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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1955 .81 anthis, the 12th day of October, 1955, at 2:00 o'clock p.m., the City Council of the City of San Marcos, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the City Hall in San Marcos, with the following members present and participating: Frank ". ;)iettericn, Mayor Calvin M. Allen, Alderman Frank D. Hill, Ji>., Alderman Harold G. Smith, Alderman S. R. Beecroft, Alderman Coy De Viney, Alderman I Others present: 'N. G. Barbee Frank T. Drought Vial tel' Buckner Caesar Damon Capt. stein A. Y. McWilliams Ann Ziemke Capt. Stein from Gary Air FOrce Base met with the Council to talk on safety~~ong automobile drivers and the program which is being followed at Gary Air Force Base in determining and preventing the causes of accidents. CaDt. dtein stated that each accident is reported to the CO!llTIander. He stated that after three or more incidents have occurred, the Commander is called on to investigate the matter to deter- mine the cause of such incidents. If he is unable to arri ve at a solution, then the person is forwarded to the base hospital or chaplain. Capt. Stein reported that the base tries in every way to co-operate with the Civilian Ageneies. He stated that reeently they have been confronted Idth the Droblem of the Airmen drinking excessively. By following the program, they have had satisfactory results. Capt. Stein told the City Council that the Base would be happy to make a survey on anyone area that might be giving the authorities trouble to determine the cause. Mayor Dietterich stated that information had been forwarded to Gary Air Force Base concerning a Community CounCil, which consists of civilians and military personnel. After a discussion, Mayor Dietterich suggested that Caesar Damon and several others be appointed to study this information and report their findings to the Council. I It was reported that Jr. William L. Moore's appointment as City Health Officer had terminated July 22, 1955. The state Department of Health has requested that the Council either reappoint Dr. Moore or appoint someone else as Heal th Officer. Alderman Hill made amotion that ~r. William L. Moore, Jr. be reappointed as City Health Officer. Alder~an Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Dr. Moore's term shall begin retroactive to July 22, 1955 and end on July 22, 1957, unless said officer is removed by law. I Frank T. Drought, engineer from San Antonio, Tex., met with the City Council to report on the survey which was made by his firm to determine the cost of extending sewer lines to the northern section of San Marcos. He stated that the survey included some areas which are outside the city limits, and that these lines can be extended further if necessary. Mr. Drought stated that,if these lines were put in, it would be advisable to take the college off the present line and connect it to a new outfall line. He advised the Council that these additional lines would not over burden the present sewer plant, as it was designed to handle an increase in volume. He stated that the pumps at the stand-by station would run more often in order to handle this increase. He reported that the total estimate is $218,600.00, which includes 1~72, 700.00 for an outfall line and lift station and~8,600.00 for the Millview Addition. ~nis figure does not include engineering, right-of-way and contingencies. There was a discussion on the amount of each connection and other items. The Council agreed to take no action until Mr. Barbee can contact Russ & Company to determine whether or not t.'1.e city is financiall y able to undertake such a pro gram. Mr. Drought stated that he will start on the architectural planning of the two fire stations next week. He told the Council that it will be necessary to make a test hole on the lot in the Rio Vista Terrace Addition, which will cost not more than $100.00. Alderrnan Smith made a motion that the Council authorize Mr. Drou&'1.t to have the test hole made. Alderman Hill seoonded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. 0'/. G. Barbee stated that, the City has received another payment from tn''" Rous:trig Authority in lieu of taxes and a payment of $1,076.00