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92 Regular Meeting April 13, 1992 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND HIDELL ARCHITECTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. The Council discussed the Junior Service League's playscape and possible alternate sites, Rio vista Park and Rio vista Annex. The Council discussed waiting until after the election (May 2) to determine whether or not the multi-purpose facility is approved by the voters before approving this agreement. Mr. Hart moved to table consideration until the May 11 Meeting and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Guerra not present to vote). Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for aluminum sign blanks and reflectorized signs. Mr. Plummer moved to award bid to Highway Signs and Paint of Carrollton, Texas, in the amount of $6,894.65 and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Guerra not present to vote). Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for the purchase of transformers for the Electric Utility Department. Mr. Moore moved to award bid to (1) Techline, Inc. of Austin, Texas in the amount of $19,120.00 and (2) Temple, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $8,410.00, and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Guerra not present to vote). Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for the purchase of water meters for the Public Works Department. Ms. Kissler moved to award bid to G. A. Powers Company of San Marcos, Texas in the amount of $13,549.00 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Guerra not present to vote). Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the proposed rate change by Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Mr. Bennie Fuelberg, General Manager of PEC, stated PEC is asking for two amended tariffs, which they have filed with the cities involved and with the Public utility Commission. The LCRA rate case established an interruptible tariff, and PEC is therefore filing these amended tariffs to calculate LCRA's power cost adjustment on the basis of interruptible power only and calculate the customers' pass-through. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley advised the Council the budget process began this date, and the Council Budget Policy Statement Workshop needs to be set. The Council asked the City Manager to proceed with making the arrangements for the meeting with a facilitator on May 8 (Mr. Guerra present at 8:29 p.m.). Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris stated the city's bond rating meetings in New York went well. She stated our State has a fiscal decline, but San Marcos was able to show we our fiscally sound. (2) Mr. Moore stated he and Mr. Guerra had attended TML's Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting. The Committee passed a package of information provided by Staff which would be distributed soon. (3) Mr. Guerra stated Tom Martin recently served on the Public Safety Policy Committee. Mr. Guerra stated a subco1tm\ittee will review the composition of the TML Board and revision of the Constitution to more appropriately represent cities of Texas. (4) Mr. Moore stated the Water Commission has scheduled three hearings to discuss water quality issues, whether or not to extend San Antonio's permit to Applewhite and whether or not to issue a wastewater reuse permit for San Antonio. One of the hearings will provide a definitive finding on the issuance of Paul's management plan.