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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1956 93 ;;, j On this, the 6th day of June, 1956, at 2:00 p. m., the City Council met in a regular meeting at the City Hall in San Marcos, Texas, with the following members present and participating: Frank E. Dietterich, Mayor B. D. Hillburn, Alderman S. R. Beecroft, Alderman W. M. Davis, Alderman Herman Korff, Alderman I Absent: C. M. Allen, Alderman Others Present: Ernest Morgan W. G. Barbee Ann Ziemke Fredericka Hopkins John J. Stokes Sgt. Eoff A quorum being present, Mayor Dietterich called the meeting to order and the following transpired: Mayor Dietterich greeted Sgt. Eoff of Gary Air Force Base, who has been named Airman of the Year. Ernest Morgan stated that recently a proposed deed on the four acres of land in the City Park to be deeded to the U. S. Government for an Army Reserve Armory had been forwarded to the Government for approval. They had written the City with another suggested reversionary clause. In their suggested clause, the City would be entitled to the land in the case the Government discontinued use of the property, however, the improvements would not be turned over to the City. The Council was of the opinion that this should be studied further to see whether or not the Government might agree to a proposal that the improvements would revert back to the City tf the Government discontinued use of the property for three years. No definite action was taken, however, Ernest Morgan was instructed to write to the Government with such a proposal and to try to work out some satisfactory agreement. I The ~cil discussed the fact that many gallons of water are used from the open faucet near Staples Road which does not carry a meter at present. It was stated that many farmers and people from out of the City Limits are carrying water from this outlet with no charge at all, and that it might be advisable for the City to place a water meter on the faucet and charge so much for a certain amount of water. No definite action was taken, however, W. G. Barbee was instructed to look into the matter as it may be handled by other cities. The Council discussed the fact that Mr. William Joiner is not able to carryon his work and is of the retiring age. Mr. Barbee stated that he had talked with Mrs. Joiner about the situation and she had stated that due to the fact that Mr. Joiner has worked for the City for approximately 53 years, she and he both think the City should give him some consideration for his loyalty. After some discussion, Alderman Davis made a motion that the Council approve paying Mr. Joiner the difference between his Social Security check and his present salary, which is $300.00 per month. (Mr. Barbee could not give the exact amount of his Social Security check.) Alderman Davis also moved that the above be in effect until the end of this fiscal year. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which re- sulted as follows: Hi llburn Da vis Beecroft Korff Mayor -- No --Yes --Yes --No Dietterich --Yes I John Stokes stated to the Council that when drawing the original plat for the Oak Heights Sub-Division which has previously been approved, Tom Breeze made an error in the size of the lots. He then presented a corrected plat which he asked that the Council approve. After a discussion, Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the corrected plat be approved. Alderman Davis seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion, The plat follows these minutes and is a part thereof. The Council then discussed the fact that an Equalization Board must be appointed soon. Alderman Korff made a motion that the following be appointed to serve on the Equalization Board: John J. Stokes, Hudson Bales, Walter Tiner, Alternate: J. E. Younger, Jr. -Alderman Hillburn seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion .