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80 Regular Meeting August 26-, 1996 Page 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM TO SERVE A TRACT OF PROPERTY AT 1324 OLD MARTINDALE ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mr. Hart asked how far this was from an existing line, and Mr. Gilley advised fairly close because the City extended a line down old Martindale Road at the request of Mrs. Rich. The City paid for the line down Old Martindale Road to service Mrs. Rich's property at an expense of $40,000.00. Mr. Mihalkanin stated Mr. Hart had a good point about the overall policy of the Council needing to be consistent. Mr. Mihalkanin agreed with Mayor Moore's comment earlier in the meeting regarding if the City expands services to an area, we are building in the possibility of easier growth to that area. He stated there seems to be a lot involved in the decision made and wonders if everyone was thinking of the implications. Ms. Hughson asked for clarification on the location of this property and Mr. Boeker advised her it was before Green Valley Farms. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Ms. Hughson stated the need to have a consistent policy on extensions, and Mayor Moore requested Mr. Gilley prepare a presentation for the Council regarding in City/out of City rates, approaches we take and cost and benefit of extension. Mr. Gilley stated we have policies in place now dealing with this issue, including Development ordinances dealing with utility extensions, a utility extension policy to areas currently not being served, and the exceptions to these policies. There have been several exceptions to these policies made by the Council because Council heard presentations where it made sense to Council to extend utilities in such a way it did not follow standard policies and practices, and agreed to extend. That is what is at issue here with regard to being consistent. Mr. Gilley will prepare a presentation for the Council. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.B.(6) 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 AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 TO THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH BROWNING-FERRIS, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONCE-PER-WEEK LARGE CONTAINER SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN AN AREA OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra stated he is an employee of BFI and would not participate in this matter because he has a conflict of interest, filed an affidavit and left the Chambers. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Moore stated this will be on San Antonio and MLK. Ms. Hughson asked if the information flyers were delivered to all residents and Mr. Clement stated that had been done. Copies were made for the Council in the meeting. Ms. Hughson stated earlier information indicated there would be smaller carts made available for those who did not wish to have the large one, and she wanted to know if they would be available during the interim period. Mr. Clement stated availability of a smaller cart is not included on the flyer. He stated if the reason someone does not want to have the large cart is because they are unable to navigate it, they will make special arrangements for them to have smaller carts. Those wishing to use a smaller cart for this reason would have to make their request through the City, and BFI will do this. Mr. Clement stated one situation involved intersections wherein two customers that set their wastes out on Mitchell rather than San Antonio and were. concerned whether or not BFI would pick it up. They have agreed to do that at all intersections in the pilot area. Ms. Hughson stated the calls and correspondence she has received regarding this matter is in opposition to the use of the 95 gallon cart. Ms. Hughson stated she was concerned that if a survey is done at the conclusion of the pilot program, people may have been pleased with the program if they had had the smaller cart. Mr. Clement stated they have no