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73 Regular Meeting November 27, 1995 Page 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A PIPELINE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the Regional Wastewater Sludge Disposal Alternative Study. Mr. Gilley advised the Council he would bring information to the December 4 Meeting on the City's plans to dispose of the City's sludge. Fred Blumberg of GBRA stated the San Marcos Municipal Airport is a viable location for regional sludge, and San Marcos would produce 38% of the volume. There are other possible sites for regional sludge. New Braunfels has suggested their own airport, and there are a couple of locations in Guadalupe County. Mr. Moore asked with a regional sludge facility would we have the option of Itdillo dirtlt in phasing, and Mr. Blumberg agreed it was possible. Mayor Morris stated she would not be willing to give up airport acreage, as she believes it is prime development and would be interested in regionalization at some other location. Mr. Blumberg stated 600 acres would be needed but would not all be used at once. He stated the type sludge that would be applied is municipal Class B sludge. Mr. Moore wanted Mr: Gilley to work with GBRA on the possibilities. Mayor Morr~s stated she wants Staff to continue gathering information, schedule the matter to be discussed at the next City Council Quarterly Workshop (January) and the City then get back with GBRA. The Council requested this matter be placed on the Airport Commission's next agenda to keep them apprised of the sludge discussions and possible use of airport property. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the establishment of a Senior Citizens Facility Advisory Commission. Mr. Taylor was directed to draft language using data from the former Senior Citizens Advisory Board Ordinance. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a letter from Scheib Opportunity Center, Inc. requesting assistance from the City of San Marcos in the demolition and removal of certain structures. Mr. Gilley advised the cost to the City would be approximately $3,000 per structure. It was consensus of Council to not incur this expense and directed Mr. Gilley contact Habitat for Humanities to see if they would be interested in this project for the materials. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the City's surface water project. Mr. Gilley stated the Council has received the latest version update regarding the project. The City is pursuing a bed and banks permit with TNRCC, and a hearing has been requested. The unappropriated water permit process has not been wrapped up yet. Mr. Gilley stated Paul Price's study continues regarding ecological issues and will probably continue at least two more months. Mr. Moore asked what is the opposition to the City's permit, and Mr. Gilley advised environmental issues. Mr. Gilley stated the City is proceeding with land acquisition for off-channel storage. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the San Marcos Horizons Master Plan. Mr. Patterson presented the Council with a portion of the Plan, reviewing the importance of community planning, an overview of the master planning process, and Citizen involvement in the preparation of the Plan, a summary which is attached to these minutes. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting.