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regular meeting, september 9, 1968 page two AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; PROVIDING A SINK- ING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF SAID CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilman Dannelley seconded the motion and on roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Craddock, Dannelley, Flores, Pool, Serur, Sm~th and Zavesky I NA Y: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. The Mayor opened a public hearing on the proposed annexation of 10.947 acres. W.H. Hamilton, jr., co-owner with Tom Hamilton of the 10.947 acres, protesting the annexation, said he and his brother would be damaged financially by the annexation. Mr. Hamilton said while he was serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission, members had recommended that the Council annex a large area adjacent to the present city limits. After a public hearing, the Council voted to delay annexation. Mr. Hamilton .asked the Council why, after almost a year, the 10.947 acres had been selected for annexation. The Mayor said the action was taken in response to the request of several property=owners in the area. J.E. Younger, jr., Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, stated there were other areas already being partially served by the City that should be annexed first. "You're being selective", I Mr. Younger said. A general discussion ensued, with various persons living adjacent to the IO.947-acre tract expressing opinions. The public hearing being c~ncluded, Dr. Pool moved that the annexation ordinance be passed on first reading. Councilman Dannelley s~conded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Craddock, _Dannelley, Flores, Pool, Serur, Smith, Zavesky NAY: None The Mayo~ declared the Ordinance Passed Qn first reading. W. W.Cox, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, reported to the Council that the Directors had recommended unanimously that the Council re~open City Park to the use of trailers. He stated closing of the Park had had an ad- verse effect. on the economy of San Marcos the past Summer. Councilman Smith moved that the Council reconsider previous action, and reopen City Park to everyone - to all trailers. Dr. Pool seconded the motion. The matter was di~cussed further. Dr. Craddock said she wanted to go on record as believeing that the present situation (use of the Park by both trailers and t.he general public seeking r.ecreation) as untenable for both groups. Mr. Cox brought out that' improvements made ,in the Park for trailers had been more than paid for by the fees collected. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: I