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85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, OCTOBER 26, 1992 PRESENT: Mayor Kathy M. Morris Mayor Pro-Tem Betty Jane Kissler Council Members Billy G. Moore Rick Hernandez Ronald K. Hart Fred Guerra Bill Plummer City Manager Larry Gilley city Secretary Janis K. Womack City Attorney Mark Taylor Director of WIC Eddie Ortega Director of Planning and Dev. Ron Patterson Director of Human Resources Carolyn Liner Director of Airport Jack Doughty Director of Env. and Engineering Steve Jenkins Fire Chief Dan O'Leary Director of Finance Bill White Director of Library Stephanie Langenkamp Director of MIS Ramon"a Brown Police Chief Tom Martin Director of Health Terry Ewald Also Present: Collette Duran, Kim McCollum, Melissa Millecam, Reg Todd, Jan Hardin, Mike Davis, Irene Hindson, Collete Davis, Mark Minnick, Kim Bradley, Monty Nitchalous, Cheryl Pantermuehl, Lee Hudman and others. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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, DECREASING THE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the Ordinance. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. Mr. Hernandez stated he hopes there will be more focus on the education of citizens in recycling with the next recycling provider. Mr. Moore stated only 27% participated in the recycling program. He asked about the disposition of the bins. Mr. Gilley stated the City should have the recycling program in effect with BFI no later than January 1. Mr. Gilley stated Staff is of the opinion community education is vital for the success of a recycling program, and we have discussed guidelines of education BFI will provide. Mayor Morris stated recycling is of value as a means of reducing the cost for future landfill escalating costs. Mr. Taylor stated the City has not accepted the responsibility of paying $4.00 for each bin. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: