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ff ;(S' REGULAR MEETING March 27th, 1957 On this, the 27th day of March, at 2:00 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: I C. M. Allen, Mayor S. R. Beecroft, Alderman B. D. Hillburn, Alderman Herman Korff, Alderman W. M. Davis, Alderman Others present were: lrancis Mercer, Searcy Smith, Ross Arnold, Dr. J. G. Flowers, Bill Allbright, Eddie Serur, W. G. Barbee, and Fredericka Hopkins. A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor C. M. Allen and the following transpired: Dr. J. G. Flowers, president of So&thwest Texas State Teachers College came before the Council asking permission to build a dam on the San Marcos River where one formerly was located, by using heavy rock and masonry loosely in the bottom of the river so that the silt will gradually seal it and with the rapid growth of the water plants a dam could be built so the level of the college swimming pool would be raised two (2) feet. After a short discussion Mr. Hillburn made a motion to give the college permission to anchor the dam at the city park property and build back the dam where it used to be, by using heavy rocks. Mr. Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Dr. Flowers then presented a plat showing the expanded building program that is projected on the campus of the college. He pointed out the places where it was thought necessary to enlarge sewer facilities and fire prevention facilities. It was decided that Mr. Hugh C. Dickson, engineer, be given the name and address of the architect, namely Harvey P. Smith, and asked to contact him, and see just what the requirements will be. I Next on the agenda was the appearance of members of the volunteer fire department to demonstrate a pulmotor respirator that they would like to see the City own. The men were Eddie Serur and Francis Mercer. This respirator could be used for both fire and police departments and it was explained and shown how it could save lives. The respirator sells for $650.00 including two oxygen tanks. Mr. Hillburn was appointed to look into whether the City should purchase this respirator and report his recommendations to the Council. It was next brought to the attention of the Council the fact that Day McCuistion, one of the paid city firemen, had fallen down the steps from his apartment while in line of duty, and had broken his leg. Since the City does not carry compensation insurance on its employees, it was up before the Council just what should De done for Mr. McCUistion. After some discussion among the Council and with Mr. Morgan, the city attorney.,. it was decided that he and Mr. Barbee visit with Mr. McCUistion and explain that the City will do everything possible to help in the matter of doctor and hospital bills and at the same time have him sign a release. He is to work as dispatcher as soon as he is able to work. f,1 ~. Next was the matter of whether to have Mr. John L. Surber audit the books for the City of this past fiscal year. He had written a letter offering his services. It was decided that Mr. Korff was to contact Mr. V. E. Klossner, a local C. P. A. and see what he would charge to audit the city books. Mr. Ross Arnold and Mr. Searcy Smith came before the Council to see if the City would give them permission to close Loop Street, as was discussed in a former meeting. Mr. Beecroft made a motion that they close the street from Maury at the intersection of Loop over to the far side of Ross Arnold's property. For want of a second to the motion Mr. 3eecroft then withdrew his motion. Mr. Davis then made a motion to give each Mr. Arnold and Mr. Smith a Quitclaim deed and let them close the street. For want of a second to his motion Mr. Davis withdrew his motion. It was then decided that they postpone making a decision until a later date.