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~ 3J. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1957 On this, the 3rd day of April, 1957 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 H. W. Steakley, Alderman Others present were: Harold Smith, Searcy Smith, Ross Arnold, Frank Hill, Garland Stokes, Walter Buckner, Ernest Morgan, W. G. Barbee, and Fredericka Hopkins. A quorum being present, the meeting WaS called to order by Mayor C. M. Allen and the following transpired: The first business to come before the Council was a short talk by Mr. Byron Shupae of Austin showing the accounting system that his company would like to set up for the City. It is the I. B. M. monthly statement system. After his discussion, it was decided that Mr. Barbee examine the system and, if he recommends same, that the Council will consider it. Next was the canvassing of the votes in the City Officers' Election. The returns were as follows: Mayor: C. M. Allen 822 votes I Aldermen: H. W. Steakley S. R. Beecroft 814 votes 801 votes After the votes were canvassed the oath of office was given to the above named. Nest business to be taken care of was the nomination of a Mayor Pro Tern. Mr. Korff made a motion that Mr. Beecroft be made Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Hillburn seconded the nomination. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the nomination. Mr. Garland Stokes then came before the Council representing the Lions Club in regard to erecting a building at Memorial Park for use in connection with base- ball activities. This would consist of a store room for balls, bats, and other equipment, and two shower rooms. The building would be 28' by 12' or approximately 338 square feet, made6fooncrete tile blocks and on a concrete slab. Mr. Leggitt will furnish the plumbing at cost, and much of the material also will be bought at cost. The actual cost of the building was estimated to be $1,000.00. Mr. Stokes' purpose to come before the Council to be assured that they, the Lions Club, could count on the Council giving them the $1,000.00 to pay for this building. Allover the $1,000.00 will be taken care of by the club. The labor will also be furnished by the club. This it was decided was the number one project of the baseball program outlined for the City, and is a real necessity. I Mr. Korff made a motion that the Lions Club could be assured that the City would grant them $1,000.00 for the bUilding. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. Searcy Smith and Mr. Ross Arnold again came before the Council to see if a decision had been arrived at as to closing Loop Street. Mr. Arnold stated that he considered it a business proposition, as Mr. Smith intended building a nice home, if allowed to close the street. Also that instead of getting about $20.00 tax a year they would get a revenue of approximately $300.00 a year from taxes and utilities. Mr. Korff then made a motion to adopt an ordinance DECLARING ABANDONED, DISCONTINUED, AND CLOSED AS A PUBLIC STREET, CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LOOP STREET IN THE BLANKENSHIP AND CARRUTHERS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER QUITCLAIM OBEDS TO J. SEARCY SMITH AND ROSS ARNOLD OF THOSE CERTAIN