05022006 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

42. Regular Meeting May 2, 2006 Page 7 I the sale are behind Tab A. Mr. Fisher provided the Council with a handout regarding Ordinance Amendments resulting from pricing and insurance requirements. Mr. Thomaides stated these are funds borrowed by the City and paid by GBRA. Mr. Mihalkanin stated all Ordinances the City adopts on emergency, read that way in the caption. Mr. Fisher stated authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds does not require adoption by emergency. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels Council should hold a discussion regarding the policy of approving and adopting Ordinances. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the caption and the last paragraph of the Ordinance to read . declaring an emergency, and to add the amendments provided by Mr. Rick Fisher, Bond Council, and Mr. Bose seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS WATERWORKS AND WASTE WATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2006A (ESTIMATED AMOUNT $2,670,000); PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Jones moved for adoption of the Ordinance, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the caption and the last paragraph of the Ordinance to read. . declaring an emergency, and Mr. Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding contribution to Envision Central Texas budget in an amount of $10,000.00 from City of San Marcos budget FY2006-2007. Mr. Jones inquired whether Hays County is part of Envision Central Texas, and will the county be solicited for membership. Mr. Diaz inquired how not contributing will affect the City's participation on their Board. The Council asked Staff to inquire whether Hays County and the University are contributing, and if not, would they consider partnering with the City in the membership. They also asked Staff to inquire what organizations and citizens one paying for memberships. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding City Council direction on future agenda items. 1) Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like an update about alternative methods for putting animals to sleep. Mr. O'Leary stated I this item will be brought back for the Council to review during the proposed partnership with Hays County for a joint facility. He stated this item will also be considered by the Council during the budget workshops.