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regular meeting, oct. 14, 1963 page two \ right-of-way; that purchase of right-of-way to bring Thorp Lane to standard street width would be very costly. He suggested that Mr. Warden contact property owners along Thorp Lane to see if they would be willing to deed footage to the City for bringing the street up to specification. Speaking as one Councilman, Mr. Stokes said, he felt that the City could extend the street in "the reasonably near future" if the right-of-way were given. Mr. Warden indicated he would contact property owners. Under matters pending before the Council, the Mayor introduced consideration of the appointment of a Board of Adjustment required by the Zoning Ordinance. Alderman Stokes moved that consideration of appointment of a Board of Adjustment for the Zoning Ordinance be tabled. Alderman Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I The Mayor announced the resignation of Jack Hughes from the Local Public Agency (Urban Renewal Agency), and asked for nominations to fill the vacancy. Alderman Stokes moved that Thomas Colgin be appointed to the LPA Board. Alderman Pool seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Copies of bids far sale of anti-freeze to the City were submitted to the Council by the City Manager. Alderman Ruiz moved that the low bidder, Humb1e Oil Company, be awarded the contract for the City's 1963-1964 anti-feeeze requirements. Alderman Moore seconded the motion, and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, POOl, Ruiz, Stokes NAY, None Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the contract awarded to Humble Oil Company. The City Manager recommended that the City purchase one copy of a City Directory to be published soon by R.L. Polk Company, at $30 per copy. Alderman Stokes moved that the City ~wnager be authorized to purchase therdirectory. Alderman Pool seconded the motion, which passed unanimo~sly. I The City Manager asked the Council to set a policy for giving utility service to former customers outside the City Limits. A case pending at the time was discussed: a former customer had paid for a tap, dis- continued service in 1959, but had left his deposit up. It was deCided by common consent, that instead of setting a policy, each case should come before the Council. Alderman Stokesmoved that a meter be set for the case now pending. Alderman Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The City Manager reminded the Council that the terms of two of the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission would expire in October. Alderman Pool moved that J.B. Roberts and Dr. David Conrad be reappoint- ed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Pool, Ruiz, Stakes NAY: None Whereupon, the Mayor de~lared the motion carried. The City Manager brought the following recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission: I 1. All future sales of property, acquired by the City to satisfy judgement for delinquent taxes, should contain a stipulation that the existing building meet the requirements of the Minimum Housing Code before it may be occupied or offered for occupancy as a dwelling unit. fiSl