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~~ SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON W~y 31. 1960 On the 31st day of May 1960, the Governing Body of the City of San Marcos met in Special Session at 3:00 P.M. in the ~ity Hall, Mayor C. M. Allen presiding. I C. M. Allen S. R. Beecroft W. M. Davis Herman Korff James Tuttle City Manager B. R. Fuller Absent: Alderman B. D. Hillburn Also present:, Mme~. Searcy Smith, Ross Arnold, Ed Cape, Elizabeth Kennard, Rylander, Craddock, White and others Present: Mayor Aldermen: The Mayor explained that the purpose of the meeting was to dis- cuss a Sllinmer water rate -schedule with representatives of the Mountain Laurel Garden Club, the Garden Club having presented a petition at the May 10th meeting requesting such a summer water rate. The Mayor called on the City Manager to give a report regarding the bonded indebtedness, the income and expenses of the water department. The matter was discussed by the members representing the Garden Club and the City Council. An analysis of the water rate schedule was presented for discussion. It was the unanimous decision of the group that it seemed impractical to establish a summer rate until the income from the water department had been substantially increased as a result of additional users. The Council advised the group that the matter would be considered next year in an effort to give a summer rate. I The Mayor advised the Council that he had attended the annual Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet and that the City had been presented a Certificate of Appreciation by the local chamber and the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Council directed that the local Jaycees be notified of their appreciation. The Mayor asked that some of the Council attend the Institute for Mayor's, Councilmen, etc. to be held in Austin. The City Manager again suggested that the Council consider establishing a planning council. The matter was deferred to be discussed later. The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Charles Granger, graduate city planner, of Austin had been employed to assist in making a practical, useful plan for the west bank of the San Marcos River. The compensation to be in keeping with the actual cost of the work done, but in no event to exceed $750.00 and the City to receive full credit if additional work is authorized and this plan is included in the overall cont ra ct. The Council decided not to purchase 5 of the $1,000 Waterworks Improvement Bonds of 7-1-53 which was offered by Raucher, Pierce & Company, Inc. of San Antonio to yield about $3.90. I A request from Mr. Wynn for a special meeting to discuss the transferring of the San Marcos Cemetery to his organization for per- petual care was denied and the Council asked Mr. Wynn to meet with them at the regular meeting on June 14th.