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december I, 1965 page three I The Mayor opened discussion on the need for a new dog pound, deferred from the Nov. 22 meeting. James Burwel I, Sanitation Engineer, and Dr. Andrew J. Tickle, City Vet- erinarian, both spoke on the need for a sanitary, escape- proof pound that would be adequate for incarcerating dogs during inclement weather. Mr. Burwel I presented itemized cost figures and stated he felt that by using City labor and salvage material where possible, the pound could be built for $2800., The matter was thoroughly discussed. Alderman Pool moved that the pound be bui It. Alderman Froh seconded the motion and on 1'01 I cal I, the fol lowing vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon,,' Froh, Pool.. Whittenberg The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor read aloud a request from a number of residents of Cool Street, asking that the name of their street be changed to "Dale". Previously in different subdivisions, the streets are continuous and should bear one name. Alderman Pool moved that Cool Street be changed to Dale. Alderman Damon seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Whittenberg None The Mayor declared the motion carried. I J.B. Roberts, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, extended an invitation to the Counci I to meet with that body on Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. J.H. McCrocklin, President of Southwest Texas State College and former Mayor of Kingsvi lie, was announced as the speaker, his subject to be "The City of Kingsvi I Ie and its Master Plan." Progress on the rehabi litation of the Municipal Airport (Gary) was discussed. In the course of the discussion, Alderman Froh proposed that the Mayor appoint 01'. Pool Acting Airport Manager, so that a knowledgeable and responsible person would be ~vai lable to contact on problems arising from the City's efforts to get the Airport in condition for use upon receipt of the title from GSA. The Mayor accepted the suggestion, and, with common consent of the Counci I, appointed Alderman Pool Acting Airport Manager. Upon motion of Alderman Whittenberg, the Council went into executive session at 8:50 p.m., to discuss applicants for City Manager. E X E CUT I V E S E S S ION I Alderman Whittenberg, as Chairman of the Committee to Select a City Manager, stated that Alderman Tuttle regretted the necessity for his absence and had agreed that the Counci I should take action without him in the matter of employing a City Manager. MI'. Whittenberg said the choice had narrowed to two men. After discussion of the merits of the two appli- cants, it was unanimously agreed, on motion of Alderman Pool, that the Counci I employ W.E. Wolff of E) Campo, at a salary of $12,000 per year, with car furnished. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.