1~9 Witt and Stone voting "AYE", Commissioner Schwethelm voting "NO" and Commissioner Bartel abstaining from voting, said motion carrying by a majority vote. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o N0. 9591 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF FLOOD CONTROL REPAIR WARRANTS On this the 12th day of November 1963, upon motion made by Commissioner Schwethelm, seconded by Commissioner Bartel, the Court unanimously approved that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay Flood Control Repair Warrants Nos. 25-32, Inclusive, glus X1,100.00 interest on ell outstanding warrants, Said warrants to be paid November 15, 1963 out of Flood Control Maintenance Fund. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o N0. 9592 ORDER AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF NULA LILES AS A FULL TIME DEPUTY TAX ASSESSOR- COLLECTOR On this the 12th day of November 1963, came on to be considered by the Court the applica- tion of Juanita Reeves, Tax Assessor-Collector, for authority to appoint and deputize Nula Liles as a full time Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector, and it appearing to the Court that said officer is entitled to said Deputy and that the application should be approved; therefore, upon motion made by Commissioner Schwethelm, seconded by Commissioner Witt, the Court unanimous- ly approved that said officer be authorized to deputize Nula Liles as a full time Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector at a salary of X2520.00 per annum with compensation to commence the date of qualification. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o N0. 9593 APPROVAL OF TERRACING CONTRACTS In accordance with the provisions of Article 2372c of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, the application of Beatrice Morrison for terracing of her land 2 miles south of Center Point in Precinct No. 2 and the application of William Moore for terracing of his land 2 miles north- east of Center Point in Precinct No. 2 were approved by the Court and contracts entered into by and between the Commissioner of Precinct No. 2 and aforementioned parties. Motion made by Commissioner Bartel, seconded by Commissioner Witt and unanimously approved by the Court. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o N0. 9594 ORDER DIRECTING CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE NOS. 16969 thru 16972 INCLUSIVE On this the 12th day of November 1963, came on to be examined by the Court Certificates of Cancellation, Certificate Numbers 16969 thru 16972 inclusive, presented to the Court by Juanita Reeves, Tax Assessor-Collector of Kerr County, and it appearing to the Court that the reasons set out in said Certificates for the cancellation of taxes therein are good and sufficient, it is therefore Ordered by the Gourt that the said certificates be granted and signed by the County Judge, Motion made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Witt and unanimously approved by the Court. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o N0. 9595 RETURNS CANVASSED AND TABULATED ON SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION On this the 12th day of November 1963, came on to be considered by the Court the returns ~ to be canvassed to determine the results of the Special Constitutional Amendment Election held on November 9, 1963. Wherefore the Court having canvassed and tabulated the returns of the eighteen election precincts and the Absentee Box, is of the opinion that said returns, ~.~o after having been opened and canvassed are true and correct and should be approved. On motion made by Commissioner Bartel, seconded by Commissioner Witt, the returns as canvassed and tabulated in Volume 5, Pages 3 thru 6, inclusive, Record of Election Returns, and as certified thereto by each member of the Court, are in all respects approved. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o N0. 9596 ORDER CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION STATE OF TEXAS 4 COUNTY OF KERR ON THIS the 12th day of November, 1963, the Commissioners Court of Kerr County, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the Courthouse at Kerrville, Texas, there being present and in attendance the following members, to-wit: JULIUS R. NEUNHOFFER, COUNTY JUDGE, Presiding; and W. C. SCHWETHELM COMMISSIONER, Precinct No. 1; PRENTICE WITT COMMISSIONER, Precinct No. 2; ADOLPH BARTEL COMMISSIONER, Precinct No. 3; ROGER STONE COMMISSIONER, Precinct No, 1;; when, among other proceedings had by said Court, ware the following: The County Judge submitted to the Court the following order: WHEREAS, on this the 12th day of November, 1963, there came on to be considered the returns of an election held in Kerr County, Texas, on the 9th day of November, 1963, to determine whether the bonds of said County shall be issued in the amount of X400,000 for permanent improvements, additions and repairs to the County Courthouse and Jail Building located in the City of Kerrville, the county seat of Kerr County, Texas, to mature serially at such time as may be deemed most expedient by the Commissioners Court but not later than forty (40) years from the date thereof, and to bear interest at a rate not to exceed SIX PER CENTUM (6~) per annum, and to levy ad valorem taxes sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds and create a sinking fund sufficient to pay the principal thereof at maturity; and WHEREAS, it appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 1516 rotes on the proposition for the issuance of said bonds, of which number 551 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONA5 ATID THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 965 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and there- fore IT IS ORDERED AND DECLARED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS: SECTION l: That the aforesaid election was duly and legally called and notice thereof given in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the order calling said election; and that said election was held in strict conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and the returns thereof have been properly made to the officials of said County entitled to receive same; and that only resident qualified property taxpaying voters of said County, who own property therein subject to taxation and who have duly rendered the same for taxation were permitted to vote at said election; and, further, that said election properly represents the desires of those qualified to vote as aforesaid, SECTION 2: That the proposition to issue said X400,000 Courthouse and Jail Building Bonds and the levy of ad valorem taxes in payment thereof was defeated by a majority of the legally qualified voters of said Kerr County, Texas, who are resident property taxpayers of said County and who have duly rendered said property for taxation, voting at said election, and that the