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48 Regular Meeting October 28, 1996 Page 7 to go all around the square. Mr. Gilley stated that was correct. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 12.D.(10) 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 SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES UNDER THE COPS MORE 96 PROGRAM TO PURCHASE LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND A COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT N ALL MATTERS REGARDING THIS GRANT APPLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if this was the same application that was submitted earlier. Mr. Gilley stated this application was strictly for automation. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley stated the proposed survey for the San Antonio Street/Martin Luther King pilot program waste collection had been completed and would like to Council to review the survey. He stated the survey would be mailed to the residents on October 31, 1996. 1Vlayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. Ms. Hughson stated that she met with Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Gilley regarding the solid waste issues and would like the discussion to be placed on the next Council agenda. In addition she requested an item to determine if the city wants a drop-off center, what they want in it and be ready to bid for the services. Mr. Gilley stated it would take 60-90 days to prepare the specifications and bids. Mr. Mihalkanin stated Mr. Gilley had already made phone calls regarding these services and due to a lack of interest, would like to see the Green Guy contract at the next meeting. Mr. Cox stated he met with the Main Street Advisory Board. Phil Neighbors spoke on behalf of the business community which expressed a need to continue the Green Guy services. Mr. Cox suggested using the Green Guys for a interim period while discussing the long-term process. Mr. Hart asked if BFI would amend the current contract. Mr. Gilley stated BFI is not interested in the service. Mr. Hart stated he spoke with the County Judge and the School Board President and they would like to hold a quarterly workshop to discuss some of these type of issues. Mr. Hart stated the school district produces a lot of this material and would be supportive to have all three entities discuss a solution to the problem. He suggested a need for these entities to join with Caldwell County and the City of Martindale with their needs. Ms. Hughson asked if there was grant money from CAPCO for some of these issues. Mayor Moore stated there was for oil and believed a solid waste planning grant was available. Ms. Hughson asked if telephone bids counted. Mr. Taylor stated telephone bids would not meet state bidding process procedures; however, solid waste was exempt from the bidding process by state law. Ms. Hughson inquired about workers compensation insurance. Mr. Gilley responded it is not a requirement. Discussion ensued. Mayor Moore directed ?Ir. Gilley to bring back the Green Guy Contract for an interim period with an issue regarding workers compensation insurance to be resolved. Mr. Hart stated Mr. Hahn needs to go to local businesses, the County and the School District for additional assistance during the interim period to continue moving forward. Ms. Hughson asked the hours of downtown police patrol. Lisa Dvorak stated Friday's from 8:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. and Saturday's from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Ms. Hughson asked about an office for the downtown officers. Mr. Gilley stated the Main Street office has been made available to those officers. Ms. Dvorak stated the Main Street office is available and the Cooper's have volunteered their office for lease in a grant proposal for the future. Ms. Dvorak stated there is no need for an office at this time; however when two full time officers are appointed to the downtown location there will be a need for an office. Ms. Hughson asked about signage for the new office. ?1s. Dvorak stated this will simply be an office for quick