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ii' I' regular meeting, september 11, 1967 page two Dr. Pool introduced a Resolution and moved its approval. The Resolution, which provided for exchange of properties with the United States Government, was read in full and is attached as a part of the Minutes. Mr. Damon seconded the motion and on roll call, the followi~g vote was recorded: AY E: Craddock, Damon, Flores, Korff, Pool, Serur, Whittenberg NAY: None I The Mayor declared the Resolution Pa ssed and Approved. The Mayor read aloud a letter from J.E. Younger, jr., Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, see attached. Mr. Ser.ur asked the City Manager for a recommendation on allowing mobil homes to park in "R-l" (Residential) zones, provided there were nb objection from adjacent property owners. Mr~ Bean said he would find out what policy pre- vails in other cities, and make a recommendation at the next meeting. The ~ayor read aloud a letter from Urban Renewal Director J.T. Brown, reminding the Council that appointments to the Urban Renewal Board were due, see .attach.ed. Dr. Craddock moved reappointment to the Board .of Mrs. Laura L. Ramsay, Dr. Robert W. Walts and Eliazar Salinas. Mr. Flores second- ed the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor opened discussion on the Sales Tax Study Committ~eg Bob Barton, Publisher of fhe Hays County Citizen, asked for clarification of the duti;;- and purpose of suc.ha commi ttee. The question was thoroughly discussed. Dr. Craddock moved I that members of the committee be instructed to review the needs of the City a~d advise on the desirability or ~n- desirability of holdin~ a Sales Tax Election in San Marcos. Mr. Flores seconded. the moti on. Mr . Whittenberg said there had been a great deal of discussion on this matter, and, in his opinion, the City Council should furnish the leadership in providing the needs of the City i that if the Committee made an adverse report, the Sales Tax would be killed. "We. shouldn't box. oursel ves in" i Mr. Whittenberg concluded, " we should be leaders, and not followers." Oh roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Craddock, Damon, Flores, Korff. Pool, Serur i Whittenberg NAY: None The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor introduced for consideration a Resolution establish- ing a policy for i~stallationof ~ater and sewer lines in sub- divisions. The Resolution was read in full. Dr. Craddock said she preferred to give it further study. The Mayor agreed, I Dr. Pool moved approval of the Resolution. Mr. korffseconded the motion. Mr. Whittenberg moved that the motion. be tabled and the Resolution. given fcurther study. Dr. Craddoc.ksecon<;led the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Craddock, Damon, Serur, Whittenberg Flores, Korff, Pool The Mayor declared the motion to table passed by a 4 to 3 vote.