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City Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 Kathy Dial, CASA, indicated that only 58% of children can be served at this time and asked for council's support in funding this year. Michelle Harper, United Ways Director, asking for support regarding a read, tutor, and mentor program. Held every 2nd Sunday at the SM Public Library. A free book is provided by United Way each time a student attends this event. Also partners to tutor students. Asks for consideration from council for funding. Kim Porterfield, San Marcos, Supports United Ways read, tutor, mentor program. Numerous children and families have been served. Bridgette Phillips, discussed Sustainable San Marcos initiatives regarding school gardens. This is completely volunteer driven, and they are requesting funding to create 2 positions: School Guard — PT position and assistant to help with after school garden club. Shawn Welks, San Marcos, Asked council for their support of community school garden positions as noted previously. Melissa Simpson, Martindale Texas, in support of the school garden club as mentioned above There being no further comments, Mayor Guerrero closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. NON - CONSENT AGENDA 20. Consider approval of Ordinance 2014 -23, on the second of two readings, setting the rate for Wholesale Water Treatment at the City's Surface Water Treatment Plant at $0.3989 per thousand gallons; and including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date. Postpone to a meeting in May A motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Thomason, to approve Ordinance 2014 -24, on the first of two readings, as previously captioned. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Guerrero, Mayor Pro -Tem Thomaides, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Becak, Council Member Thomason, Council Member Scott, Council Member Prather and Council Member Prewitt Against: 0 21. Consider approval of Resolution 2014 -58R revising the composition of the Finance and Audit Committee to make all Assistant City Managers voting members; and declaring an effective date. A motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Prewitt, to approve Resolution 2014 -58R, as previously captioned. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Guerrero, Mayor Pro -Tem Thomaides, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Becak, Council Member Thomason, Council Member Scott, Council Member Prather and Council Member Prewitt Against: 0 22. Consider approval of Resolution 2014 -59R, adopting a revised policy for the reimbursement of Council Member expenses; and declaring an effective date. City of San Marcos Page 6