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called meeting, august 5, 1964, page three i~$ I on some lots from septic tank effluent, and the condition has created a health problem. The Mayor explained the City's five-year plan for extension of sewer lines and stated prior- ity would be given to the areas where the most people would be served. The City Manager exhibited the map showing the eight areas scheduled for sewer extension. He explained that all the property represented on the petition would not necess- aril~ be served by the Oak Heights line, since there is a 30-ft. cut between the two areas. Alderman Ruiz asked Mr. Buckner if everyone who signed the petition lives in the City limits. Mr. Buckner said he was not sure. Mr. Ruiz made the point that, even if they weren't inside the City limits now, the signature probably indicated they would wish to,be annexed, if sewer were available. Alderman Whittenberg said the City might have to ac- celerate its program, if San Marcos continues to grow: '" don't see how we can wait five years to give these people sewer". Alderman Pool said that if a bond issue were the only answer, he felt the Council should lay the ground work for the campaign and face up to the problem. Alderman Serur said the Council should plan for expansion. Mayor Taylor said that when the Council invited the public to the June 8 meeting to discuss sewer extension plans, he had told the people that if they want- ed a bond issu~to do the job quicker, they could have it. He was now calling it to their attention for the second time. Alderman Serur said he felt the public should demand a bond issue if they want it. Alderman Whittenberg said he didn't see how the City could take care of all the demands of a growing community without a bond issue. The Mayor said the hope of the Council had been that there would be enough new property developed to bring in sufficient taxes to support improvement projects. Alderman Ruiz said he felt it was the Council's responsibility to initiate a bond issue. If the people refuse it, then there is nothing the Council can do to speed up the work. After further discussion between the Council and the City Manager, Alderman Ruiz moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to report to them in 60 days on the cost of providing water and sewer extensions in San Marcos for the next ten years. Alderman Whittenberg seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m. j~~~~;GA Fr~nk Taylor Mayor ~ /f ~Z{Je;.~"L<-~~/ Ell is Serur Alderman /)// \ '^ 'J' //! r/) p, (1 -<..6izhJ?L.e.iJ-,i./::.__; r;UY-/~ Wi f f i am C. Poo I Alderman Mark H. Whittenberg Alderman /~"\,n' / ~,,+i f'~D-. , 1" I oJfl1;JAl f ( , i I, / '~ :/ ' I //--'\) /'--"'" ". j/(~ ^, {(, . R~i z r ,J-^>-~ Alderman ~ ATTEST: <~',.. n r r:'I' /;1 1("\ (J~'I \-II");)) (.: 1\/ ~YTt 9fh/J t\l// '-~' yt~t. ' ~ \ , \..___.J ::r .- ...:... I~ ~ I\~ 890