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84 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Page 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING, BOTH AS TO FORM AND CONTENT, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENTS RELATIVE TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1995, AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES, 1995, AND AUTHORIZING FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY TO DISTRIBUTE SAID I STATEMENTS AND APPOINT UNDERWRITERS OF THE BONDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SALE OF A 0.116 ACRE (5,056.23 SQUARE FOOT), MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7 IN THE D. S. COMBS ADDITION (ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 2 OF FARM LOT 13) TO THE PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 7.D. (8) 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, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITY OF ~RTINDALE, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF SAN MARCOS TO EXECUTE TBE AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE ,DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. Mr. Mooney asked if this agreement was mutually advantageous to both cities. Fire Chief O'Leary stated the primary benefit of the agreement is the assistance of Martindale in I ground cover (grass) fires, as San Marcos only has one vehicle for that type fire and need help when this type of fire occurs. Volunteer Fire Departments. mostly d~al with these types of fires. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution (Messrs. Moore and Hernandez not present during this vote). Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding renewal of a contract with sign Crafters for placement of benches and discussion of bench locations at designated trolley stops and direction to Staff. The Council discussed the location of benches only at bus stops. Mr. Moore stated he would like to see the location of resting'benches, such as in Juan Veramendi Plaza. Mr. Gilley was directed to add benches in the Sidewalk Plan. Nina pryatel stated we only need benches at bus stop locations without advertising signs. Scott Vaughn of sign Crafters pays the city approximately $600-$700 annually through this agreement and stated he would be pleased to provide benches at the bus locations. Mr. Hernandez suggested we work with CARTS to place the benches at bus stops and remove benches that do not serve a transportation need. Mr. Vaughn stated he presently has 58 benches located in San Marcos. . Mayor Morris introduced the receiving of a Report from the Sunset Advisory Commission and direction to Staff, a copy of the Report being attached to these minutes. Vice Chair Soila Rodriguez was I present. Four recommendations were listed in the Report. The Commission stated that if they were to truly be a Sunset commission, they needed to be given the authority, or change the name of the Commission if they are not given authority. It was consensus of the Council their review be limited to just Boards. Mayor Morris expressed an interest in looking into the possibjlity of combining the Fair Housing Commission, commission for Women, Commission for Minorities, Senior citizens Advisory Board and the Mayor's commission on Youth. Mr. Mooney stated he wan~s training sessions for the Chairs of the Boards. Mayor Morris stated the city still seeks ways to reach volunteers in th~ community to serve on Boards. Staff was directed to draft the role of the combined Board. The city Council determined the recommendations 1 and 2 listed in the Report are being met. Council was in agreemen~ with the Sunset Advisory commission to exclude their review of Boards which appear in thQ Charter and temporary Boards and Committees. The city