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r) december I, 1965 page two misunderstanding; and to allow members of the Counci to ask questions concernini the engineering work he had done in the past for the City ~~ San Marcos and the Planning and Survey work on sewerage faci lities that he had recently been engaged to do for the City. Mr. Hale said: "Mr. Froh. you have encouraged me and caused me to put together a brochure. I haven't had one before and I would like to giv~ each of you a copy. " Mr. Hale placed on exhibit a chart showing the different types I of city plan, and gave a brief explanation of what con- stitutes a Comprehensive Plan. A copy of Mr. Hale's prepared statement is attached as a part of the Minutes. "My purpose in meeting with you tonight", Mr. Hale said, "i s to request that my firm', I som H.' Ha I e and Assoc i ates, enter into a formal contract for engin~ering on the water system and street and bridge faci lities, and that this work be covered in one common contract along with the sanitary sewage system. This is the basis on which we have been assisting the City". Mr. Hale ofrered a Res- olution granting his firm a contract for engineering services on the sanitary sewage, water and street and bridges systems. The Resolution Was read in full and discussed. Alderman Pool moved approval of the Resolut- ion. Alderman Whittenberg seconded the motion with the comment: "I think the way the Resolution is worded, the City would be wel I served to give Mr. Hale al I three con- tracts. We should bring this matter to a conclusion and rulfill the City's commitments". There was further dis- cussion, with special reference to the urgency or the water problem, and the need to proceed at once with plans for increasing ",ater faci I ities. The question being cal J- I ed for, the fol lowing vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Po~I, Whittenberg Froh The Mayor declared the Resolution Passed and Approved. The Resolution is made a part or the Minutes. Mr. Hale thanked the Counci I, assured them that his rirm would work with the new City Manager to assist in any way possible, and~ledged his wholehearted support of the City's projects. ( The Mayor introduced for discussion Chief Dial's need for transportation. Chief Dial had submitted a proposal to the Counci I that he furnish his own transportation, with the City reimbursing him with an allowance of $100 a month. The City would furnish radio equipment ror the car. The matter was thoroughly discussed. Alderman Damon moved that Chief Dial be al lowed $100 a month "on a temporary basis" for the use of his personal car in carrying out his duties. Alder- man Pool seconded the motion. On roll call, the following I vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Whittenberg None The Mayor declared the motion carried.