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55 Regular Meeting June 23, 1997 Page 7 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration 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 LEASE OF A TRACT OF LAND AT THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO ALAN LUNDEEN, RICK LEtiVELLL\iG AND MICHAEL J. PAYTON; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and ti1r. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore requested status of future hangar space and master plan update at the Airport. tilr. Gilley stated the airport master plan is up to date; however the bond issue for the hangars failed on the ballot and most of the improvements have been limited to private hangars. b1r. Gilley stated the Council has not been interested in funding the restoration of buildings at the airport in the past; however, he would look into some funding sources. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration removal from the table 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY FOR THE SAN MARCOS REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING ANTEFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved to remove from the table and adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if on Page 9, Section 9, the San Marcos River could be used as the other source for the raw water delivery system for the Guadalupe River and Ms. Huffman stated yes and only the Council can decide if the San yfarcos water can go somewhere else. Bill West, GBRA, stated their relationship with the municipalities is to keep the water infrastructure problems from occurring. i'vIr. Guerra asked about the discouraging remarks made by the Seguin City Council. Mr. West replied he felt their opinions coincide with San Antonio who feel =round water is a superior source of water over surface water. He stated they have encouraged them to look at various options regarding the cost aspect of developing additional supplies of water. ivlr. Mihalkanin asked about the term "absolute right" in Section 9. Mr. Gilley stated the absolute right refers to the use of the river system, not the water. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor ?Moore introduced a discussion regarding changing the name of Hood Street to Perkins Street. N[r. Gilley stated the City Council approved the name change a while back. ti1r. Cox stated the family had not been notified of the name change and he felt a mistake had been made in changing the name of the street. He stated Ms. Daisy Perkins requested the name be changed back to Perkins because the streets were named for members of her family in recognition of the contribution of land the family made to the City. He stated Roy Perkins and Wade Butler were present to represent the family in the discussion. Mr. Hart stated if the neighborhood does not have a problem in changing the name he had no objection. Mayor yloore stated there may be three problems that occur with this change: 1) 91 1 numbers would change 2) the residents would need to change their address and 3) the historic fabric of the stem streets are named after other people in the family. Ms. Hughson stated the Council was not given any information on the historical aspect of this street and felt the Council should consider changing the name. The Council directed staff to bring the street name change to the next meeting. Mayor \,Ioore introduced a discussion regarding a proposal for the use of the Old First Christian Church. Mr. Gilley stated the city currently has a month to month lease for a portion of the building with the Abundant Life Christian Church. He stated the Greater San Marcos Area Seniors Association has made a proposal for the Church. Mr. Gilley stated the services and programs that the Seniors Association would like to hold were considered when building the new activity center. 1Nfr. Mihalkanin stated he met with the Seniors Association who agreed to make needed improvements to the building if given the opportunity to obtain the building. Mr. Guerra