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110 Regular Meeting December 11, 1995 Page 5 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 10.A. (5) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CITY ROOFING REPAIR PROJECT TO OLIVER ROOFING SYSTEMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Cobb advised this would be paid by insurance coverage and is the result of the Spring hail storm. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the San Marcos Horizons Master Plan. Mr. Patterson provided a handout attached to these minutes and reviewed with Council the Future Land Use Plan. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the River Road utility expansion. Mr. Gilley stated Mr. Friche's property has water and needs wastewater service. He stated because of the terrain, it would require a lift station at a cost bf $25,000.00. In the general area twenty parcels can connect to the wastewater service when the River Road Project is completed. The capital impact fees can fund this. It was consensus of Council to move forward to provide an 8-inch water line to Kathryn Rich and four additional houses at a cost of $40,000.00. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District's request for acquisition of 61.23 acres in the J. M. Veramendi League Survey No.1 from the City and Hays County for a potential location of a bus barn/maintenance center. Mr. Gilley'advised the Council the County has expressed an interest in selling the property. It was consensus to place this item on the agenda for the next Joint Workshop of the City, County and School District. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding use of dedicated parkland by the Youth Soccer Association. Kelly Allison, President of the Association, stated 600 kids participate in the soccer program, and he thanked the City and Parks Department for 'the excellent fields. They are requesting the City Council place on the ballot in May approval for a long-term lease for their exclusive use during soccer season. The City receives grant funds from Texas Parks and Wildlife, and although we do not think this would jeopardize our grant funds, Mr. Taylor will research this legal issue. This matter also needs to be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and will corne back to the City Council ln the near future. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council on Saturday at the Christmas party, it was announced Victor Rojo is the Employee of the Year. (2) Laura Huffman attended a meeting of the Urban Land Institute in Austin regarding regional partnerships. They will hold a second conference regarding urban planning in the Spring and are looking for participation and sponsors from area cities. The City Council expressed interest in being a sponsor. 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 participated in a meeting with Bill West of GBRA on Wednesday and provided the Council with notes taken in that meeting regarding regional treatment. Staff was directed to look at this information and in January provide the Council with firm prices and how this can mesh with the City's system. Mr. West stated GBRA had to identify the needs of the surrounding area before they could put together a formula for a regional project.