulle Drive, as agreed previously with the property owners. Alderman Stokes seconded the motion, which carried unanimousl y. Alderman Stokes moved that the Council direct the City Manager to have the Street Department change the angle of parking in front of Scrutchin Motor Company on West Hopkins Street, to conform with other parking spaces. Alderman Swift seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Alderman Stokes moved that each time. a City vehicle is taken more than a half-mile outside the City Limits, the operator be required to make a written report to the department head; that the report be forwarded to the City Manager and then filed for inspection of any person who shall wish to see it. Alderman Swift made two amendments: that any employee who is guilty of infraction of this regulation be subject to discplinary I action, and that the City Manager issue a memo to all City employees informing them of the new regUlation. Mr. Stokes having accepted the amendments to his motion, Mr. Swift seconded the amended motion, which carried unanimously. Alderman Ruiz called to the attention of the Council that by permitting cars to turn right on a red light, the City is condoning the breaking of a State law. The City Manager said they were gradually removing the signs in question. Alderman Stokes proposed to the Council that they go on record as requesting the State Highway Department to extend Highway 80 through San Marcos to connect with Hanch Road 12. "r think we should pursue this vigorously", Mr. Stokes said. By mutual consent, the Council instructed the City Manager to approach the State Highway Department about this project. Alderman Stokes moved the adoption of a Resolution releasing a parcel of land abutting property owned by Gulf Oil Corporation declared surplus by the State Highway Department. The Resolution, with Annex "A" attached hereto as a part of these Minutes. was read in full. Alderman Swift seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Whereupon, the Mayor Pro-Tem declared the Resolution with attachment passed and approved. Alderman Swift introduced a Supplemental Resolution pursuant to the requirements of LPA Letter No. 258. Equal Opportunity in Housing, and moved its adoption. The Resolution was read in full. Alderman Stokes seconded the m~tion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded; I AYE' Moore, Ruiz. Stokes, Swift NAY I None Whereupon, the Mayor Pro-Tem declared the Resolution passed and approved. ~ \,l~ ,.., Illr..:~