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I I I I I ...... I :'C I ~:;:: I ~... r;;-\f L___ _ regu I ar meet i ng, november 9, 1964, page three 'J-61 The Mayor recognized James L. Ford, who wished to complain about the drainage problem on his property on Moore Street. Since this is a problem that re- curs regularly after a heavy rain, the Council was already fami liar with the case. After lengthy dis- cussion on the cause, a probable solution, and the question of responsibi I ity for rectifying the situ- ation, the Mayor promised further investigation on the matter. Mr. Ford said he was wil ling to give the City easement to widen the drainage ditch through his property. Alderman Serur brought to the attention of the Council the need for topping the ~I ley back of Manske's Gri I I. The Mayor recognized Robert C. Haney, Chairman of the Traffic Commission for the City of San Marcos. Mr.+~5~rui- said several people had spoken to hi"1about the traffic con- trol at Austin and East San Antonio. Mr. Haney replied that correction of that situation was the Commission's first reco- mmendation to the Counci I. Possible solutions were discuss- ed by the Counci I, with concensus that the City Manager should work out the problem. Alderman Pool enquired about the status of the G.N.R.P. The City Manager said work was progressing on the rough maps. In the course of the discussion on G.N.R.P., the question of the Council's ban on bui Iding permits in the project areas was introduced. The Mayor stated some houses in the area were badly in need of repair. The City Manager suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission be requested to make a study of the condition of the houses, and report to the Counci I. The Mayor commented that, even if the application on the River Project I'lere taken to HHFA in Fort Worth next week, it might be two years before any property were acquired. The City Manager agreed this was a possibi I ity. The Mayor en- quired why a certain property-owner had been refused a permit. The City Manager said that permits for repairs are being issued under the Council's adopted pol icy, but no permits for new bui Idings, nor for unnecessary additions to existing structures are allowed. The reasons for the "slow-down" on the River Project were discussed. The City Manager stated he hoped to have an "educated guess" by the next regular meeting, in answer to some of the questions raised. A I derman Poo 1 ' s second quest i on was I n regard to. the status of the Airport. The City Manager gave a brief resume of the various aspects of the City's application for alIaI' part of Camp Gary when it is turned over to General Services Adminis- trat i on. I n order for the City to eventua II y rea I j ze the maximum benefit from Camp Gary, it is deemed wise at this time to wai~ for further developments, Mr. Ful IeI' said. Item # 6 of "City Manager Items" referred to the abnormally heavy growth of water hyacinths in the slough at Spring Lake. which could prove a hazard in the event of a flash flood. The City Manager stated he had obtained permission of the Regional Office of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the City to clean the slough on Fish Hatchery property as a safety measure. The Council authorized the City Manager to do the work "at the convenience of the City and in a manner which would not cause a problem at some other location". (;91