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special meeting, nov.3,1965 page two j \ improvements to existing water faciliciies were badly needed. Alderman Damon asked if a bond issue would be the source of funds for water facilities improvements. The Mayor said: "I would think so". In answer to a question, the City Manager said there would be a deadline on beginning and completing the study and survey of the City's needs. Alderman Pool moved that the Counci I accept the two grants - P-Tex- 3274 and P-Tex-3275. Alderman Damon seconded the motion and on rol I call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Whittenberg None I The Mayor declared the motion passed. Mr. Serur introduced Isom Hale of Isom Hale & Associates, consulting engineers for the City. Mr. Hale said he was glad to meet with the Counci I. He explained that an eng i neer must operate through the Counc ii's du I y author- ized agent, which in this case is the City Manager. He reviewed the work done for the City of San Marcos. Mr. Hale gave the Counci I pertinent data about his training and background in engineering work, and outlined an engineer's code of ethics In accepting contracts for work. He explained the difference between a comprehensive plan, a preliminary plan, and a final design plan. Discussion followed, with Mr. Hale answering questions put by Counci Imen. Alderman Froh moved that the Counci ( "accept Mr. Hale for this part of the planning". Alder- man Pool seconded the motion. There waS further discuss- ion on the matter, with special emphasis on the time ele- I ment. Mr. Hale suggested that the only action the Coun- ci I coul~ really do at the present time was to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the contract documents. Alderman Damon said that unless action were mandatory, he would prefer that more time be given to study the matter. Alderman Whittenberg moved that the Counci I enter into a contract with Mr. Hale on the sewer system improvement study (P-Tex-3273). The Secretary reminded him there was a motion before the Counci I. The Mayor asked Mr. Hale how much work he had done on the sewer system. He said none on that specific part of the City's plan, envisioned under the planning advance. After more discussion, it was agreed to amend Mr. Froh's motion to read:"1 ~gve we accept Mr. Hale for work on the public works planning advance for im- provement to the sewer system (P-Tex-3273)". The question being cal led for, the fol lowing vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Whittenberg None The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Counci I agreed by common consent to sponsor an NYC program for Hays County, the City's share to be 10% of the cost, to be given "in kind". I The Mayor said he had been asked by a good many people about the status of the City's finances. He said he had just checked with Mrs. Nancy Kreczmer, Finance Officer,