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14 regular meeting, april 13, 1964, page two The Mayor introduced the matter of setting rules of procedure in conducting City Council meetings, saying that the past Council had agreed to employ common rules of courtesy, with reference to Robert's Rules of Order when necessary. Alderman Ruiz moved that meetings be conducted rules of common courtesy; and that Hobertts Rules of Order be the authority when a situation demanded direction on parlimentary procedure. Alderman Whittenberg seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor presented an Ordinance Appointing Certain City Officials. He stated that Albert M. Walker had agreed to continue as City Attorney. 1 The Ordinance, which was read in full and discussed, is attached as a part of the Minutes. Alderman Pool moved the adoption of the Ordinance, with the insertion of the name of Albert M. Walke~"as City Attorney. Alderman Serur seconded the motion, and on roll call, the fOllowing vmte was recorded, AYE: Pool, Ruiz, Serur, Tuttle, Whittemberg NAY, None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. The Mayor introduced #3 of "City Manager Items", and recommended that it be approved. The City Manager recommended that the following personnel be authorized to sign vouchers, payroll checks, and Firemen Pension checks: Vouchers Mayor or one Councilman, and City Manager or City Treasurer Payroll Checks City Manager Or City Treasurer, and Mayor or City Secretary Chairman and/or Treasurer and/or Member (any two) Alderman Pool moved that the City Manager's recommendation, as stated, I be approved. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Firemen Pension The Mayor introduced an Ordinance setting the fiscal year from July I to June 30. The Ordinance, attached herewith as a part of the Minutes, was read and discussed. Alderman Tuttle moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Alderman Serur seconded the motion of adoption, and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Pool, Ruiz, Serur, Tuttle, Whittenberg NAY: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted, and the fiscal year set from July I to June 30. City Manager Item # 4 was a request to the Council to direct the Tax Assessor-Collector in the matter of assessing taxes on partially- completed buildings in San MarCOS. Item # 4 included an opinion from the Attorney General. Alderman Whittenberg said that inasmuch as the people of San Marcos are anxious to encourage more building, he felt that the City should not be in a hurry to tax partially- completed buildings. Alderman Pool referred to the Attorney General's ruling, wh&ch stated that partially-completed buildings could be assessed January I of that year. The Mayor stated that if the Council did not take action, assessment would proceed as in the past; he asked for a I motion to direct the Tax Assessor- Collector. Alderman Ruiz moved that the Tax Assessor be directed to 'stay with the old method'. Alderman Whittenberg seconded "the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced an Ordinance Appointing a Board of Equaliza~ion. Mr. Taylor said he felt W.R. Boucher should be asked to serve again, because of his experience. He also mentioned John Polanco and J.R. Buckner as persons qualified to serve. Several names were suggested as alternates. Alderman Ruiz moved the adoption of an Ordinance naming so~