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~ It:, 0 REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 12, 1962 Present; Mayor Aldermen C.M. Allen> Dr. Wi 11 ram MOO1l'e Rube'n ,Ruh "Lee Swift J.E. younger H. Garland Stokes 1l.R. Fuller George Reed I City Mana'ger T , City Secretary Guests: ,The RevereooRaymond Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kercheville, Mri. Jerri Veidt, Wtay Weddell, Jack Majo'r, James Burwell' and Dr. Ben primer. The meeting was called to order by Mayot Allen. The Reverend Mr. Wilson gave the Invocation. I ~ trhe minute~ of the previous meeting w&re read and approved. t tAn 01dinance regulating dogs was ,discussed at great length by thecCouncil and Dr. Primer was ,called ontto give information on the Ordinance in foice in Austin: Alderman Stokes moved that the matter be tabled until the next meeting, and: that each Alderman be prepared to present his ideas at that time. The motion, seconded by Alderman Ypunger, passed ur:lanimously. The City Manager was asked to prepare cost estimates on equipment necessary to enforce an Animal Ordinance. J- At tne requestcor Alderman Stokes, 'the City 'Manager 'gave a status repert on some items discussed at previous meetings. These concerned the request of E.Bel1, the Thunderbird Addition, the new Lift Station, the relocation of utility lines, Courtesy Parking Tickets, possible purchase of traffic lights from another city, and the City Pla~nin9 Commission. . 'Alderman'Swift asked the tity Manager to get an opinion from the City Attorney on purchase of the Coy Deviney property without restrictions. 'A request from-the Sociedad Cuauhtemoc for permiSSion to hold Sunday dances waS brought before the Council for discussion. The Chief of Police was not, present to discuss tAe matter asJhad been planned. ,Alderman Stokes ' reported he had been',contacted by'some People who voiced disapproval of Sunday dances. Alderman Rulz said he felt that any criticism about the request should be presented to the Council in a formal manner. No action waS taken. Alderman ~ift asked for a report on the Police School at College Station, with referellce to Patrolman Brooks' grades. The City Manager said the grades had not been received, but he understood Patrolman Brooks had made a very high grade and gained valuable kmowledge that would be passed,on to the other patrolmen. I Alderman Swift suggested that all City Patrolmenb\'l trained in the use of firearms and have a minimum rating in their use in target firing before being permitted to carry side a1'1ll". Mayor All!>n ,,'J1gested that the Sportsmen's Club be. contacted and arrangements made to use its Pistol Range to qualify City Patrolmen. Alderman Moore called the attention of the Council to the condition of the lounge in the Fire Station and requested that the City Manager have it painted. ( 60