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131 Regular Meeting November 23, 1992 Page 7 Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra moved to amend the Ordinance read into the record by Rick Fisher as follows: "Page 5: to add the interest rates 1993 through 1999 - 8.20%, 2000 - 7.25%, 2001 - 5.20%, 2002 - 5.25%, 2003 - 5.40%, 2004 - 5.60%, 2005 - 5.70%, 2006 through 2008 - 5.25%", and on Page 22, Article VII, section 7.01. (a) to add the name of "Prudential Securities Incorporated" and a premium of "$-0-", and Mr. Moore seconded the motion , which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Ms. Kissler introduced a discussion regarding pursuing a grant proposal for matching funds for Collection System Rehabilitation CIP Project and direction to staff. Stephen Jenkins stated this grant was to address non-point source pollution. Mr. Jenkins stated the City qualifies in two areas for sewer system rehabilitation. for Hays County and the San Marcos River. Ms. Kissler asked if the city had matching funds and Mr. Jenkins stated yes. Mr. Gilley stated there was a deadline of November 30,1992, and the staff needed direction from the Council. Mr. Moore asked if Mr. Jenkins had a target area and Mr. Jenkins stated the City would like to assess as much of the system as possible, especially in the area of the collection system on the recharge and some areas on the transition zone. Mr. Jenkins also stated this would be a combination of smoke testing, television, and other methods of assessment. The Council directed the staff to go forward with pursuing the grant proposal. Ms. Kissler introduced the City Manager's report. (1) Mr. Gilley stated Mr. Jenkins had been invited to participate in an EPA sponsored program called "Water for People" in Poland to serve as an instructor in that program. Mr. Jenkins stated this was a branch of the American Waterworks Association and he would be in Poland for two weeks. (2) Mr. Hernandez presented some suggestions that citizens had regarding the cost in hiring a new police chief. Several citizens suggested hiring from within the department and also to scrutinize the cost of advertising. Ms. Kissler introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor stated he would be giving some information regarding the Sierra Club lawsuit in executive session. The Judge felt he would have a decision by December 11, 1992. Ms. Kissler introduced the City Council's Report. The Council had no report. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, sections 2(e) and (f), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (sierra Club vs. Lujan), contemplated litigation, matters where the city Attorney's ethical duty to the city clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; purchase of real property and negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations to the city, respectively. Mr. Moore made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:03 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Kissler made a motion to reconvene from Executive Session at 11:45 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:46 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Ms. Kissler. ~ tJ1~~ Mayor