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3.1. Regular Meeting March 22, 1993 Page 6 interested in supplying us power. The city may obtain a better rate if we seek competition to supply the power. Mayor Morris stated she thought the City should compare prices. It was consensus of Council to pursue this matter. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the results of the Water and Sewer Billing Classification Study and direction to Staff. Lewis McClain reviewed with Council the study in detail and provided alternative rate structures to consider. He stated the system is designed to meet the demands of customers; the city provides the capacity and the size of meters regulates the use of the ?ystem. Mr. McClain reviewed the City's history of rate increases since 1984. After reviewing the alternative rate structures with Council, Mr. Clain recommended the city consider Alternative B, which would provide a minimum bill applied to meter size rather than type of customer, i.e., residential, commercial. Mr. Boeker stated this method helps with conservation of usage when we charge by meter size. Mr. McClain stated A~rnative D is a true conservation rate structure which would be easy to administer. He recommended implementing the rate October 1 to provide time to make the necessary computer billing changes and to educate the public as to the change in rate structure. The Council requested examples be provided at the next meeting how Alternative D woulà impact certain customers. Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. Mrs. Langenkamp had no report. Mayor Morris introduced the city Attorney's Report. (1) Mr. Taylor stated Representatives Linebarger and Puente have introduced a water bill, which the city will review to see if we can support it or conditionally support it. Other Aquifer bills have been introduced, but they mostly deal with agriculture. (2) Mr. Taylor stated regarding Judge Bunton' ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has issued a temporary stay. The city will file papers in opposition to the Court of Appeals' issuance. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Moore advised the Council Secretary of Interior, Babbitt, visited San Marcos, and Mr. Moore thought it was a constructive meeting. (2) Ms. Kissler reminded the Council the TML Region VII Meeting will be Friday, Marc~ 26 in Eagle Pass. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, sections 2(e), (f) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litgation (Sierra Club vs. Babbitt; city of San Marcos vs. Keith Patterson), contemplated litigation and matters where the city Attorney's ethical duty to the city clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; lease of real property; and duties of a public officer (City Secretary), respectively. Mr. Moore moved to adjourn into Executive Session (9:38 p.m.) and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved to reconvene at 10:31 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE FREEMAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TO ACQUIRE A .2296 ACRE PARCEL FOR A WATER TANK PAD SITE, A .350 ACRE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT SURROUNDING THE PAD SITE, A .350 ACRE PIPELINE EASEMENT AND A .611 ACRE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTHWEST WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Resolution in Part 3 to add at the end of the sentence, " . . . property no later