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regular meeting, november 25, 1968 page two The Mayor read aloud a letter from Joe Nicola, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, requesting permission to use one of the park ballfields, December 9, for "A Cavalcade of Stars". Mr. Nicola stated the organization would be responsible for cleaning the area on December 10. Dr. Pool moved that the request be granted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Dannelley questioned whether the company carried liability. Dr. Pool, with consent of the seconder, amended the motion to include that liability insurance must be carried during the time the grounds were used. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: I AYE: Craddock, Oannelley, Flores, Pool, Serur, Smith, Zavesky NAY: None The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor read aloud a letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Newly elected officers were reported as Dr. Billy Hinton, Chairman; and Mrs. Katherine S. Hardeman, Vice-chairman. It was stated that a request for change of zoning from W.H. Hamilton, jr., had been denied, more than 20 % of the persons owning adjacent property having protested a change of zoning on the Hamilton property. The letter is attached as apart of the Minutes. Mr. Hamilton, recognized by the Mayor, requested that the Council exercise its right to ov.er-rule the Commission, and grant a change of zoning from "R"Cnon-conforming) to "0", Multi-family. Mr. Hamilton .saidmore apartments were need- ed in the College area, and his proposed apartments would provide units within walking distance of the Campus. He I proposed building a buffer~type 8-incl-\collorete tile wa.ll around the buildings, to reduce noise and provide privacy. The Council discussed with Mr. Hamilton his proposed plans. Dr. Pool said: "The whole problem is complicated. I voted for annexation of this property; I thought at the time we should have annexed the whole area." Dr. Craddock said: "I'm fully in sympathy with Mr. Hamilton's request. I do think we ought to know how many units he plans, and what effect it will have on traffic." Dr. Craddock moved that the City's engineers be consulted about the matter at the earliest conven.ience. .Dr. Pool seconded the motion, .wi th the suggestion that a comprehensive study be made of the whole, problem. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AY E: Craddock, .Oannelley, Flores, Pool, Serur, Smith, Zavesky NAY: None The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Smith moved that the City Attorney be requested to draw up an ordinance regulating the licensing of ambu- lance service in the city. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I Mr. Zavesky referred to an item in the November 8 Minutes, recording a joint meeting with the Commisjioners Court of Hays County. In response to a request from Ju~ge Max Smith thai the ~ayorappoint a committee to Bxamine the County's records on Bxpenditureson indigent care, Mr. Zavesky.s.aid he and Dr. Craddock would like to volunteer, provided it could be postponed until after Christmas. The Mayor accept- ed the offer, with thanks.