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89 Regular Meeting February 28, 1994 Page 2 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Master Plan citizens Advisory Committee (Temporary). Mr. Guerra moved to appoint Mark Boucher, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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 ALLOCATION OF 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A presentation was made by Ron Patterson and Chris Perez Tegarding the proposed projects approved by the Human Services Advisory Board, a copy of which are attached to these minutes. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Ruben Garza stated Chris Perez did a tremendous job with this program. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mayor Morris stated she felt strongly the funding be used as one-time funding. Mr. Perez said all were actively seeking funding for next year from other sources but would be eligible to come back a second year. The Council requested a total list of all funds the City has provided to social services during this budget year. The Council discussed requiring an audit provision, and Mr. Taylor advised that could be added to the contracts. Mr. Perez advised quarterly reports are required. The Council expressed interest in street paving projects being included in future CDBG funding. Mr. Hart stated during the budget process several big ticket projects were discussed which were worthy of being addressed with CDBG funds in the future. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration 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, ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT FEES, LIQUID WASTE HAULER REGISTRATION AND WASTE RECEIVING FEES, WASTE SURCHARGE FEES, MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE FOR SURCHARGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND WASTE DISCHARGE REGULATIONS ARTICLE OF CHAPTER 30, WATER AND SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR BILLING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Hart then moved to amend the Ordinance to be considered on three readings rather than adoption by emergency and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. with the amendment of three readings, it will be necessary to amend the Resolution declaring the moratorium for an additional forty days. This Resolution will be presented to the Council at a future meeting. Mr. Boeker advised the council there were approximately seventeen or eighteen significant industrial users, which were basically the manufacturers. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance in Section 1. (Section 30-99) to read, ". . . the following fees are established for the significant industrial user permits. . . .", and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Plummer not present to vote on this item). Mr. Hart expressed concern with the disparities of individuals regarding this program. On Page 3 in No.2 of the Ordinance, the Council stated there was no mention the owner/operator would be notified when they arrive for testing, and Mr. Gilley advised this is not included in the Ordinance but will be procedural. Mayor Morris stated the splitting of the sample should be accepted or declined in writing, and Mr. Boeker advised the chain of command of the sampling will take care of this. On Page 3 in No.4 regarding re-sampling,