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126 Regular Meeting March 26, 1984 Page 10 some discussion, Mr. Farr moved to table the approval and asked that further information be given to the Council in the future regarding this matter. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. On roll call the fol- lowing vote was recorded: AYE: Farr, Kissler, Kreczmer, Moore. NAY: Brown, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval of contingency funds for the Texas Municipal Retirement System Military Service Credit (as adopted by Council on March 12, 1984) in the amount of $8,572.00. Mr. Brown moved for approval and Mr. Farr seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Farr, Kissler, Kreczmer, Moore. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Guerra. Mr. Guerra abstained because his brother would be affected by this matter. Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval for award of bid on the property and casualty insurance for the City. Dick Merrill of Insurance Concepts, Inc. served as the City's insurance consultant and reviewed the bids received. Mr. ~1errill recommended the insurance be awarded to the low bidqer, Taylor Insurance, in the amount of $72,588.00 and to allow theffi to negotiate but not exceed the next low bid for additional insurance not bid on. He stated the cost was ap- proximately 12% less than previous policies and contained additional coverages. He recommended the Council approve a policy for three years. Mr. Brown asked City Attorney Hankins if there would be any conflict with Taylor being awarded the insurance bid and serving on the Airport Commission. Mr. Hankins stated he would call a meeting of the Ethics Commission for them to review this situation and make a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Moore moved the bid be awarded to Taylor Insurance contingent on the outcome of the EthicsCommission's decision regarding Mr. Taylor serving on the Airport Commission. Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Farr, Kissler, Kreczmer, Moore. NAY: Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Taylor was present and said he would resign from the Airport Commis- Slon if the Ethics Commission determined there was a conflict. Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval for the award of bid for the bleachers at the Softball Complex. Mr. Brown moved award of bid to Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of San Antonio in the amount of $14,637.00 for enclosed bleachers and ~1r. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval for award of bid of mobile radios for the police department vehicles. Mr. Brown moved to award bid to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. of Austin in the amount of $23,256.00 for 18 radios. Dan Nelson of the Police Department said Larry Gordon, the City's communication technician, had reviewed the bids and made the recommendation. Mr. Farr seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: