05131996 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

5 Regular Meeting May 13, 1996- Page 5 NAY: Hart, Guerra, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. I Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.B.(2) removed ITom the consensus agenda, I approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: I I At'f ORDINAt~CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, - TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 86, UTILITIES, OF THE SAN MA.RCOS CITY CODE BY ADDING DIVISION 3, ON-SITE SE\V AGE FACILITIES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENAL TIES. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if people who live downhill did not have to connect to the wastewater system because of the gravity flow. Mr, Gilley stated other options were available such as lift stations, but because of the cost of the individua11ift stations, it was not required. He stated in some situations property owners installed or the city assised in providing a lift station where it was merited. Referring to Section 86.156, Ms. Hughson asked if all existing facilities were inspected. Mr. Gilley stated inspections occurred only if problems appear. Ms. Hughson asked if S 1 00 for written requests, exceptions or appeals was a high fee. j\1¡-. Ewald stated these were special requests or exemptions that would take a lot of time and possible state review. Mayor Moore asked if the definition of on-site sewage facility included also composting toilets and other new technologies. Mr. Ewald stated that was correct, that alternative designs were included. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. O\'fr. Hernandez not present on roll call). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.D.(I) 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 PURCHASE OF 28 MICROCOJ\1PUTERS At'fD 10 PRINTERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AUTOMATION "CRTh1ES" SYSTEM THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTNfENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUNfENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Ai'fD DECLARING At'f EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if purchases through the development of Information Resources had been successful in the past and Mr. Gilley stated that was correct. Mr. Cox asked if there are risks associated with these purchases since there have been delays in the project. Mr. Gilley stated that the risks are minimal since the City has already made a substantial investment in hardware for the system. Even if the project with Sam Houston State University is discontinued, it is most likely that the City would continue to utilize a microcomputer platform for its Police Department automation. j\;fr. Guerra asked how many total computers this would make at the police department and Chief Kendrick stated fifty-one. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution (Nfr. Hernandez not present on roll call). r-; Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.D.(3) 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 SAt'f MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS At'fD CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BET\VEEN THE CITY, THE GUADALUPE-BLAt~CO RIVER AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, THE SIERRA CLUB AND OTHER PLAINTIFFS IN THE SIERRA CLUB V. BABBIT LAWSUIT REGARDING THE RECOVERY OF COSTS OF LITIGATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S LEGAL COUNSEL TO EXECUTE THE AGREEj\fENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARlNG AJ.~ EFFECTIVE DATE.