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45 Regular Meeting September 13, 1993 Page 3 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of the use of $24,790.00 in contingency funds for the emergency purchase of lift station pumps for the Public Works Department. Mr. Cox moved for approval and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the extension of hours of the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the City of San Marcos. Mike Capps provided the Council with a copy of a letter from the Downtown Association supporting the change. He stated their business does not begin until 10:00-10:30 p.m., and their patrons go on to Austin. He stated they take care of their patrons watching them and offering rides homes if needed. Kenneth Manning stated patrons migrate on to Austin after 11:00 p.m. He stated this will enhance revenue in San Marcos to extend the ~ime. He stated they can control people in their business and want a trial period. Johnny Finch stated he thinks an agreement can be worked out with common sense. He stated this is a business and wants it to be looked at as such and for a decision not to be reached based on emotion. Mayor Morris suggested the Council could adopt an Ordinace with an ending date in three months as a trial period. Mr. Moore was in favor of a period to allow these businesses to show' responsibility. Mr. Cox wanted to know what the Police Department thought. Chief Kendrick was not in favor of extending the time and stated he did not think government should subsidize an increase in alcohol consumption, as it would not be good business. He stated if the Council wants to extend the time, the Police Department will manage what is necessary (Mr. Guerra present - 8:23 p.m.). It was consensus of Council not to extend the time. The Council returned to Items 4.D., 7. and 8. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the San Marcos Electric utility Board. Mr. Moore moved to reappoint J. E. Younger and Mayor Morris moved to appoint Betty Jane Kissler. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Younger: Moore, Cox. Kissler: Mooney, Hart, Morris, Guerra, Plummer. Abstain: None. Ms. Kissler will be the appointment to the SMEU Board. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 7, adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1994, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 8, adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE 1993 TAX YEAR; LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1994, PROVIDING A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council moved to Item 12. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 23, 1993, Special Meeting held September 1, 1993 and Special Meeting