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REGULAR MEETING MAY ll, 1955 On this, the 11th day of May, 1955,A.'D., at 2:00 P. M., the City 'Council of the City of San Marcos, 'Cexas, met in a regular meeting at the City Hall, with the following members present and participating: j1.. Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor Coy De Viney, Alderrr~n S. R. Beecroft, Alderman ~'i'rank D. Hill, Jr., Alderman Absent were: Calvin M. Allen, Alderman and Harold G. smith, Alderman I Others present: W. B. Rowland Vernon Halford Gene Funk Hichard Pustejovsky Noble Field W. ~. Barbee Ann Ziemke A qUOY~ being present, the Mayor called the meeting to order and the following transpired:. Mr. W. E.,. Rowland met with the Council to discuss a right-of-way to his land. Mr. Rowland stated that he owns approximately one acre of land, located on the east side of HWJ7. 81, and that the only way to reach his land is to go tr..rough the Oi ty I S property or othe r neighbors f property. He asked that the City grant him an easement across its DroDerty in order that he might have a road to his land. Alderman De Viney suggested that the City give Mr. Rowland permission to cross its property but that no easement be given. Mr. Rowland stated that he would rather use the land on the South fence line of the sewer plant property as a way of entering his property. It was also mentioned that a fence now exists across this land. Mr. Howland said he would build a gate in the fence in order that people could get in and out. The Council unanimously agreed to give Mr. W. B. Rowland permission to cross the road and City property in order to reach his own land, until such time as the Council sees fit to dis- continue this permission and that the Ci ty would not build any gate, cattle guard or other type of entrance-way. The Council unanimously reject:ed Mr. Rowland's request for an easement. I A Lions Club Cornmi ttee met with the Council to 6iscuss the Little League Ball Park which is located 'in the City Park. They stated that the ball park is in need of repair and the Lions Club ~eels that they nee6 financial help in making these repairs. It was brought forth that since more children are participating, more bleachers are needed and the old ones need repairs. ']'he pre sent back-stop is rotting and the fence, which was built two years ago, is in need of repair and a fresh ?oat of paint. The Committee stated that it would cost approximately $900.00 to put the baseball park in good condition. The Council then suggested that the Lions Club Co~mittee meet with the Park Board, after which it could make its reco~mendation to the Council. Mr. Barbee stated that Cullen Crews, Peyton Thomas, andM. W. Scho- field had agreed to work on the Equalization Board. Alderman Beecroft made 'a motion that they be appointed asmembers of the Equalization Board. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. .'rhere was a short discussion on.hiring 8l1other fireman. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that Willie F. Cox be hired as fireman to start work on June I, 1955, at 2~200.00 per month. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. I Mr. Barbee then stated that more air conditioners are needed in the City Hall. He told the Council t:1-athe had' reeei ved one offer for ' 1 ton units with thermostat control at ~)287 .95, including il'tstallation. Alderrnan De Viney made a motion that two air conditioners be purchased for the police and Fire Departments. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion It was stated that Mrs. Johnson .nas made a complaint about dogs running loose in San lVIarcos. The Council agreed that something should be done about dogs without tags rUlli1-ing loose. It was suggested that our present dog ordinance be studied, and, if necessary, be amended to cover a dog catcher and a dog pound. Mr. Allbright, Chief of POlice, was instructed to talk to Ernest Morgan, City Attorney, about a dog ordinance covering a doS catcher and pound. Mr. Allbright told the 60uncil that, now that the town is growing,