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100 Regular Meeting September 11, 1995 Page 7 Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the flag-shaped lots provision of the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Patterson provided the City Council with a memorandum regarding the flag-shaped lots provision. Mr. Patterson stated the suggested changes would give more flexibility. Mayor Morris stated the revisions are reasonable, and Mr. Hart stated they would be an improvement. Mr. Patterson stated this would only apply to a handful of lots, and no variance has been requested. It was consensus of Council to have the changes put in Ordinance form and brought to the Council for consideration. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the Senior Citizens Study Group/Task Force. A memorandum was provided to the Council with the purpose, tasks, membership, staffing and timeline for the task group. Mr. Moore stated he wants Frank Arredondo and Harvey Miller to lead. the task force, and Mayor Morris stated the task force needs to decide this matter. Judy Brackett advised the Council of a new seniors group in town and stated they need to be represented on the task force. The Council will begin making appointments to the task force in the near future. 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. - Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris has been in communication with the Confederate Air Force regarding some of the problems they had with the Air Show this year. Most of the problems were City traffic related. It was consensus of Council to have Mr. Gilley work with Mr. Lux regarding the traffic problems. (2) Chuck Anderson has made a request to the City to change the parking in front of his business to one hour. It was consensus of Council to leave the parking time as'is. Mr. Moore stated he has an amendment regarding Item 9.B. considered earlier on the agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, he would like the Council to consider. The caption of the Ordinance reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1994-42 TO REVISE SEWER SuRCHARGE RATES¡ INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS¡ PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris stated there needs to be a motion to reconsider the Ordinance. Mr. Hernandez moved to reconsider the Ordinance and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hart, Morris, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Mooney. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Moore moved to approve the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mr. Moore moved to amend the Ordinance in Section 1 to read as follows, " (1) Surcharge rate: COD ( mq /1) Rate 350-500 5 cents/lb. 501-600 10 cents/lb. 601 and above 20 cents/lb. " ., and in Section 2 to read as follows, "That the charging of sewer surcharge fees will begin on October 5, 1995, or 10 days after the date of passage of this ordinance," and Mr. Guerra seconded the amendment. On roll call for the amendment, the following vote was recorded: