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:iP SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 2. 1961 On the 2nd day of March 1961 ,at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, the Governing Body of the City of San Marcos met in Special Session in the City Hall, Mayor C. M. Allen presiding. I. Present; Mayor C. M. Allen Aldermen; S. R. Beecroft Herman Korff Kenneth Sutton James Tuttle City Manager B. R. Fuller City Secretary Judy B. Brackett Ahsent: Alde:rman B. D. Hillhurn Also Present: Henry Kyle Jack Williams Mrs. T. E. Kelly Mrs. ~~. Cummings M~s. I'. ,,~o Syers MISS'~ thomas Mrs. Monroe Higgs Paul Rogers I The meeting was called to order by the Mayor who explained that the meeting had been called to hear a report from the San Marcos Cemetery Committee regarding perpetual care of the San Marcos Cemetery. Mr. Henry Kyle, spokesman for the group, reported that the Cemetery Association had ohtained approximately $39,000.00 in signed pledges and had $6,000 ,cash in the hank, making a total of pledges and cash of $45,000.00 (approximately). Mr. Kyle reminded the Council that it had been agreed that the City would assume maintenance of the cemetery and establish perpetual care when the Association turned over $50,000.00 to the City. Mr. Kyle reported that it appeared the Association had exhausted the possibility of pledges until the City actually took over perpetual care at which time sufficient other people had indicated they would be willing to pledge and this would hring the total to over the sum required hy the Council. The members of the Council entered into a lengthy discussion as to the merits of the system, the amount of revenue which might be expected, the price of grave spaces sold under perpetual care, and other matters effectirig the program. It appeared.thatall the members present Were in favor of the action. Alderman Korff made a motion that the City Manager and Mr. Kyle draft an ordinance incorporating perpetual care as well as the other matters discussed and submit it to the next regular meeting of the Council at which time it would be considered. This motion was seconded by Alderman Beecroft and upon roll call passed without a dissending vote. I The Cemetery Committee thanked the Council for their con- sideration and the Mayor expressed to the Committee the City Council's deep appreciation for the fine work which they had done and reminded them that they would be called on to assist the City in maintenance of the Cemetery. Mr. Paul Rogers requested the Council to expedite placing a 6" water line and fire protection near the Spring Lakes Hotel which is presently under construction. The Mayor reminded the Council that this project had been approved and directed the City Manager to pro- ceed with the work. This met with the unanimous approval of the Counci 1.