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<br />REGULAR MEETING APlHL 4, 1956
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<br />On this, the 4th day of April, 1956, at 2:00 p.m., the City Council of the City
<br />of San Marcos, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the City Hall in San Marcos, with
<br />the following members present and particypating:
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<br />Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor
<br />Calvin M. llllen, ;~lderman
<br />Frank D. Hill, Jr., Alderman
<br />Coy De Viney, Alderman
<br />Harold G. Smith, Alderman
<br />S. R. Beecroft, Alderman
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<br />Others present: Ann Ziemke W. G. Barbee Yancy Yarborough
<br />Mrs. Roland Manske Herbert Holcombe Don Ennis Herbert Nix
<br />Chas. Allen B. D. Hillburn '" M. Davis Herman Korff
<br />B. R. Gulled!):? Jim Walls C. M. Everett Wi Hard Pennington
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<br />A quo:rum being present, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Dietterich, and
<br />the following trGospired:
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<br />It was brought to the attention of the City Council that Mr. Monroe Higgs,
<br />who owns a grocery store in the area where the City recently made Hutchison and
<br />Blanco Streets one way, has been complaining that this one way law has been causing
<br />his business to fall off" great deill. Mr. Higgs had been too ill to att"nd this
<br />meeting, therefore, Mr. C. M. Allen present"d his side of the story to the Counci,l.
<br />There waS a discussion between Mr. Yancy Yarborough and the Council, in which
<br />Mr. yarborough stated that during the two days the one way law was enforced, the
<br />traffic was handled with much more ease. He stated that if at all possible,
<br />he would like to see this one way be enforced on those two streets permanently,
<br />however, he did not feel that he was in a position t~ argue whether or not the
<br />o~e way street would effect Mr. Higg's business. After further disoussion, the
<br />Council suggested that W. C. Allbright, Chief of Police, be instructed to meet with
<br />Mr. Monroe Higgs in the near future to discuss the problem and try tlo work out some
<br />solution whereby everyone would be satisfied. Two possible solutions were made to
<br />the Council, one being that Hutchison might be made one ~ tnwardthe east instead
<br />of toward the west. Another suggestion was that possibly it would help to make
<br />Burleson one way instead of Hutchison. No further action was taken.
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<br />Mr. Charles Allen and a representative from the Scrutchin Motor Company met with
<br />the Council to discuss the recent purchase by the City of a Ford car to be used by
<br />the Police Department. Mr. Allen stated that he and other car dealers ;n San Marcos
<br />had been displeased in the fact that the City had not called for bids before buying
<br />a new car for the Police Dept. The fact was mentioned that the Council was of the
<br />opinion that bids were not required on an amount less than $2,500.00. Mayor DieUerich
<br />advised Mr. Allen that for safety measure he would consult Ernest Margan, City
<br />Attorney, on this question, and that, if by chance the Council has acted without
<br />proper steps, it will be most agreeable to correct it if possible. Mr. Allen then
<br />stated that he and the other car dealers would like to be assured that they will have
<br />a chance to bid on any vehicles to be purchased by the City in the future. Mr. Allen
<br />was assured by the Council that bids would be called for on any future purchases
<br />of vehicles by the City. Mr. Allen then stated that he had heard that it might be
<br />true that W. C. Allbright had rurchased the Ford at an ear~ ier date, and that, if this
<br />was true, it should be investigated. Ernest Morgan, City Attorney, and W. G. Barbee,
<br />Executive Secretary, were instrueted by the Council to make an investigation to
<br />determine the true facts in the matter. Alderman Hill made a motion that should
<br />these facts be true, that the City stop any further steps in buying the car.
<br />Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in
<br />favor of the motion.
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<br />Mr. B. R. Gulledge made a report on his interview with Mr. J. 'Nill Campbell,
<br />concerning the negotiating work to be done on the Highway 81 right-of-way. He
<br />pr€,sented a letter to the Council signed by himself presenting the proposal of
<br />MI'. J. Will Campbell. This letter follows these minutes and is a part hereof.
<br />Mr. Gulledge suggested that the Council hire a negotiator soon, as Mr. Harold Legge,
<br />Appraiser, will present final figures on valuations around P,priJ 15th. Mr. Gulledge
<br />recommended that Mr. J. Will campbell be employed as the negotiator. He stated
<br />that Mr. Campbell has agreed to spend his time, after being notified of his employment
<br />as negotiator, visiting other cities with the same situation to get ideas on the
<br />proper procedures, etc. This will be done without oost to the City, Alderman Smith
<br />stated that he thought Mr. Campbell would be a good man for the job and that the
<br />City Council could be safe in telling him that he will be the person hired as
<br />negotiator, if the City does employ a negotiator. Mr. Herbert Holcombe, a looal lffil
<br />estate agent, stated that he also thought Mr. Campbell would be excellent for this
<br />type work. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that Mr. J. Will Campbell be advised that,
<br />should the City hire a negotiator for the Highway 81 right-of-way, he will be employed
<br />as said negotiatDr according to his proposal as set forth in the letter which follows
<br />these minutes. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted
<br />unanimously in f3vor of the motion.
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