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Mayor Malone invited the Council's attention to the recommendation made for a Speed Zone on Lamar Ave. 300 feet either side of 31st Street. Mrs. John Boatner appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the recommendations. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wortham authorizing the posting of a temporary 30 MPH Speed Zone, 500 feet on each side of the intersection of 31st and Lamar, and authorizing the preparation of an _ Ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Further discussion was had concerning a permanent Speed Limit and authorization by the State Highway Department by issuance of a warrant covering the situation. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams ordering the investigation of the Speed Zone by the Chief of Police and the City Engineer. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Malone requested the Council's consideration of the recommendation of stop signs at the following locations: 11th N. E. and Pine Bluff (stop north bound on 11th N. E.); 11th N. E. and East Houston (stop south bound on 11th N. E.); Hubbard and 20th S. E. (stop west bound on Hubbard); Sherman and 6th S. E. (stop west bound on Sherman). After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams authorizing the preparation of an Ordinance cover- ing the stop signs. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Malone requested the Council's attention to the Airport Board's recommendations which were read as follows: "This proposal was that the Airport purchase: (1) 10,000 Gallon Tank $7,950.00 with installation cost @ 6,200.00 (2) Fuel Truck including meter and fuel separator system @ 91000.00 (3) A filter separator system for the storage tank, pump, and miscellaneous cost @ 3,000.00 $26,150.00" Mr. Richard Rex, Chairman of the Airport Board appeared before the Council and discussed the recommendations. City Manager Sokoll advised that only $16,500.00 had been budgeted for the items in question. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Kohls authorizing the advertisment of bids for all items. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Malone declared the public hearing open on a request of M. J. Mitchell to place a mobile home on Lot 30, City Block 83, located at the corner of 10th N. W. and Shiloh Street. Mr. Mitchell appeared before the Council stating that he was considering purchasing the lot which would be optioned on the approval for a mobile home to be place there on. Mayor Malone called for opponents to appear and none appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wortham approving the request. The motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Kohls voting nay.