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10 regular meeting August 12, 1963 page two Mr. Kenneth Finch, of Ernst & Ernst, presented to the Council a Statement of Recorded Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the year ending Mar. 31, 1963. He recommended a fixed assets appraisal of the City's property for proper municipal accounting. Mr. Finch answered Councilmen's questions concerning the City's new accounting system. The Mayor and Alderman Stokes commended the firm of Ernst & Ernst for the improved system set up for the City, and thanked Mr. Finch for a clear explanation of its benefits. Mr. Florencio Miranda appeared before the Council with a petition I from Miranda studio and Jack Storey Studio. He stated that traveling photographers were cutting into the profits of local photographers, and requested that the City pass an ordinance prohibiting photograppers from outside San Marcos from practicing their trade locally. Councilmen discussed the matter with Mr. Miranda, and explained that under a present ordinance, photographers from outside San Marcos must put up a bond before taking pictures here. The City Manager was directed to investigate the situation and consult the City Attorney on the matter. By common consent, a ten-minute recess was declared at 9:20 p.m. On reconvening, the Mayor introduced the City Manager Items. Item 5 concerned an offer to the City of San Marcos made some time ago by the HEB Foundation to assist in financing a municipally operated swllnffiing pool. Alderman Stokes moved that the City express its appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Butt and Dr. William H. Crook, who tendered the offer through the Planning & Zoning Commission, and that the City Council go on record as tentatively accepting the offer. He further moved that the matter be referred again to the Planning & Zoning Commission for recommendation on a suitable location and a reasonable method of payment on the City's part. Dr. Crook agreed that October 14 would be an acceptable date for a definite answer from the City Council. Dr. Crook requested that no publicity be given the offer. AldermanRuiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Item 8 of the City Manager Items disclosed that seven families living outside the City Limits, who do not have water connections, have been receiving garbage pick-up servdlce without payment to the City. The City Manager recommended that the families be back-billed to April at the usual outside-the-City Limits rates, and be granted continued service. Alderman Swift so moved. Alderman Stokes seconded the motion, and, on roll call the following vote was recorded: I AYE: Moore, Pool, Ruiz, stokes, Swift NAY: None Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Swift moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a Truckster for use by the Police Department. Alderman Pool seconded the motion, and, on roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Pool, Ruiz, Stokes, Swift NAY: None Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager recommended that the Council ratify the Tax I Assessor-Collector's and the Board of Equalization!s action in assessing taxes on property that had not been rendered for taxation, 1956-1962. By common consent, the Council agreed that Mrs. Addie M. Goodman be billed $140.00 for taxes on part of Farm Lot 24 for the years 1956-1962. r ~ 'of' '0 i. \e. ~H~ r.