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4 Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 4 Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding renewal for the wastewater discharge permit to the Texas Water Commission and direction to Staf.f. Mr. Gilley advised the San Marcos River Foundation wants the City to seek a 10/15/5/3 (more restrictive) permit and to ban phosphates. The City currently has a 20/20 permit, and the permit must be renewed in August, 1993. Mr. Gilley advised non~phosphates are available, and the impact will be to residential users only. Mr. Boeker stated in 1985 the City looked at increasing the standards, and stated when the City goes beyond ,- 75% usage of its capacity, it will cost additional capital outlay, ¡ capital costs and additional 0 & N costs. The City has $1.8 million: to increase our standards to 10/15. To increase the standards, the' City would have to prepare for future expansion to go beyond 75% capacity usage. Mr. Gilley stated it would be hard to justify the I expense unless our present standards cause an adverse impact I downstream, as such expense would be borne by the rate payers. ! Mayor Morris stated she wants to consider implementing an Ordinance banning the use of phosphates, and the Council wants to be kept advised as Public Works gathers more information (Mr. Plummer present at this time - 9:12 p.m.). Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report1 Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hernandez advised the Council Mr. Guerra has been elected First Vice President of Hispanic Elected Local Officials. (2) Mayor Morris stated the National League of Cities Conference was productive. Many subjects were discussed, including the declining family, drugs, lack of infrastructure and mandates without funding. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2 (e) and (g), V.A..C.S., to discuss matters where the city Attorney's ethical duty to the city clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; and the duties of a public officer, respectively. Mr. Guerra moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Moore moved to reconvene at 9:55 p.m. and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Guerra and seconded by~, Hernandez,) ~, ~ Kathy M. orrlS ~ // Rick Hernandez ~i~er ~ Frbd rGuerr~ Council Member Council Member " ~ I 4 - ¿ - / (""" ! '~ff~~-4~/ ~ Þ ~ /~,.~ane KÍssler Bill ~lummer Mayor Pro-Tern Councll Member ATTES~: , ,J'1) / ì I ~:?5Y~ ~s K. Womack Clty Secretary