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4 Regular Meeting January 8, 1996 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE QUITCLAIM OF A TRACT OF DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 1600 BLOCK OF POST ROAD TO THE SAN SABA PROPERTY COMPANY¡ AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED¡ AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES TO J. R. RAMON & SONS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY¡ AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN JHE CITY AND ADVANCED BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE OFFICE SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR¡ AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY¡ AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 8.B. (5) 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 SALE OF A 61.23 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE HAYS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER BY HAYS COUNTY, TRUSTEE¡ AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. The amount of taxes due to the City are $71,700.00, and with the offer being considered, the City would get $31,800.00. The Appraisal District has valued the property at $171,000.00 ($5,000.00 per acre for 1996). Mr. Hart asked if the City could place conditions, such as requesting thoroughfare easements for future dedication by the purchaser, to the City. Mr. Cox moved to amend the Resolution as follows: Add RECITAL 3., to read, "This offer is acceptable to the City if the purchaser will agree to dedicate right-of-way across the property for a street to connect Wonder World Drive and Clovis Barker Drive¡" and to add at the end of PART 1 additional wording, "subject to the purchaser's agreement to the condition described in RECITAL 3¡" and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted' unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the San Marcos Horizons Master Plan Community Facilities Plan and Annexation Plan. Ron Patterson reviewed a handout with the Council, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. The Council directed Staff present incentives to encourage more in-town development and scheduled a public hearing on the San Marcos Horizons to be scheduled January 22, 1996. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the City Council's duties and authority. The Council directed language in Ordinance form to they will evaluate appointees annually in October. Regarding agenda settings, the Council wants wording to clarify Council Members can place discussion items on an agenda and with the , majority of the Council in agreement, the item can then go forward to be approved in Ordinance form. The Council will receive the Charter Review Commission Report on January 22, 1996. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council Jim Byrn is working on the Longcope Project at Hwy.80 and River Road for a multi-family development. They want to participate in widening the roadway to four lanes. Mr. Gilley sought direction from the Council if they are interested in Staff developing wording for a new policy for development. The Council is interested in a new policy to consider on a case by case basis if the incentives are appropriate. (2) Mr. Gilley advised the Council he has met with Bill West of GBRA and others regarding a partnership for regional surface water treatment facility. Groundwork has begun for a partnership plan, but who the customers will be and what the