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59 Regular Meeting April 25, 1988 Page 8 Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration authorization to bid a pumper/aerial fire truck. Chief Galchutt advised the Council a com- mittee was formed at the fire station to put together the specs along with Ben Ford, and included Chief Oscar Carpenter and Jack Mutschlechner. The specs include a 65'-851 extension and there were some cost con- straints involved to stay in line with the bond funds available. A potential bidder, John Gill of Simon Aerial in New Braunfels stated the specs were restrictive limiting the extension to 65-85 feet and requiring steel when some are built with aluminum. The specs allow for exceptions to be made and Mr. Gill wanted to know if exceptions were going to be accepted. Mr. Farr asked Mr. Mutschlechner if the committee would have supported some of the specs Mr. Gill spoke to, such as longer ladder and aluminum vs. steel, if funds were in place to do so. Mr. Mutschlechner stated a longer ladder would require a longer truck and the housing area for the fire truck would be a problem if the changes were made. Chief Carpenter stated he thought a 65'-85' ladder would cover the needs of San Marcos and that we would have several bidders. The Council voted unanimously for authorization to bid. Mayor Younger introduced for Street between Guadalupe and 12:00 a.m. for Cinco de Mayo and Ms. Kissler seconded the was recorded: consideration approval to close San Antonio LBJ Thursday, May 5; 1988 from 5:00 p.m.- Street Dance. Mr. Farr moved for approval motion. On roll call the following vote AYE: Brown, Farr, Guerra, Younger, Kissler, Nicola. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Hernandez. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration approval for use of contingency funds in the amount of $500.00 for the purchase of two tires for the old fire truck known as "Old Betsy". Mr. Farr moved for approval and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. The Council r~quested the old tires be saved and possibly auctioned at a later time. The Council voted unani- mously for approval. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration an addendum, approval for use of contingency funds in the amount of $5,450.00 regarding Amendment No.2 to the Agreement with USDA Soil Conservation Service (Item 9.G. this agenda). Ms. Kissler moved for approval and Mayor Younger second- ed the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion and direction to Staff regarding the Social Service Board and funding procedures for the 1988-1989 bud- get. The Council directed the Staff to continue working with the Social Service Board as last year and that appointments to the Board be scheduled on the May 9 agenda. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion and direction to Staff regarding proposed Agreement with New Braunfels and GBRA for surface water. It was consensus of Council for the City Manager to proceed with tying down the surface water rights with New Braunfels and GBRA and to get figures involved and to draft contractual documents. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion by Dan Graham from the Economic Development Council. Mr. Graham was not present to make a report and Mayor Younger announced the Economic Development Council was in the process of being restructured.