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34 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, MAY 16, 1977 Present: Mayor Frank T. Arredondo Council Members Ted Breihan Robert L. Cavazos Emmie Craddock John Hansen Berry R. James Kenneth E. Sutton I City Manager James B. Baugh City Attorney Charles E. Evans City Secretary Doriss Hambrick Director, Public Works William T. Friedrich Director, Finance Earl T. Williams Director, Community Development Albert Sierra Director, Public Safety' W.R. Nelson Also present: Gilbert Tenorio; Sandra Teniente; James C. ~arnell; John Morrisset; Harris Koch; Julius Sadowsky; Johnny Diaz; James Leffingwe~l; Terry Roberts; Jake Krauskopf; Jerri Martin; Allen King; Pat Black; Larry Carlson; Gary Bond; and others. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Arredondo issued a proclamation in observance of Action for Foster Children Week. The Minutes of the Recessed Regular Meeting held May 6 and the Regular Meeting held May 9 were approved on motion of Dr. Craddock and second of Mr. James. I Mr. Cavazos moved that the meeting regularly scheduled for May 30 (Memorial Day" observed as a city hOliday) be cancelled. Dr. Craddock seconded ,the motion, which passed unanimously. -..,' James C. Varnell, representing consulting engineers' Forrest & Cotten, came before the Council with 60% plans on the sidewalksimprovements in the Central Business District. Mr. Varnell expla.ined that the contemplated imppovements included a sidewalk on the lower level of the north side of Hopkins Street, with steps and ramps to the upper level sidewalk now in existence, minor improvements to the upper level walk to ::acilitate use by the elderly and handicapped, storm drainage pipe, placement of utilities in alley from the intersection with the east/west alley to Hopkins' Street underground, and a modular sign system for all street and Texas Highway Department signs for uniformity and to reduce the cluttered current arrangement~ Mr. Varnell estimated the total cost of the improvements to be about $125,000; $lBYqDOO is budgeted in the Community Developme, budget. He further reported that the engineers were hopeful that there would be enough left in the budget to finish proposed improvements' on the square. Garden clubs have offered to assist in the planting of the proposed green areas defining the parking area on Hopkins and Mr. Varnell said the San Marcos Telephone Company anticipated being able to fund the expenses incurred in the relocation of their utilities. He said the expense of placing the LCRA utilities underground would have to be borne by the City. Dr. Craddol moved the 60% plans be approved. Mr. Breihan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I Mr. Arredondo introduced for consideration the presentation of a staff report on the Public Safety Organization. The City Manager explained that the Fire and Police depart- ments had participated in a seminar composed of supervisory personnel from both departments meeting to solve some of their departmental problems. Mr. Baugh e}~lained the report was of an interim nature and the Council would be later asked to ~PI)rove more definite policies and ordinances. The report was presented by Director of Public Safety W.R. Nelson. Mr. Nelson told the Council that the recommendations from the seminar included the establishment of a full-time crime and fire prevention te!Ull and a reserve unit cross-trained to assist both departments. He also mentioned the county's participation in funding the fire department's response to calls outside the city limits The Council discussed the possibility of requesting more assistance from the county in that area. Mr. Breihan suggested the entire Council meet with Hays County CODDllissioners.