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I I I US -I MINUTES OF 'lliE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 1977. Present: Mayor Frank T. Arredondo Council Members Ted Breihan Robert L. Cavazos Dmlie Craddock John Hansen Berry R. James Kenneitih E. Sutton City l1anager City Attorney City Secretary Director, Cornnuni ty Dev. Director of Finance C. J. Webster Charles Evans Doriss Hambrick Albert Sierra Earl T. Williams Also present: B.F. Davidson; Gary Bond; Alan King; Jeff Franks; Dick Ellis; Jerri Martin; Jeff Watson; Jack Stovall; Francis EIrery; Henry Kyle; Goroon Thompson; Allyn~Gill; Bill Taylor; Warren Leddick; Joel Cliett; Kathleen Morris; James Varnell; Leon Barba; Roy Porter; Curtis Adrian; Rick Fisher; Bob Gpatz; Richard Cruz; Ken Rehler; Gene Gardner; C.E. O'Bryant; Joe Frah; Richard Santellana; James Byrn; Terry Roberts; Dotty Sims; Bill Nicola; Delbert Chance; Eddie Mutschlechner; Sam Garza; George Vandervort; Ron Karnes; Harvey Livesay; Juan Palorro; Bob Barton; Roy Willis; George Boeker; and others. The Mayor called the meeting to oroer at 7: 30 p.m. Mayor Arredondo issued a proclamation in observance of the 9th Annual Chilyrnpiad. On behalf of the Council the Mayor presented a plaque to Albert Sierra in appreciation of his services as Acting City Manager from May 23, 1977 to September 7, 1977. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 29th, 1977 were approved on rrotion of Dr. Craddock and second of, Mr. Hansen. Dr. Craddock IIPved the confirm3.tion of the reappointment of Mr. Rosalio Tobias to a three year term on the Civil Service Comnission. Mr. Cavazos seconded the IIPtion which .passed unanimously. Dr. Craddock moved confirmation of the reappointment of Mrs. Karen Parks, 11r>. Richard Cruz and Dr. Robert D. Gratz to the Urban Renewal Corrrnission. Mr. Hansen seconded the rrotion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration a request by organizers of the Chilyrrrpiad parade for permission for the Texas National Guard to operate a M-I09 Howitzer tank on City streets and a waiver of National Guani liability. 11r>. Bill Taylor came before the Council to make the request. Mr. Sutton questioned the ability of the City to waive liability. The City Attorney responded that the Council in doing so might be accepting; individual liability. Mr. Goroon Thompson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Corrnnerce informed the Council that the Chilyrrrpiad Comnittee had provided liability insurance. Mr. Delbert Chance, local representative of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation informed the Council that he would not sign a release on behalf of the State for operation of the tank on those streets maintained with State funds. Dr. Craddock moved that the requested release not be granted. Mr. Sutton seconded the rrotion which passed unanimously. The Mayor rroved the Council authorize operation of the vehicle but without the waiver of liability. Mr. Cavazos seconded the IIPtion which passed unanimously.